Director of Information Security Job at Cynet, Tampa, FL

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  • Cynet
  • Tampa, FL

Job Description

As Director of Information Security, reporting to the CTO, you will lead our security strategy, drive risk & compliance, and embed security by design across the organization’s infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement information security strategy, policies, and controls aligned with business objectives.
  • Monitor and assess security vulnerabilities, incidents, and emerging threats across the environment, including cloud and SaaS posture, and third-party risks.
  • Support IT in maintaining and testing business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
  • Manage risk and compliance efforts, including readiness for audits such as SOC2, ISO27001, GDPR, and others.
  • Lead security awareness training for our employees
  • Partner with IT, MIS, product, and engineering teams to embed “security by design” principles into all systems and processes.
  • Serve as the internal security advisor, engaging with the executive team, auditors, and external stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with Legal to ensure regulatory alignment and oversight of third-party security due diligence.

About Us:

Cynet is a pioneer and leader in advanced threat detection and response. We simplify security by providing a rapidly deployed, comprehensive platform that delivers detection, prevention, and automated response to advanced threats — with near-zero false positives. Our technology shortens the time from detection to resolution, helping organizations minimize risk and limit damage.

Cynet’s unique visibility across files, users, network traffic, and endpoints — combined with continuous environment monitoring — exposes behavioral and interaction indicators throughout the attack chain, giving a complete picture of an operation over time.

Our solution is enhanced by Cynet CyOps , a 24/7 threat expert team that provides ongoing insight, intelligence, and response assistance. Staffed by elite cyber analysts and investigators, CyOps acts as an extra layer of expert eyes, dedicated to monitoring, prioritizing, and responding to threats in our customers’ environments.

By combining high-fidelity detection, decoy interactions, network analytics, and expert analyst support, Cynet delivers accurate, prioritized findings without unnecessary complexity or noise — enabling security teams to focus on what truly matters.

Why Join Cynet?

We care about our people and offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your overall well-being and growth:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • 401(k) with 3% Cynet matching
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid vacation and company-paid holidays
  • Healthy meals and snacks for on-site employees
  • Commuter benefit reimbursement for on-site employees
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • Parental leave policy
  • Internet and cell phone stipend
  • Regular team events and happy hours

Location

Candidate must be based in Tampa, FL.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $180,000–$210,000 USD . Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including location, level, relevant experience, and skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Cynet Security, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals from all backgrounds bring to our team.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply and join us in building an innovative, collaborative, and thriving workforce.

REQUIREMENTS

  • 3+ years in InfoSec leadership roles, especially in software companies or mature security functions.
  • Technical certifications, including but not limited to CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISC, are highly preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Proven ability to operate hands-on and autonomously in a security leadership context
  • Deep knowledge of information security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, etc.), threat modelling, incident response, and security technologies.
  • Experience supporting external audits and certifications (SOC2, ISO27001, GDPR, etc.).
  • Self-sufficient, excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate risk and requirements to both technical and executive stakeholders.

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