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Momentum is a respected collection of independent companies, including PMG, Koddi, Further. We serve as a premier global business transformation partner for over 125 of the Fortune 500 brands. With 1,400 global employees and $5B in media spend under management, we foster a fast-growing, values-driven, people-first environment where you can thrive.
Our portfolio of companies partners with some of the world's most iconic and ambitious brands. We combine scalability with a solutions-oriented approach to deliver fast-paced, innovative results for our customers while creating meaningful growth opportunities for our teams.
If you are looking for opportunities to grow in your career and are passionate about being at the forefront of data and technology, and driving rapid innovation in the future of commerce, we would love to talk with you about joining Momentum.
We believe that a culture of belonging, inclusion, and diversity is key to empowering our team members to thrive both personally and professionally. Living out our values is not just a goal; it's a daily practice! For more information, please visit www.momentum.com.
The Opportunity
The Director of Cybersecurity is the senior-most internal security leader at Momentum. You own the security program end to end across the holding company and the portfolio: strategy, roadmap, budget, team, and the risk narrative that reaches the board.
You'll build and lead a team of 4–6 — from operations and cloud security engineers through GRC and risk analysts — and you'll set the standard for how that team works. This is a leadership role with technical teeth. You won't live in the console, but you'll be expected to hold your own in an architecture review, take incident command when severity demands it, and tell a portfolio CTO why their approach doesn't clear the bar. Momentum is a multi-entity environment where each business runs its own dev and product teams. Influence matters as much as authority here.
Join us in this full-time role, based in our Dallas Office at the Link: 2601 Olive Street, Dallas, TX. Be part of a vibrant community where amazing people, data & insights, and perpetual innovation converge to shape the future of digital commerce!
About This Role at Momentum
As a Director of Cybersecurity on our IT team at Momentum, your days will be dynamic and filled with opportunities to contribute to our mission. Here's a glimpse into what your overall responsibilities might look like:
- Start your day by reviewing the threat landscape, alerts, and the health of your security program across the portfolio.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risk, review security architecture decisions, and identify opportunities to strengthen our posture.
- Join a team working session to align on priorities, pressure-test technical assessments, and set the strategy for the cybersecurity function.
- Engage with portfolio company leaders and engineering teams, leveraging influence and relationships to raise the security bar across the business.
- Implement security standards and controls across cloud, identity, and endpoint, making the build-versus-buy and platform-consolidation calls.
- Work closely with our partners at Momentum companies, empowering them to build and ship securely.
- Dedicate time to staying current on emerging threats — and to modeling AI-native, automation-first ways of working.
- Attend business reviews, incident tabletops, and vendor and vCISO check-ins to drive outcomes.
- Plan for upcoming initiatives — roadmap, budget, headcount, and M&A security due diligence — with your team.
Qualifications
We're looking for someone who:
- Holds a Bachelor's degree, ideally in computer science or information security (equivalent hands-on experience welcome).
- Proven track record owning a cybersecurity program — strategy, roadmap, and execution — not just one slice of it.
- History of solving security challenges through creativity, technical depth, and critical thinking.
- Demonstrates genuine hands-on technical ability — you can read the architecture diagram and find the problem, and take incident command when it's needed.
- Ability to build relationships and lead through influence across multiple businesses, rather than authority.
- Displays empathy and flexibility — someone who partners with the business rather than policing it.
- Excels in communication, framing risk so leaders can make decisions — without fear or scare tactics.
- Strong understanding of security across cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure), identity, vulnerability management, and incident response.
- Proficiency with modern security tooling (MDR/EDR, SIEM, SASE, CASB/DLP) and AI tools used daily in the workflow.
- History of leadership and initiative, including building and developing a team.
- Passionate about building and sustaining a strong security program and making a positive impact.
- Demonstrates sound judgment and the ability to stay calm and accurate under pressure, including during live incidents.
- Can handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, navigating ambiguity.
When considering experience for this role, we typically find a great fit with candidates who have a minimum of 8+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience, including time owning or running a security program and team. Additionally, experience in a holding company, private equity, multi-entity, and/or start-up environment is a definite plus.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at Momentum
At Momentum, our commitment to change for the better is reflected in our dedication to fostering a culture of belonging, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize diversity and inclusion as key components of our company's success and growth. Recognizing the ongoing journey ahead, we are determined to make lasting impacts through the collective efforts of our Leadership team, People & Culture team, and every employee.
Momentum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of characteristics protected by law. These include, but are not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, color, ancestry, and Veteran status. We actively seek qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, with no consideration of criminal histories, in alignment with applicable legal requirements.
Should a reasonable accommodation be necessary for the application process and beyond, we are eager to review and provide reasonable accommodations as needed, in compliance with applicable laws.
Total Rewards
At Momentum, we prioritize the well-being of the whole individual. We are committed to supporting our people in every moment that matters on their journey with us! We are pleased to offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to provide protection, peace of mind, and a focus on overall well-being while helping our people plan for the future.
The base salary range for this position may vary based on location. Actual compensation will be determined by role, level, and location, considering additional factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. For roles eligible for remote work, the base salary is tailored to the designated work location. In addition to the base salary, candidates may be eligible to receive a discretionary annual bonus, determined based on both the company's business performance and individual contributions. The People & Culture team will provide specific details during the hiring process.
We take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time employees, encompassing healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with an employer match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and various paid holidays, among other perks.
Our workplace offers opportunities for involvement in a wide range of challenging and impactful projects, across diverse industries and business models, fostering career advancement and development within our growing organization. The culture is highly collaborative and supportive, contributing to a fulfilling professional journey.
Note on Confidentiality
Any personal data collected during the application process will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and privacy.
Momentum is a respected collection of independent companies, including PMG, Koddi, Further. We serve as a premier global business transformation partner for over 125 of the Fortune 500 brands. With 1,400 global employees and $5B in media spend under management, we foster a fast-growing, values-driven, people-first environment where you can thrive.
Our portfolio of companies partners with some of the world's most iconic and ambitious brands. We combine scalability with a solutions-oriented approach to deliver fast-paced, innovative results for our customers while creating meaningful growth opportunities for our teams.
If you are looking for opportunities to grow in your career and are passionate about being at the forefront of data and technology, and driving rapid innovation in the future of commerce, we would love to talk with you about joining Momentum.
We believe that a culture of belonging, inclusion, and diversity is key to empowering our team members to thrive both personally and professionally. Living out our values is not just a goal; it's a daily practice! For more information, please visit www.momentum.com.
The Opportunity
The Director of Cybersecurity is the senior-most internal security leader at Momentum. You own the security program end to end across the holding company and the portfolio: strategy, roadmap, budget, team, and the risk narrative that reaches the board.
You'll build and lead a team of 4–6 — from operations and cloud security engineers through GRC and risk analysts — and you'll set the standard for how that team works. This is a leadership role with technical teeth. You won't live in the console, but you'll be expected to hold your own in an architecture review, take incident command when severity demands it, and tell a portfolio CTO why their approach doesn't clear the bar. Momentum is a multi-entity environment where each business runs its own dev and product teams. Influence matters as much as authority here.
Join us in this full-time role, based in our Dallas Office at the Link: 2601 Olive Street, Dallas, TX. Be part of a vibrant community where amazing people, data & insights, and perpetual innovation converge to shape the future of digital commerce!
About This Role at Momentum
As a Director of Cybersecurity on our IT team at Momentum, your days will be dynamic and filled with opportunities to contribute to our mission. Here's a glimpse into what your overall responsibilities might look like:
- Start your day by reviewing the threat landscape, alerts, and the health of your security program across the portfolio.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risk, review security architecture decisions, and identify opportunities to strengthen our posture.
- Join a team working session to align on priorities, pressure-test technical assessments, and set the strategy for the cybersecurity function.
- Engage with portfolio company leaders and engineering teams, leveraging influence and relationships to raise the security bar across the business.
- Implement security standards and controls across cloud, identity, and endpoint, making the build-versus-buy and platform-consolidation calls.
- Work closely with our partners at Momentum companies, empowering them to build and ship securely.
- Dedicate time to staying current on emerging threats — and to modeling AI-native, automation-first ways of working.
- Attend business reviews, incident tabletops, and vendor and vCISO check-ins to drive outcomes.
- Plan for upcoming initiatives — roadmap, budget, headcount, and M&A security due diligence — with your team.
Qualifications
We're looking for someone who:
- Holds a Bachelor's degree, ideally in computer science or information security (equivalent hands-on experience welcome).
- Proven track record owning a cybersecurity program — strategy, roadmap, and execution — not just one slice of it.
- History of solving security challenges through creativity, technical depth, and critical thinking.
- Demonstrates genuine hands-on technical ability — you can read the architecture diagram and find the problem, and take incident command when it's needed.
- Ability to build relationships and lead through influence across multiple businesses, rather than authority.
- Displays empathy and flexibility — someone who partners with the business rather than policing it.
- Excels in communication, framing risk so leaders can make decisions — without fear or scare tactics.
- Strong understanding of security across cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure), identity, vulnerability management, and incident response.
- Proficiency with modern security tooling (MDR/EDR, SIEM, SASE, CASB/DLP) and AI tools used daily in the workflow.
- History of leadership and initiative, including building and developing a team.
- Passionate about building and sustaining a strong security program and making a positive impact.
- Demonstrates sound judgment and the ability to stay calm and accurate under pressure, including during live incidents.
- Can handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, navigating ambiguity.
When considering experience for this role, we typically find a great fit with candidates who have a minimum of 8+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience, including time owning or running a security program and team. Additionally, experience in a holding company, private equity, multi-entity, and/or start-up environment is a definite plus.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at Momentum
At Momentum, our commitment to change for the better is reflected in our dedication to fostering a culture of belonging, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize diversity and inclusion as key components of our company's success and growth. Recognizing the ongoing journey ahead, we are determined to make lasting impacts through the collective efforts of our Leadership team, People & Culture team, and every employee.
Momentum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of characteristics protected by law. These include, but are not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, color, ancestry, and Veteran status. We actively seek qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, with no consideration of criminal histories, in alignment with applicable legal requirements.
Should a reasonable accommodation be necessary for the application process and beyond, we are eager to review and provide reasonable accommodations as needed, in compliance with applicable laws.
Total Rewards
At Momentum, we prioritize the well-being of the whole individual. We are committed to supporting our people in every moment that matters on their journey with us! We are pleased to offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to provide protection, peace of mind, and a focus on overall well-being while helping our people plan for the future.
The base salary range for this position may vary based on location. Actual compensation will be determined by role, level, and location, considering additional factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. For roles eligible for remote work, the base salary is tailored to the designated work location. In addition to the base salary, candidates may be eligible to receive a discretionary annual bonus, determined based on both the company's business performance and individual contributions. The People & Culture team will provide specific details during the hiring process.
We take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time employees, encompassing healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with an employer match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and various paid holidays, among other perks.
Our workplace offers opportunities for involvement in a wide range of challenging and impactful projects, across diverse industries and business models, fostering career advancement and development within our growing organization. The culture is highly collaborative and supportive, contributing to a fulfilling professional journey.
Note on Confidentiality
Any personal data collected during the application process will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and privacy.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Energy
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of cybersecurity jobs.
- Ten or more years of progressive cybersecurity experience with at least three in a leadership role
- Demonstrated experience managing and maturing a security operations center or equivalent program
- Proficiency with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or comparable security frameworks
- Active CISSP, CISM, or CISO-level certification strongly preferred
- Experience leading incident response and business continuity planning at an enterprise scale
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Director of Cybersecurity Job Search
Align your resume to framework fluency
Hiring managers for director of cybersecurity roles scan for named frameworks like NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 before they read anything else. List every framework you've operationalized, not just the ones you're familiar with.
Quantify security program scope
Generic leadership language won't move your resume past the first screen. Replace it with the size of the environments you've secured, the number of incidents you've led response on, and the budget you've managed directly.
Target openings by compliance vertical
A director of cybersecurity role in healthcare is shaped by HIPAA obligations, while financial services roles center on PCI-DSS and SOX controls. Filtering openings by industry before applying lets you pitch compliance experience that maps directly to what the employer needs.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of cybersecurity openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a security incident case study
Interviewers at the director level routinely ask you to walk through a breach or critical incident you owned end-to-end. Have one documented story ready that covers detection, containment, stakeholder communication, and post-incident remediation.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Before accepting any director of cybersecurity offer, clarify reporting structure, board access, and whether the role owns the security budget or just advises on it. Those structural details determine what you can actually accomplish, and they're negotiable at the offer stage.
Director of Cybersecurity Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of cybersecuritys?
The companies hiring the most director of cybersecuritys right now include Florida Memorial University, Aon, and Eko, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial services, defense contractors, and large healthcare systems consistently represent the highest-volume employers for this role.
How many director of cybersecurity jobs are remote?
About 70% of director of cybersecurity openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by industry. Governance, risk, and compliance-focused roles tend to offer the most location flexibility, while positions tied to on-premises infrastructure or classified environments typically require an in-office or on-site presence.
How do you become a director of cybersecurity?
Start by building deep technical credentials in a security specialty such as network security, incident response, or identity and access management, then move into team lead or manager roles where you own program outcomes rather than individual tasks. Earning a recognized certification like CISSP or CISM signals readiness for director-level accountability. From there, demonstrate that you can align security strategy to business risk and communicate that alignment to executive stakeholders.
Can you get hired as a director of cybersecurity without direct director-level experience?
Yes, candidates who have led a security function as a senior manager or principal architect are regularly hired at the director level, especially when their resume shows clear ownership of a security program rather than just technical execution. Closing any credential gaps with a CISM or CISSP and documenting measurable outcomes from your existing leadership scope strengthens the case that you're ready to step up.
What does the director of cybersecurity interview process look like?
Most director of cybersecurity interview processes include an initial screening call, a technical panel with security engineers or architects, a leadership interview with the CISO or CTO, and a final round with HR or executive stakeholders. You should expect scenario-based questions on incident response decisions, questions on how you've built or matured a security program, and a discussion of how you've communicated risk to non-technical leadership.
Where can I find and apply to director of cybersecurity jobs?
You can find and apply to director of cybersecurity jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, industry background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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