Cybersecurity Director is a senior-level role with lots of responsibilities. They are not just information technology experts, they also have managerial duties and need to have excellent communication skills since they must interact with C-level employees, those they manage, vendors, and sometimes clients.

The job description of a Director, Cybersecurity can include the following:

Responsibilities:

• In charge of the cyber security department that oversees the security of an organization’s network and electronic data.
• Implement protocols to ensure security.
• Manage and train a team that prevents and combats cyber security threats.
• Assess the costs and benefits of new projects and justify operating costs.
• Negotiate with vendors for the best possible deals for the organization’s technology.
• Prepare written reports and give verbal presentations regarding security matters.

Selection Criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technologies, or any combination of relevant experience or education
• Certifications required to perform and execute required security tasks.
• Management experience.
• Work experience in the information technology and security fields.
• High aptitude for math.
• Carefully honed detection skills.
• Experience working on and maintaining computer equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Analytical skills and attention to detail.