Senior Director, IT Security

Greenville, South CarolinaInformation Technology /Full-Time /HybridWhy GLS?Purpose: Access to affordable, reliable transportation is essential to leading productive work and personal lives, caring well for oneself, one’s family, and the needs of others. Through advanced analytics and technology, we can more accurately predict credit risk and provide more people with an affordable auto financing option for their next vehicle. That’s what GLS has done for over 10 years, helping more than half a million families meet and improve their transportation needs.  People: Join a culture of over 1,000 employees who Care Deeply and Think Boldly, driving innovation in an adaptive and positive culture that celebrates successes. We empower and reward individuals and teams who make direct, positive impacts to the business and each other, who take pride in their work and are ever-raising the bar.  Growth: Recognized by Inc 5000 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Join GLS to grow with us!Benefits: GLS offers the below great benefits for your amazing work!o   Competitive base pay and performance bonuses, dependent on roleo   Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, supplemental insurance benefits, long-term and short-term disabilityo   401K with employer match and 100% immediate vestingo   Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays to help you balance work and personal lifeo   Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Annuallyo   Tuition Reimbursement o   Parental Leave o   Business casual work environmentWhat does it mean to be a Senior Director, IT Security at GLS?The Senior Director, IT Security is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of the company's information security program, including cybersecurity operations, technology risk management, regulatory compliance, security controls, and related governance activities. This position partners with business and technology leaders to identify, assess, and mitigate information security risks while supporting organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and operational effectiveness.

The role provides oversight for security initiatives, audit activities, incident response, vendor risk management, and security awareness efforts to help ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of company information assets.How will you drive value within the organization as a Senior Director, IT Security?Develop and maintain the enterprise cybersecurity strategy, operating model, control framework, and multi-year security roadmap aligned to business objectivesEstablish and maintain enterprise security governance processes, standards, policies, risk assessments, control evaluations, and remediation programsProvide cybersecurity governance reporting, risk metrics, annual program updates, and material cyber-risk reporting to senior leadership, regulators, auditors, and other external stakeholdersLead enterprise cybersecurity incident response, crisis management, investigations, post-incident remediation, and coordination of third-party security eventsOversee vulnerability management, threat detection, threat intelligence, security monitoring, and security operations capabilitiesDirect implementation and management of security technologies including SIEM, EDR, DLP, IAM, PAM, cloud security, and related cybersecurity platformsServe as the primary security liaison for regulatory examinations, external audits, compliance assessments, and cybersecurity reviews, including evidence collection, artifact management, response coordination, and remediation trackingMaintain compliance with applicable regulatory and industry frameworks including GLBA, NYDFS, FTC Safeguards Rule, PCI DSS, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and other applicable requirementsOversee third-party cybersecurity risk management, vendor security assessments, critical service-provider monitoring, and regulatory vendor-risk reporting; prepare audit reports and methodologies as neededEstablish governance, security, approval, monitoring, and risk management requirements for artificial intelligence, automation platforms, integrations, and emerging technologiesPartner with infrastructure, cloud, data, and application development teams to integrate security-by-design principles into architecture, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code, and technology modernization initiativesOversee cybersecurity awareness, policy communication, role-based security training, business continuity, disaster recovery, cyber resilience planning, testing, and reportingLead special projects and perform additional responsibilities as required by the needs of the company or as directed by managementWhat should you already know to be successful as a Senior Director, IT Security?Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.Minimum eight (8) years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, technology risk, audit, compliance, or information security leadership rolesMinimum six (6) years of leadership experience managing security teams, security programs, or enterprise risk functionsStrong working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks including NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, and related industry standardsExperience supporting regulatory examinations, external audits, compliance reviews, and risk assessmentsExperience managing third-party risk management, vendor assessments, and supply chain security programsKnowledge of cloud security architectures, identity and access management, security operations, incident response, and vulnerability management practicesExperience supporting secure software development, DevSecOps practices, Infrastructure as Code, and modern application security principlesStrong verbal and written communication skillsExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsDemonstrated ability to motivate and lead a team - provide quality training, guidance, performance coaching and feedback to assigned staffTeam player that can adapt in a fast pace and changing environmentAbility to handle sensitive and confidential materials in a professional mannerExcellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and demonstrated ability to effectively set and manage multiple conflicting prioritiesAbility to think strategically and deliver tacticallyCommitment to exemplifying the organizational core values and key competenciesEmployment Requirements:This is a full-time, 100% on-site positionThe position requires travel, up to 10%Significant portions of daily assignments involve application of manual skills requiring motor coordination in combination with finger dexterityRemain in a stationary position up to 100% of the workdayConstantly operate a computer and other standard office equipment Job functions involve sedentary to light physical effort. Physical demands range from sitting, walking, standing, or pushing or pulling materials. Work may involve exerting up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.Be able to perform activities such as: viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, bending, and kneeling2023 California Applicant Privacy NoticeGLS participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employeesPlease visit  for information about our great company and other amazing opportunitiesApplicants have rights under Federal Employment LawsFamily and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)As part of our hiring process, we may use automated tools or artificial intelligence technologies to assist in evaluating applications, assessing qualifications, and supporting hiring decisions. All employment decisions are ultimately reviewed in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.