Director, Data & Cloud Security

Company Description

Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Data Security & Cloud Security to lead enterprise data protection, cloud security, and API security initiatives. This role is responsible for safeguarding sensitive data, securing cloud platforms, and protecting APIs that enable access to critical systems and services. 

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership skills and partners closely with engineering, data, and infrastructure teams to enable secure, scalable cloud adoption. 

 Responsibilities: 

Data Security & Privacy Protection 

Establish enterprise data classification, handling, and protection standards 

Design and manage DLP controls across endpoints, cloud services, and SaaS platforms 

Oversee encryption strategies for data at rest, in transit, and in use 

Lead sensitive data discovery and protection initiatives 

Partner with Legal and Privacy teams to support regulatory obligations 

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Cloud Security Program Leadership 

Define secure cloud architectures for AWS, Azure, and GCP 

Own cloud IAM strategy and enforce least-privilege access 

Implement cloud workload protection and CSPM capabilities 

Partner with platform teams to secure containerized and cloud-native workloads 

API Security 

Define and own the enterprise API security strategy 

Establish API authentication, authorization, and data protection standards 

Lead API inventory, classification, and risk assessments 

Partner with Cyber Engineering teams on runtime enforcement 

Governance, Risk & Operations 

Define cloud, data, and API security policies and standards 

Support audits and compliance efforts (SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI, etc.) 

Lead response to data and API-related security incidents 

Provide executive reporting on risk, posture, and program maturity 

Leadership & Collaboration 

Build and lead high-performing data and cloud security teams 

Partner with engineering, data, infrastructure, legal, and compliance teams 

Communicate security strategy and risk posture to senior leadership 

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, programming, database administration, or a related field. 

Possession or progress towards certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ISC2, ISACA, SANS GIAC, CompTIA, ITIL. 

Minimum of nine (9) years of experience in security, cloud, or data protection roles, including leadership 

Proven experience leading data security and cloud security programs 

Strong knowledge of public cloud platforms, data security technologies, API security, IAM, and CSPM 

Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or GIAC preferred 

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. 

If you are a highly skilled and experienced security professional looking for an exciting leadership opportunity, we encourage you to apply for the position of Director of Application & Product Security. Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in protecting our organization's assets and ensuring the security of our products. 

Estimated base salary range: $126,600 - $194,700 USD/annually.

The base pay range shown is a guideline and reasonable estimate for this role. It takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based upon geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Non- sales roles may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive plan. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan.

Additionally, this position may be eligible for certain benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, disability retirement plans, paid time off.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

Benefits, Rewards & Wellness

Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan

Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave

Zayo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.