Director, Cybersecurity
LogicGate - Chicago, IL
Hiring: Director, Cybersecurity Company: LogicGate Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:39:03 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : FedRAMP, GitLab, LLM, Risk Management, SOC 2, SaaS About the job Experience: •7-10 years of progressive information security experience, including 4+ years leading security teams and owning end-to-end security operations, incident response, security engineering, vulnerability management, security architecture, and compliance programs. •10 years of progressive information security experience, including 4+ years leading security teams and owning end-to-end security operations, incident response, security engineering, vulnerability management, security architecture, and compliance programs. Required Skills: •Program Execution: Operationalize LogicGate’s enterprise security roadmap in partnership with the CISO, translating strategic objectives into daily InfoSec and IT security operations that safeguard customer data and platform integrity. •People Leadership: Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing security organization—serving as the Deputy CISO—fostering a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and strong team engagement. •Compliance Readiness: Own LogicGate’s enterprise compliance posture, ensuring that our security program aligns with frameworks such as SOC 2 Type II, ISO27001, ISO 42001, FedRamp, etc. •Customer Trust: Serve as the senior security voice in high-stakes enterprise customer engagements, conducting security reviews and fielding questionnaires to accelerate sales cycles and build buyer confidence. •AI & Security Innovation: Evaluate and integrate modern AI tools, threat detection technologies, and automated workflows into security operations to optimize incident response times and program efficiency. •Governance, Risk, & Compliance: Maintain LogicGate’s security governance framework, overseeing vendor risk assessments, security policies, incident response readiness, and company-wide security awareness programs. •Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner directly with Engineering, Product, Legal, and Operations leadership to embed security best practices into product development and operational workflows. Qualifications: •Security Leadership Experience: 7-10 years of progressive information security experience, including 4+ years leading security teams and owning end-to-end security operations, incident response, security engineering, vulnerability management, security architecture, and compliance programs. •Enterprise Compliance Mastery: Proven track record as the primary owner in deploying and maintaining security tools and processes that aligns with SOC 2 Type II compliance requirements and security governance frameworks within a high-growth SaaS environment. •Technical Acumen: Demonstrated expertise serving as an incident response commander, with deep technical knowledge across CNAPP, EDR, and SASE architecture. •Executive & Customer Presence: Demonstrated expertise communicating complex technical risks to executive stakeholders, board members, auditors, and enterprise customer security teams. •AI Literacy & Automation: Demonstrated curiosity and practical experience leveraging modern AI tools, automated workflows, or LLM-driven solutions to optimize threat detection, administrative efficiency, or security operations. •Flexibility for On-Site Engagement: Willingness and ability to travel as needed for company leadership summits, team planning workshops, and critical customer or auditor engagements. •Senior Certifications: CISSP, CISM, or equivalent senior security credentials. •GRC Industry Experience: Experience at a GRC, cybersecurity, or compliance SaaS organization where internal security directly reinforces the commercial value proposition. •Scaling Expertise: Background building security programs through major growth events, such as Series C+ scale, IPO preparation, or enterprise market expansion. •Tooling Familiarity: Hands-on experience with tools such as Zscaler, CrowdStrike, GitLab, and Wiz. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!