Head of Information Security

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are currently seeking an Head of Information Security to join our growing Technology group in Seattle, WA. This person will is responsible for overseeing the organization's information security strategy, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and IT infrastructure. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining security roadmaps, policies, procedures, and protocols to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

You're great at:

• Leading an enterprise-wide Cybersecurity function and high-performing team
• Setting Cybersecurity vision and strategy aligned to the company's priorities
• Developing and maintaining the company's Cybersecurity program and reporting framework
• Establishing Cybersecurity governance and building company cybersecurity knowledge

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry:

• 7-10 years' experience and success in senior leadership roles in risk management, cybersecurity, and IT or OT security
• Degree in business administration or a technology-related field, or equivalent work- or education-related experience
• Experience successfully executing programs that meet the objectives of excellence in a dynamic business environment
• Experience with contract and vendor negotiations
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) or other similar credentials, preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legal and regulatory requirements, such as: Local or national laws, standards and regulations, such as Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Payment Card Industry/Data Security Standard.
• Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, ITIL, COBIT as well as those from NIST, including 800-53 and Cybersecurity Framework
• Sound knowledge of business management and a working knowledge of cybersecurity risk management and cybersecurity technologies
• Up-to-date knowledge of methodologies and trends in both business and IT
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to communicate cybersecurity and risk-related concepts to technical and non-technical audiences at various hierarchical levels, ranging from board members to technical specialists
• Strategic leader and builder of both vision and bridges, and able to energize the appropriate teams in the organization
• Ability to lead and motivate the cybersecurity team to achieve tactical and strategic goals, even when only "dotted" reporting lines exist
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Financial/budget management, scheduling and workforce management
• A master of influencing entities and decisions in situations where no formal reporting structures exist, but achieving the desirable outcome is vital
• Business acumen and an understanding of the organization's risk profile
• Ability to develop and implement security strategies that are aligned with the organization's business goals

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• "Building Good" paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $181,100 - $273,700 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on market location. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment iscontingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.

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