Senior Director of Information Security

About Us At Netwrix, our mission is to revolutionize data security by placing identity at the core - providing unparalleled visibility and control. Engineered and supported by over 900 highly talented, motivated employees and hundreds of trusted partners in nearly every geography, Netwrix solutions are relied upon daily by security professionals across more than 13,500 organizations in over 100 countries around the world. Over the past two decades, Netwrix has expanded its market presence through innovation, organic growth, and strategic acquisitions, and are proud to be backed by renowned private equity firms, TA Associates and Centerbridge Partners. Netwrix maintains a global presence, fostering a remote-first work environment while encouraging and facilitating frequent face-to-face interaction with colleagues, customers, and partners. Position Overview Netwrix is seeking a Senior Director of Information Security to lead, scale, and mature our global security program as we continue to expand. This role requires a leader who can operate strategically while also getting hands-on when needed. The ideal candidate has the initiative, resilience, and technical depth to address today’s challenges while shaping the long-term security vision for the company. This position offers the opportunity for significant impact : protecting Netwrix’s people, products, and customers; influencing the direction of our SaaS platform; and ensuring we maintain the trust that is core to our mission. The successful candidate will combine executive presence with technical credibility , thriving in a fast-moving environment where security is both a strategic differentiator and an enabler of growth. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Define, own, and execute the global information security strategy aligned with Netwrix’s business goals and customer commitments. Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Board on security risk, threat landscape, and compliance. Security Operations & Monitoring Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise security monitoring solutions (e.g., SIEM, SOAR). Ensure robust detection, analysis, and response capabilities that protect both internal operations and customer-facing services. Cloud & Hybrid Security Lead security strategy for cloud and hybrid cloud architectures , ensuring SaaS and on-premises solutions are secure, scalable, and resilient. Collaborate with engineering teams to embed security into product design and operations, driving secure-by-default practices. Identity & Access Management (IAM) Own IAM strategy and execution, including identity lifecycle, credentialing, SSO, MFA, and privileged access. Partner with Product Engineering and Product Management to ensure secure, seamless access experiences for customers and employees. Vulnerability Management Direct vulnerability management programs across infrastructure, applications, and products. Ensure timely remediation and clear reporting of security posture to executives and customers. Incident Response & Resilience Lead the global incident response program, including playbooks, readiness exercises, and cross-functional coordination. Own business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR) planning and testing, ensuring organizational resilience and customer confidence. Required Qualifications Leadership & Strategy – 10+ years of progressive experience in information security, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership role balancing strategic vision with tactical execution. Security Monitoring Solutions – Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-wide monitoring solutions (e.g., SIEM, SOAR, log management) with proven ability to detect and respond to threats in complex environments. Cloud Security – Deep expertise securing cloud and hybrid cloud architectures across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.), including cloud-native controls, wor ... (truncated, view full listing at source)