Director of Cybersecurity

4 weeks ago

Knoxville, United States Ministry Brands Full time

Ministry Brands is looking for a Director of Cybersecurityto join our growing team

Who we are

Ministry Brands is a leading provider of SaaS operational management systems, payments platforms, digital engagement tools and background screening solutions for faith-based, non-profit and for-profit organizations. We serve more than 95,000 customers as a trusted partner in digital transformation and enablement - advancing missions, driving efficiencies, and building engaged communities for more than four decades. The diverse and real-world experiences of our team members serving their communities makes us stronger together and enhances our ability to advance digital transformation for the greater good.

Ministry Brands is committed to acknowledging and valuing our employee differences and to creating an environment in which every individual's unique strengths and abilities are developed and valued. Our employees share in the responsibility for creating this environment and demonstrate mutual respect and acceptance in the workplace. We welcome everyone and are dedicated to creating a culture where all our employees have equal opportunity to be heard and reach their full potential.

What You'll Do:

As the Director of Cybersecurity you will oversee an organization's overall cybersecurity strategy, including the design, implementation, and management of security measures to protect critical data and infrastructure, by leading a team of security professionals, identifying emerging threats, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations, while reporting to senior leadership on the organization's security posture; effectively communicating risks and mitigation strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Planning:
Develop and execute a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives, considering evolving threats and industry best practices.
  • Team Management:
Lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity analysts, engineers, and incident responders, assigning tasks and overseeing performance.
  • Risk Assessment:
Conduct regular risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and prioritize security controls, determining acceptable levels of risk for the organization.
  • Incident Response:
Establish and manage incident response plans, coordinating investigations and remediation efforts during security breaches.
  • Compliance Management:
Ensure adherence to relevant cybersecurity regulations and industry standards, including data privacy laws.
  • Security Architecture Design:
Oversee the design and implementation of security controls across the IT infrastructure, including network security, endpoint protection, and access management.
  • Vulnerability Management:
Monitor for vulnerabilities and implement timely patches and updates to mitigate risks.
  • Security Awareness Training:
Develop and deliver security awareness programs to educate employees about cybersecurity best practices.
  • Budgeting and Procurement:
Manage cybersecurity budget, including procurement of security tools and services.
  • Stakeholder Communication:
Communicate cybersecurity risks and mitigation strategies to senior leadership, development, legal, and product teams, providing regular updates on the organization's security posture.

Who You Are:
  • Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management and cloud platforms., or related fields
  • Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CISM), required
  • Strong experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, threats, and mitigation techniques
  • Strong security engineering background
  • Proven experience managing cybersecurity teams and projects
  • Expertise in security frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS
  • Expertise in PCI-DSS compliance and regulations
  • Strong technical knowledge of network security, application security, and data protection technologies
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders
  • Leadership skills to motivate and develop a cybersecurity team
  • Experience with incident response methodologies
  • Experience in SaaS, FinTech or technology industry, preferred


Physical Considerations:
  • Ability to work in a general office environment
  • Ability to handle extended periods of computer-based work, including telephone
  • Ability to work flexible and long hours, as needed, including outside regular business hours and days
Travel Considerations:
  • Domestic and/or international travel required, estimated up to 10%.


Benefit offerings designed to promote a life of balance

At Ministry Brands, we recognize that your career is just one important piece of your dynamic life. We offer a robust range of benefit offerings designed to cultivate a lifestyle of balance and personal success.

Robust healthcare options - Options include a plan that is 100% covered by Ministry Brands for employee only coverage as well as a generous HSA contribution by the company. Employees have several healthcare options to choose from in order to find what works best for them.

Flexible paid time off - There is no perfect, one size fits all balance between work and home. We provide flexible work schedules, PTO for vacation, and up to 80 hours of paid sick/safe leave. We also feature 11.5 days of fully paid holidays

Paid parental leave - Adding a new child to the family is a big adjustment We provide the time and income to allow parents to adjust to their new normal in the healthiest way possible.

Mental health support -Ministry Brands is a stigma free company with the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Associates are supported through an Employee Assistance Program which provides access to in-person or virtual counseling at no cost.

Professional development reimbursement -Ministry Brands aims to support your professional development and empower you to drive your career by providing financial assistance to our associates seeking to further their education and career.

Ministry Brands is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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