Director of Information Security

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Position Overview

The Director of Information Security will serve as the principal strategist for our digital defense and risk management framework. This role is responsible for architecting and driving the organization’s Strategic Security Initiatives while providing high-level oversight of our Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP). They will be the bridge between executive leadership’s vision and the operational execution of our security roadmap, ensuring every project aligns with our broader business objectives.

Key Strategic And Operational Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned with company security as the top priority.

Strategic Initiative Leadership

• Security Roadmap Development: Design and execute a multi-year enterprise cyber security strategy that supports organizational scaling, digital transformation, and investment readiness.
• Technology Investment Governance: Evaluate and prioritize security projects based on ROI, risk reduction, and business enablement.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Risk, and Legal to ensure security initiatives (such as AI frameworks or cloud migrations) are integrated into the company’s core DNA.

MSSP \& Vendor Orchestration

• Managed Services Oversight: Direct the focus and daily work of the MSSP to ensure they are meeting SLAs and addressing the most critical threats to the environment. Perform process audits to confirm SOC is working effectively for our organization.
• Continuous Improvement: Act as the primary point of contact for the MSSP, conducting regular business reviews (QBRs) to tune detection rules and response playbooks.
• Vulnerability Management: Oversee the company’s vulnerability exposure and work with engineering teams to ensure devices are patched appropriately on schedule.
• Security Incident Playbooks: Ensure the company’s various incident response plans are regularly assessed and kept up to date, and that our teams can execute them precisely when needed during a potential security event.

Risk \& Compliance Architecture

• Governance Frameworks: Lead the implementation of frameworks (e.g., NIST, SOC2, or ISO) to ensure the organization remains compliant and audit ready.
• Threat Intelligence: Convert high-level threat landscape data into actionable internal projects that harden our infrastructure against emerging risks.
• External Resource Management: Modernize and manage the lifecycle of third-party risk management, from vendor selection and contract negotiation to ongoing performance auditing.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experience: 10\+ years in IT/Security, with a proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar strategic projects. Requires hands-on experience with EDR/XDR, SIEM, Firewall and Cloud security systems.
• Vendor Management: Extensive experience managing MSSP, MDR, or specialized security consulting firms that may be disparately located across the globe.
• Communication: Ability to translate complex security risks into business-impact language for the C-Suite and Board of Directors.
• Education/Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technology field; CISSP or CISM is highly preferred

Why Join Us

Discovery Senior Living Earned Coveted Great Place to Work Certification for 2025-2026!

A large part of what makes Discovery different from other companies in this industry is our willingness to embrace change. At Discovery Senior Living, we are constantly challenging how we are doing things to ensure the lifestyle we are offering our residents is absolutely the greatest value proposition in the marketplace. It’s just as important to us that the environment and culture for our team members are constantly refreshed. In addition, embracing and even encouraging change brings a never-ending supply of new energy to our business and our culture. That energy translates to other far-reaching positive impacts on our residents as well as our team members.

Find out what makes working at Discovery unique in the world of senior living. Discover Your Purpose!

Our Culture \& Values

So often, what brings people together is deeply rooted in who we are and what we stand for. And at Discovery Senior Living, we’re unified by certain, core values, which we call our “Pillars of Excellence.” They make up the fabric of our company, and include TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, COMPASSION, HARD WORK and CREATIVITY.

Individually, they are our virtues, and together, they make up a roadmap which helps us foster innovation and success.

Benefits You’ll Enjoy

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay with early access to earned wages, flexible scheduling, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, paid training and growth opportunities, uniforms (where applicable), and additional perks such as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), volunteer time off, and wellness-related benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE D/V

A Note to Applicants

This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case-by-case basis.

Agency Policy

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies. Please refrain from contacting hiring managers directly.

Employment Scam Warning

We only post jobs on our official careers site and accept applications through that platform. We do not conduct interviews via text or social media or ask for personal or banking information.

Regulatory Compliance \& Background Screening

Discovery Senior Living complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulatory requirements governing hiring practices, background screening, and workforce eligibility. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of state-mandated and/or federally required background screenings, which may include criminal history checks, fingerprint-based screening, Level 2 background screening, registry verification, and other screenings required for healthcare and senior living roles with direct or indirect resident access.

Certain positions may be subject to additional requirements under federal programs, including CMS, Medicare, and Medicaid regulations, as well as state-specific licensing or regulatory agencies. Screening requirements vary by role and jurisdiction, and candidates must meet all applicable standards as a condition of employment. These measures support regulatory compliance and help maintain a safe, secure environment for residents, families, and team members.

Employment in Florida is contingent upon completion of a Level 2 background screening in accordance with Florida AHCA requirements. Applicants will be required to complete fingerprinting and background screening through the AHCA Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

JOB CODE: 1007026