Head of Cybersecurity, Hybrid – Northern NJ

Compensation: $175,000–$200,000 Base + Bonus + Full Benefits (Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more)

Our client—a publicly traded global company—has partnered with 2Bridge Partners to find a Head of Cybersecurity to lead and scale its global security operations. This is a high-ownership role where you’ll shape strategy, build a team, and partner directly with executive leadership to drive enterprise-wide protection and resilience.

Are you currently a Cybersecurity Lead, Lead Security Engineer, or Lead Security Architect looking to step into a broader leadership role?

Why You Should Consider This Role

• Step Up: Transition from lead to head of function with full accountability and executive visibility.
• Make an Impact: Secure a diversified global operation serving multiple industries.
• Lead the Build: Shape a maturing security program with influence across architecture, policy, and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a cybersecurity team covering threat detection, engineering, and incident response
• Own and optimize enterprise security platforms (e.g., SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management)
• Evaluate and enforce policies aligned with NIST, CIS, and ISO/IEC 27001 standards
• Conduct risk assessments, internal audits, pen testing, and forensics investigations
• Oversee vulnerability detection, patching, and threat intelligence integration (CVE feeds)
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application development, and business leaders to embed security best practices
• Present security posture, risk metrics, and mitigation strategies to executive stakeholders
• Lead incident response planning, disaster recovery initiatives, and end-user security awareness programs
• Maintain compliance with global cybersecurity regulations and corporate governance standards
• Contribute to system integration, change management, and compliance initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s in cybersecurity, Security Engineering, or another relevant discipline
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive cybersecurity experience, in a highly regulated industry - SaaS, FinTech, Finance, Healthcare, etc
• Must have at least 2+ years in a team lead or management role, leading a small team.
• Strong technical foundation in network security, endpoint protection, SIEM/EDR tools, and vulnerability management
• Deep understanding of risk and compliance frameworks such as NIST, CIS, and ISO/IEC 27001
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CEH, or equivalent
• Experience communicating risk, strategy, and metrics to executive leadership
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence both technical and business stakeholders