Sr Director, Cyber Security

3 Months ago • 5-10 Years • Cyber Security • $236,000 PA - $295,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Director of Cyber Security will be a key member of the Cyber Security leadership team, developing and executing the enterprise-wide cyber security strategy. This role will lead multiple functional areas including security operations, engineering, governance, risk management, and compliance. The Senior Director will provide strategic direction, operational oversight, and technical leadership to protect the organization’s information assets, systems, and infrastructure from internal and external threats. Responsibilities include overseeing the Security Operations Center (SOC), incident response, vulnerability management, and endpoint protection. The director will also be in charge of developing and implementing security architecture, tools, and frameworks, and will partner with various stakeholders to manage security risk and ensure adherence to industry frameworks. They will also develop and maintain security policies, standards, metrics, and reporting and lead a high-performing cybersecurity team.
Must have:
  • 5-10+ years of cybersecurity experience, including senior leadership roles
  • Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, MITRE)
  • Experience building and managing enterprise security programs in complex environments
  • Strong foundation in network and cloud security, and incident response
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Good to have:
  • Master's or MBA in a related field is preferred
  • Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP)

Job Details

Company Description

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

Job Description

The Opportunity: 

The Senior Director of Cyber Security will serve as a key member of the Cyber Security leadership team, responsible for developing and executing the enterprise-wide cyber security strategy. This role leads multiple functional areas across security operations, engineering, governance, risk management, and compliance. Reporting directly to the Head of I/O & Cyber Security, the Senior Director will provide strategic direction, operational oversight, and technical leadership to protect the organization’s information assets, systems, and infrastructure from internal and external threats.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Lead and evolve the enterprise cyber security program, aligning with business priorities, risk posture, and regulatory requirements.

• Oversee Security Operations Center (SOC), incident response, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, and endpoint protection.

• Direct the development and implementation of security architecture, tools, and frameworks across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments.

• Partner with IT, legal, compliance, risk, privacy, and business stakeholders to manage security risk and ensure adherence to industry frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS).

• Drive the maturity of identity and access management (IAM), data loss prevention (DLP), zero trust architecture, and secure DevOps initiatives.

• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, metrics, and reporting to executive leadership and audit bodies.

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing, diverse cybersecurity team across technical and GRC domains.

• Manage relationships with external vendors, partners, auditors, and regulatory entities.

• Support cyber incident response planning, tabletop exercises, and executive-level simulations.

• Stay informed of emerging threats, trends, and technologies to proactively guide strategy and investments.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).

• 5–10+ years of progressive experience in cyber security, including at least 5 years in senior leadership roles.

• Deep understanding of cyber security frameworks (NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, MITRE ATT&CK, etc.).

• Demonstrated experience building and managing enterprise security programs in complex, regulated environments.

• Strong technical foundation in network security, cloud security (GCP, AWS, Azure, OCI), security engineering, and incident response.

• Proven ability to influence at all levels, including executives and board members.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, etc.) strongly preferred.

The annual base salary range for this position is between $236,000 and $295,000
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

Additional Information

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

  • We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
  • We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
  • We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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