Director, Security

kplace culture aligned with our core values of being inclusive, collaborative, customer centric, and socially responsible. We value work-life balance and flexibility, and as a result have introduced policies such as our hybrid office schedule, casual dress code, and flexible Fridays, which allow us to wrap up meetings for dedicated focus time or to start our weekends sooner, year-round. Our commitment to employee growth and development is demonstrated through our offering of facilitated courses and certificate programs and our investment in resources that enable self-paced learning.

The Role at a Glance

The Director, Security develops, implements, and oversees the Brother cybersecurity strategy to protect critical business operations, intellectual property, and business partner data. This leadership role ensures robust security measures are in place to mitigate cyber threats, maintain regulatory compliance, and support business continuity in a fast-paced consumer goods manufacturing environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Cybersecurity & Technology Protection

• Develop and execute the company's cybersecurity strategy

• Oversee cybersecurity tools, firewalls, endpoint protection, and SIEM solutions

• Secure cloud, network, and manufacturing systems, including IoT and third-party vendors

• Lead cybersecurity teams in identifying and mitigating threats

Incident Response & Risk Management

• Develop and manage an enterprise-wide incident response plan

• Lead investigations and remediation efforts for security breaches

• Conduct security drills to improve organizational readiness

• Participate in the Enterprise Risk Committee

Security Management, Compliance, & Policy Governance

• Develop and execute security strategies aligned with business objectives

• Design, write, and implement corporate technology security policies across the Americas

• Align information security programs with regulatory requirements and risk frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, HIPAA, SOX, etc.)

• Translate complex technical requirements into clear, enforceable policies that drive resilience and compliance

• Oversee security teams, hiring, training, and performance management

• Ensure ongoing compliance with industry regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, CCPA)

• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies

• Monitor security operations and respond to incidents

Training and Awareness

• Develop cybersecurity awareness programs for employees to foster a security-first culture

• Provide training to both technical and non-technical teams on security best practices

Reporting and IT Leadership

• Define and report on information security metrics

• Conduct security briefings to management

• Oversee Vulnerability and Patch Management reporting back to BIL's CSIRT

• Lead and develop team members

• Point of contact for Americas BIL Security Initiatives

• Manage incident response for cybersecurity events

Key Experience & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science or related field

• Master's degree (or equivalent experience) in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field - Preferred

Experience

• 10+ years of a combination of experience spanning the following areas:

• Experience in establishing cybersecurity and risk metrics for reporting

• Experience with budget development and administration, policy development and implementation, personnel administration, & staff training and development

• Hands-on experience with security operations, network security, and cloud security

• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) - Preferred

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification - Preferred

Software/Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of Security Frameworks such as CIS Top 20 or NIST

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Entra Security Outlook

Other Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines

• Ability to apply logic modeling / mapping to decision-making process

• Strong organizational and project management skills

• Ability to present information to diverse audiences

• Ability to develop and coach team members

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Knowledge of policy development and administration

• Knowledge of risk assessment and management

Compensation & Schedule for This Role

This role will be a hybrid role. Subject to business needs, employees may work remotely up to two days per week. Assigned office days will be determined by managers. #LI-Hybrid

Base Salary

• The targeted base salary range for this position is $190,000 - $210,000 per year.

• Base salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the successful candidate, as well as factors such as internal equity, cost of labor in the hiring location, and alignment with market data.

Additional Compensation

• This position is eligible for a 30**%** bonus at 100% of target, with the opportunity to achieve above 100% dependent on company performance and in alignment with company bonus plans.

• Bonus awards are discretionary and contingent upon individual performance as well as Brother achieving its corporate objectives, in accordance with the applicable bonus plan in effect.

Benefits

• Benefits include, but are not limited to, healthcare and wellness coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and paid time off. Details are available at https://mybenefits.nfp.com/Brother/2025/guidebook/

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package with diverse plan options to meet your family's needs, including health, vision, and dental insurance-all effective from day one of employment. Under our 401(k) retirement savings plan, we match up to 100% of the first 4% of employee contributions, with employer matches vesting immediately. Additionally, we offer an educational assistance program that reimburses up to 100% of tuition, lab fees, textbooks, and other related expenses for qualifying programs. To learn more, visit our benefits page: https://careers.brother-usa.com/benefits

Our Mission, Vision, & Culture

Our mission is to live our "at your side" promise to simplify and enrich the lives of our customers, employees, and communities. We aim to be where people and technology meet, providing products and solutions that enhance how people live, work, and create. We look to our strategic culture drivers - accountability, authenticity, boldness, and excellence - to enable us to consistently deliver on our vision, mission, and shared values. These drivers help us shape a culture that empowers the business to succeed. To learn more about our culture drivers and company culture, visit: https://careers.brother-usa.com/ourculture

About Where We Work

Brother's corporate headquarters for the Americas is in Bridgewater, NJ, across from the Bridgewater Commons Mall. This location houses key corporate functions, including HR, legal, finance, IT, and supply chain, and a significant presence of our business unit leadership and marketing teams. Our manufacturing and distribution facility in Bartlett, TN spans an impressive 1.5 million square feet - equivalent to 26 football fields - and is located on Brother Boulevard. In addition to the distribution center operations team, this facility hosts several other departments, including our customer service group. Brother also has employees based in other locations, such as Westminster, CO, where many of our marketing and product engineering team members from the mobile solutions division operate, as well as our distribution centers in Richmond, VA and Perris, CA. Additionally, our outside sales teams work remotely within their territories, staying geographically close to the accounts they support to ensure they are always "at your side" for our customers.

Links to Learn More

To hear more about our business and culture, visit these helpful links:

• Brother's Product Categories:
  https://careers.brother-usa.com/our-products

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs):
  https://careers.brother-usa.com/employee-resource-groups-diversity

• Corporate Social Responsibility:
  https://careers.brother-usa.com/our-corporate-social-responsibility-sustainability

• Work-Life and Flexibility:
  https://careers.brother-usa.com/lifeatbrother

• Growth and Development:
  https://careers.brother-usa.com/career-development

• Follow us on LinkedIn:
  https://www.linkedin.com/company/brother-usa/

Brother International Corporation ("Brother") is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws. If you require any physical or other assistance in completing this application or any other aspect of the application or interview process, a reasonable accommodation will be made upon request.