Associate Director, Cybersecurity

The role

The Associate Director of Cybersecurity will lead the day-to-day execution and continuous improvement of the cybersecurity program. This role provides oversight of security services, operations, technology platforms, and initiatives while partnering with various business teams and external providers.

What you will do

• Lead the day-to-day execution of Corcept’s cybersecurity program and roadmap
• Manage and provide oversight of the cybersecurity MSP
• Oversee cybersecurity services across SOC/XSIAM, endpoint and email security, vulnerability management, firewall security, AWS cloud security, threat hunting, brand monitoring, and TPRM
• Provide leadership for cybersecurity incidents
• Oversee key security technologies including Okta, CrowdStrike Falcon Complete, Palo Alto firewalls, Cortex XSIAM, AWS security services, and Microsoft security platforms
• Drive vulnerability and risk management
• Partner with Infrastructure, Cloud, Applications, Legal, Privacy, Compliance, and business teams
• Establish and monitor security KPIs, service metrics, risks, and trends
• Manage cybersecurity vendors and service providers
• Maintain and continuously improve cybersecurity standards, processes, incident response procedures, and operational documentation

Required qualifications

• Strong cybersecurity leadership experience across security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, endpoint security, identity and access management, network security, and cloud secur
• Experience managing an MSP/MSSP cybersecurity delivery model
• Strong working knowledge of Okta, CrowdStrike Falcon Complete, Palo Alto firewalls/Cortex XSIAM, AWS security services, and Microsoft security technologies
• Experience overseeing SOC operations, threat detection and hunting, endpoint/email security, vulnerability management, firewall security, cloud security, and TPRM
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and industry practices, including NIST CSF and CIS Controls
• Experience identifying and communicating cybersecurity risks and driving remediation across Infrastructure, Cloud, Applications, and business teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• BS/BA degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
• 8+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, information security, or related technology roles
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing cybersecurity teams, programs, or managed security services
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Nice to have

• Experience supporting Life Sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or other regulated environments
• Experience managing an MSP/MSSP, including service delivery, performance, escalations, and vendor accountability
• Demonstrated experience leading cybersecurity initiatives across cloud, infrastructure, identity, endpoint, network, and security operations
• Experience working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to communicate risk and drive cybersecurity initiatives
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or AWS Certified Security - Specialty

About the company

Corcept is focused on the science of cortisol to address diseases. The company is headquartered in Redwood City, California.