Sr. Director, Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

Sr. Director, Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

  

This role has been designated as ‘Remote/Teleworker’, which means you will primarily work from home.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

   

The Sr. Director of Cybersecurity Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) plays a critical role in ensuring the organization's cybersecurity posture is robust, resilient, and aligned with both internal and external security standards. This senior executive is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the strategic direction of the company's cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance functions. The Sr. Director of Cybersecurity GRC reports to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and works closely with other senior executives to ensure the alignment of cybersecurity initiatives with business goals. This leader must possess a blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, and strong leadership capabilities to effectively navigate the complex landscape of cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance.

Responsibilities:

Leadership

• Thought leadership across all Cybersecurity domains, with keen sense of practical and action-oriented risk management
• Define and execute a comprehensive cybersecurity GRC strategy that aligns with business objectives and legal/regulatory requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Legal, IT, Audit, and Business Units, to integrate security and compliance requirements into business processes.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of GRC professionals.

Governance

• Develop and maintain the cybersecurity governance framework, ensuring it aligns with the organization's overall business objectives.
• Create policies, procedures, and guidelines that support the cybersecurity strategy.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Supervise the implementation of cybersecurity policies and monitor their effectiveness.

Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and prioritize cybersecurity risks facing the organization.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and allocate resources to address key risk areas.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate risk management practices across the organization.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of risk management strategies.
• Lead the Issue Management process for the organization and highlight appropriate risks through Risk Register at Enterprise Risk Management level.

Compliance

• Ensure adherence to relevant cybersecurity regulations and standards.
• Manage internal and external audits related to cybersecurity compliance.
• Develop and maintain documentation to support compliance efforts.
• Stay updated with changes in laws and regulations that impact cybersecurity compliance.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity and/or IT Risk, with at least 5 years focus on GRC.
• Proven track record in a senior leadership role within a large organization.
• Experience in developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies.
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulations and standards, such as GDPR, NIST CSF, and ISO 27001.

Skills

• Exceptional leadership and management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and build consensus.
• Proficient in cybersecurity technologies and tools.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement a vision for cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance.
• Change Management: Adept at leading organizational change and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Decision-Making: Ability to make