Director, Security

Company Overview

The company is the leading provider of cloud-based software for dealerships, serving the Powersport, Marine, RV, Trailer, and Golf Car industries adding hundreds of dealerships to the company community each year.

The company’s Dealer Management Solution (DMS) enables dealerships to optimize their end-to-end business operations, including Sales, Parts, Service, Rentals, Payments, Accounting, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM). When implemented into their daily operations, the company helps dealers increase their profitability by selling more units, service, and parts, all while creating a more streamlined experience for customers.

The company is the most complete and integrated DMS in the industry with over 500 integrations with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), aftermarket parts and accessory distributors and dozens of other software tools that a dealership may use to run their business. Uniquely designed by dealers for dealers, and refined over the past 4 decades, the company empowers over 4,500+ dealers across North America with the tools and technology they need to manage their dealerships.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director, Secuirty to lead our cybersecurity efforts. You will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive security strategies to protect our DMS platform and ensure the safety of our data, assets, and personnel.

This role is critical to protecting the dealer data entrusted to the company's DMS platform, as well as our internal systems, ensuring the company remains a secure and trusted partner for dealers and OEMs across North America.

What You'll Do

Security Strategy & Policy

• Develop and enforce security policies, protocols, and procedures to safeguard our DMS platform, the dealer data it holds, and our broader corporate technology footprint.

• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities, and develop mitigation strategies to address these risks.

Incident Response & Monitoring

• Design and implement the company's security incident process. Lead the response to security incidents, including investigation, containment, and remediation, coordinating with law enforcement and other external entities as necessary.

• Continuously monitor security systems and networks for potential threats, and maintain detailed security reports and documentation.

Compliance, Audits & Secure Development

• Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations, including SOC 1 and SOC 2. Conduct regular security audits and assessments.

• Develop and run secure coding education programs to ensure the development team follows best practices.

Security Awareness & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees about security best practices and protocols.

• Work closely with other departments to ensure security measures are integrated into all business aspects.

What You Should Have

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH are preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a security management role, preferably within a SaaS or technology environment.

• Strong knowledge of security protocols, systems, and best practices.

• Experience with SOC 1 and SOC 2 compliance.

• Proficiency with security tools like Microsoft XDR, AdLumin, and DarkTrace.

• Experience running penetration testing programs and static code analysis remediation drives.

• Knowledge of dynamic application scanning tools and secure coding education programs.

• Excellent leadership and team management skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with data security considerations specific to dealer, franchise, or vertical SaaS platforms (e.g., Powersports, Marine, RV, Trailer, Outdoor Power Equipment).

In today’s competitive job market, transparency and trust are more important than ever. At the company, we believe in fostering an open and honest work environment, starting with our job postings. Pay transparency is a key component of this commitment, ensuring that potential candidates have a clear understanding of the compensation they can expect.

Remote

$100,000 — $180,000 USD

Inclusion and Diversity at the company

At the company, we celebrate the uniqueness of every individual and encourage diverse perspectives. We believe that inclusion drives innovation and fosters meaningful connections. We are committed to building an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to make an impact.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category.

Important Note

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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