Quantinuum- Director of Information Security

Science Led and Enterprise Driven.

Our team of scientists is leading the way in the development of quantum computing. The world’s largest integrated quantum computing company, we united Cambridge Quantum’s advanced software development with Honeywell Quantum Solutions’ high-fidelity hardware to accelerate quantum computing. With full-stack technology, we’re scaling quantum computing and developing applications to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. We could be even better with you!

At Quantinuum, we believe quantum information systems will revolutionize the way we work and live. We are leading the way by helping our customers develop quantum-enabled solutions that provide a competitive-edge in their markets.

We’re hiring the world’s best talent to make it happen. Join us! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErQOKNC2O38 

Quantinuum is seeking a Director of Information Security in Broomfield, CO, or Arlington, VA, locations or remote potential. Quantinuum believes that employees work better, more efficiently and more collaboratively in close proximity to other employees, where ideas can be exchanged readily, and decisions can be made more quickly for the benefit of the Company and our customers. All employees should work at their assigned location; however, this role may offer the opportunity to work remote, with approvals. to implement and run a global information security program that will involve identifying, evaluating and reporting on legal and regulatory, IT, and cybersecurity risk to information assets, while supporting and advancing business objectives.   

You will implement practices that meet agreed-upon policies and standards for information security, understand and articulate the impact of cybersecurity on the business and work with senior leadership to determine acceptable levels of risk for the organization. 

The Director of Information Security will be knowledgeable about both internal and external business environments, and ensure that information systems are fully functional, secure and are compliant with legal, regulatory and contractual obligations.

To apply directly for this role, please follow this link: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=247849c0-352d-4ea5-a8ca-4f3f86f34d2a&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=439429&source=CC2&lang=en_US

What is in it for you?

• A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work.
• Flexible work schedule.
• For full-time employees, we offer: Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance; 401k retirement savings plan 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation sick time.
• The combined company has a team of nearly 400 people; Among them you'll find the world's leading quantum computing hardware and software experts; Not only are they driven to discover the future, but they are also committed to change the world for the better.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements and monitors a global, comprehensive information security program to ensure appropriate levels of confidentiality, integrity, availability, safety, privacy and recovery of information assets owned, controlled or/and processed by the organization.
• Creates and manages a unified and flexible, risk-based control framework to integrate and normalize the wide variety and ever-changing requirements resulting from global laws, standards, regulations and contractual requirements.
• Creates a risk-based process for the assessment and mitigation of any information security risk in the ecosystem consisting of supply chain partners, vendors, consumers and any other third parties.
• Manages and contains information security incidents and events to protect IT assets, intellectual property, regulated data and the company's reputation.
• Monitors the external threat environment for emerging threats and advises relevant stakeholders on the appropriate courses of action.
• Determines the information security approach and operating model in consultation with stakeholders and aligned with the risk management approach and compliance monitoring of all applicable risk areas.
• Provides regular reporting on the current status of the information security program to senior business leaders as part of an enterprise risk management program, thus supporting business outcomes.
• Develops, socializes and coordinates approval and implementation of security policies.
• Understands and interacts with all areas of the business, either directly or through committees, to ensure the consistent application of policies and standards across all technology projects, systems and services, including privacy, risk management, compliance and business continuity management.
• Directs the creation of a targeted information security awareness training program for all employees, contractors and approved system users, and establishes metrics to measure the effectiveness of this security training program for the different audiences.
• Creates the necessary internal and external networks to ensure the organization maintains a strong information security posture and awareness of relevant trends, findings, incidents and risks.