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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 13 days Businesswire's roles stay open a median of 44 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 20% of Businesswire's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Businesswire
- low 0 stale, 0 reposted of 5 open
- Hiring momentum
- 10 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Businesswire's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Businesswire.
About this role
The Cybersecurity Director at Business Wire is responsible for leading the cybersecurity function, overseeing security architecture, and managing a comprehensive Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) program. This role involves collaborating with various teams to enhance the Information Security program, managing external cyber defense partnerships, and providing strategic leadership during cybersecurity incidents. The position also includes developing security strategies, conducting risk assessments, and mentoring the cybersecurity team.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Businesswire as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
- 10+ years of relevant industry experience in Information Security
- 5+ years of managerial and strategic leadership experience
- Knowledge of data protection, privacy regulations, and cybersecurity governance frameworks
- Expertise in cloud security, including AWS and Azure
- Experience in data encryption, access controls, code reviews, and secure coding practices
Nice to have
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent certification is a plus
What you get
- Ability to work remotely
- Excellent health benefits that begin on your first day of employment
- $100 monthly fitness allotment
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Enhanced mental health resources
- 401(k) plan with generous company match
Worth weighing
- No salary listed, but a range is provided ($230K to $245K/year)
- Role requires in-office presence in San Francisco an average of twice a week
- Company will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization
- Pre-employment background check required
Summarised from Businesswire's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Businesswire on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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