Director of Cyber Security

LHH is partnering with a New Mexico–based organization to hire a Director of Cybersecurity & Information Security.

We’re seeking an experienced cybersecurity leader to build, mature, and oversee a full enterprise security program. This is a high-impact, full-time, on-site leadership role supporting a growing financial-services environment.

Role: Director of Cybersecurity & Information Security

Location: Albuquerque, NM (on-site role)

Industry: Financial Services

Competitive compensation strong benefits

What You’ll Lead:

• Development and execution of the organization’s cybersecurity strategy

• Governance, compliance, and regulatory alignment (NCUA/FFIEC/GLBA/NIST CSF)

• Security operations, incident response, and vulnerability management

• Cyber risk integration with enterprise risk management

• Cross-functional partnership with IT, Risk, Compliance, and executive leadership

• Security awareness, culture-building, and organization-wide education

What We’re Looking For:

• 7 years in cybersecurity or IT leadership

• Experience building or maturing an enterprise cyber program

• Strong knowledge of financial-sector regulations

• Proven ability to lead through influence across departments

• Bachelor’s in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field required

• CISSP, CISM, CISA or similar certifications strongly preferred

• Financial services/credit union experience is a major plus

This is a rare opportunity to build and lead a cybersecurity program end-to-end within a high-trust, mission-driven organization.

If you’d like to learn more or be considered, please reach out to me directly or apply below.