ActiveCampaign is one of the fastest growing tech companies in Chicago revolutionizing marketing automation. Our software allows all of our users, the power to make smarter business decisions based on data-driven analytics.

This position reports to the Chief Technology Officer and is responsible for establishing and maintaining the enterprise vision, strategy, and the execution of information security capability. The Director of Global IT Security works across the entire IT organization to identify, implement, and maintain processes to document and reduce information and technology risks. This role establishes appropriate standards and controls and leverages best-of-breed IT security frameworks.

What Your Day Could Consist of:

• Provide overall leadership for information security globally and the development of all IT Security job functions to mitigate IT security risks and apply preventive approaches to stay ahead of cyber threats.
• Ensure Information Technology regulatory compliance for all applicable domestic and international laws such as GDPR to protect the business and its customers.
• Implement and provide ongoing support for cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Ensure ongoing compliance for SOC2.
• Perform IT investigations, as required.
• Establish Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity processes. Ensure communication of these plans within the organization.
• Execute regular security awareness and best practices training.
• Provide training and mentoring to security team members.
• Regularly update the cyber security strategy to leverage new technology and threat information.
• Communicate and champion best practices and risks to various parts of the business, as appropriate.
• Recommend security policies, controls, and cyber incident response planning.
• Review investigations after breaches or incidents, including impact analysis and recommendations for avoiding similar events.
• Maintain and disseminate a current understanding of the IT threat landscape for the industry and leverage various threat intelligence sources.
• Establish a 24/7 global monitoring and threat detection environment.
• Assist in the identification of new tools and systems to reduce and/or manage risks.
• Ensure technical documentation for security practices and procedures.
• Participate proactively in Tech Leadership.
• Keep informed of industry trends and developments. Be a thought leader.

What You Need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred
• Significant knowledge and experience with SaaS security environments
• (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) required
• CompTIA Security+, GIAC Advanced or Expert level certifications, and/or ISACA CISA/CISM certifications preferred
• VMware and Cloud security certifications preferred
• Significant knowledge and experience with Cybersecurity Frameworks (NIST, SOC2, ISO 27000x)

We continually invest in our employees and offer comprehensive benefits including 100% coverage of your medical premiums and 50% for dependents, open vacation policy, fully paid maternity and paternity leave, 401k matching, catered lunches every day in a kitchen stocked with snacks and fresh fruit, free CTA or Metra passes, and a DIVVY bike membership (to name a few). At ActiveCampaign, we are committed to maintaining a culture that is inclusive and diverse. Our colleagues foster an environment that is warm, supportive, and helpful where we treat each other exceptionally well. We are looking to add curious, driven, and creative individuals to our team who are ready to grow with us!