Director of Information Security

Remote

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At Batesville, you will be a part of a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation. A recognized leader in the death care industry in North America, we are committed to our mission of helping families honor the lives of those they love®. We are currently seeking a Director of Information Security to join our team. 

Your Role at Batesville:

As a Director of Information Security, you will play a critical role in protecting the organization's digital assets, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations, and collaborating with our Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP). This position will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement and maintain effective cybersecurity and IT Risk management strategies. This Director of Information Security will support the enterprise by providing cybersecurity leadership, management, expertise, and education. This position is the subject matter expert for this area and will provide in-depth analysis, critical thinking, and technical knowledge. 

How You’ll be Rewarded:

• Batesville is a family. You will be part of a family of highly committed associates who are passionate about our company, committed to our customers and excited about our future.
• Competitive pay.
• IMMEDIATE ELIGIBILITY – Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as prescription coverage, short-term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.
• Generous 401K Matching Program
• Paid time off.
• Opportunities for development and advancement

What You’ll Do:

• Cybersecurity Strategy: Develop, implement, and manage the company's cybersecurity strategy, policies, and procedures to protect against threats and vulnerabilities.
• Security Operations Center (SOC) Management: Collaborate with the SOC to monitor and respond to security incidents, ensuring timely and effective incident resolution.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant cybersecurity regulations and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR) and lead efforts to maintain and obtain necessary certifications.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct regular cybersecurity risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and prioritize mitigation efforts.
• Incident Response: Develop and maintain an incident response plan, lead incident investigations, and coordinate with external stakeholders as needed.
• Security Awareness: Promote a culture of cybersecurity awareness throughout the organization, including training and awareness programs.
• Security Technology: Evaluate and recommend security technologies, tools, and solutions to enhance the organization's security posture.
• Security Monitoring: Oversee the continuous monitoring of network and system logs, intrusion detection, and other security-related data sources.
• Security Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and incident reports.
• Internal Communication: Provide updates to the Executive team through the use of dashboards, routine reports, etc. regarding the current state of the security at the organization.
• Vendor Relationships: Manage relationships with third-party security vendors, consultants, and service providers including our MSSP.
• Other duties may be assigned. 

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S./B.A.) or equivalent in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field and a minimum 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven experience in cybersecurity management, including experience working with an outsourced SOC.
• Proficiency in securing cloud environments, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience developing and delivering security awareness training programs for employees.
• Knowledge of securing AI and machine learning models and datasets.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity standards, regulations, and best practices, as well as cloud security best practices and tools.
• Familiarity with security technologies, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint security solutions.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and lead cross-functional teams. 

Nice to Haves:

• Familiarity with secure software development (e.g., DevSecOps) and ability to work with development teams to integrate security into the SDLC.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and lead cross-functional teams.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent are highly desirable.

Physical Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch, or lift items as heavy as 25 lbs. This job may require the employee to see with clarity at both near and far distances.

Join the Batesville family and apply today! 

Who We Are: 

A cornerstone in the death care industry, Batesville has distinguished itself from all others through our commitment to quality, service, and innovation. For more than 115 years, Batesville has been dedicated to serving the needs of licensed funeral professionals and helping families honor the lives of those they love.® With annual revenues of approximately $600 million, Batesville is a leader, providing a comprehensive portfolio of burial and cremation products, memorialization offerings, profit-enhancing merchandising systems and leading-edge technology solutions. 

At Batesville, our associates are our strongest asset. We strive to attract, hire, and develop the best and brightest to ensure our place in the future. Batesville has a strong culture of achievement, which is underpinned by these five core values:

• Individual worth and integrity
• Excellence in execution
• Spirit of continuous learning and improvement
• Courage
• Customer focus and partnership

What Sets Us Apart: 

Making a difference: Helping families honor the lives of those they love® isn’t just our mission. It’s why we do what we do every day to make every Batesville product the best it can be. 

Development is a priority: We promote learning and development from Day 1. From our Experience Batesville onboarding program to self-guided courses on Batesville University, there are numerous opportunities to advance your skills. We encourage associates to create Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to help drive career-focused discussions and advancement. 

Putting customers first: We value the funeral professional’s role in serving families and are committed to doing our part to ensure their success. 

We Have Fun! We work hard, but when it’s time to play, we get creative – and competitive. We provide numerous engagement activities to bring people together across the organization. 

We Give Back: We support our communities by assisting in fundraising events and volunteer programs to help those in need. *These services are not available at all Batesville locations.  

DISCLAIMER: The above information in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

At Batesville, we strive to build a diverse workforce through equal-opportunity employment that embraces and leverages the differences each individual has to offer. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer of minorities/females/disabled/veterans.