Security Director

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As the world's leading change and transformation consultancy, we're helping businesses move from strategy to reality by taking a pragmatic and practical approach to build solutions that last.
We're seeking a Security Director in Houston in our Technology Consulting Practice to help us take vision to value and create lasting impact.

SUMMARY

North Highland is seeking a Security Director to lead and advance our security program and client engagements. This role focuses on security leadership, helping organizations establish strategy, operate a cybersecurity program, and navigate audits and follow-up activities. The ideal candidate has a background in Cloud Security, Network or Systems Administration, or Application Security, with a foundational understanding of GRC principles and a strong executive presence. CISSP or equivalent certification is required or strongly preferred; other relevant certifications are welcome.

YOU WILL:

• Lead and guide the development, implementation, and maturation of client security programs and cybersecurity strategies.

• Serve as a senior security advisor to clients, providing strategic direction, risk-based decision making, and governance guidance.

• Manage and oversee security program operations, including policy development, controls implementation, incident response, vulnerability management, and monitoring.

• Drive client engagement delivery at an executive level: articulate risk, ROI, and program status to C-suite and board-level stakeholders.

• Lead or contribute to security assessments, audits, and compliance initiatives (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA), including preparation, execution, remediation planning, and post-audit follow-up.

• Collaborate with clients on cloud security initiatives (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS), network and infrastructure security, application security programs, and secure software development lifecycle (Secure SDLC).

• Provide guidance on GRC concepts while aligning them with practical, scalable security operations and architecture.

• Develop security roadmaps, metrics, and reporting dashboards; communicate value and risk to executives.

IDEALLY, WE'D LIKE:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree or equivalent work experience is a plus.

• Certifications: CISSP or equivalent (CISM, CISA, CCSP, or other recognized security certifications) required or strongly preferered.

• 8+ years in cybersecurity or information security roles with leadership or advisory responsibilities.

• Demonstrated experience in Cloud Security, Network/Systems Administration, or Application Security.

• Consulting experience at a director or senior manager level is highly preferred; executive-level presence and client-facing experience required.

• In-depth knowledge of security governance, risk management, compliance frameworks, and security operations

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position.

North Highland is an equal opportunity employer, and we adhere to all applicable laws and regulations to ensure a fair and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We handle all information in accordance local privacy standards and maintain strict confidentiality.