Description
Austin Industries is one of the nation's largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 7,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every @type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.
Austin Industries has an outstanding opportunity for a Director of Information Security at our corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas. The Director of Information Security is a strategic leadership role responsible for directing the company's Network and Cybersecurity teams and advancing a mature, risk-based cybersecurity program. Reporting to the CIO, this leader will define and execute the enterprise security roadmap, rationalize existing security tools and processes, and continuously reduce cybersecurity risk across the organization.
This role requires a strong balance of strategic thinking, technical depth, people leadership, and communication skills. The Director of Information Security must inspire high-performing teams, build trust and security awareness throughout the company, and confidently present cybersecurity topics to audiences ranging from new hires to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
Key Responsibilities:
Cybersecurity Strategy & Risk Management
Develop, maintain, and execute a multi-year cybersecurity roadmap aligned with business objectives and enterprise risk tolerance.
Lead the ongoing maturation of the cybersecurity program, shifting from reactive controls to proactive, risk-based security practices.
Identify, assess, and prioritize cybersecurity risks; implement mitigation strategies to measurably reduce risk across the enterprise.
Establish and track key security metrics and KPIs to demonstrate program effectiveness and inform executive decision-making.
Program & Toolset Rationalization
Evaluate and rationalize current cybersecurity tools, platforms, and vendors to reduce redundancy, complexity, and cost.
Drive standardization, optimization, and integration of security technologies across the environment.
Ensure security solutions scale with business growth and evolving threat landscapes.
Leadership & Team Development
Direct and mentor the Network and Cybersecurity teams, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Build, develop, and retain high-performing security professionals through coaching, career development, and succession planning.
Align team priorities and workloads with strategic outcomes rather than reactive task completion.
Governance, Awareness & Stakeholder Engagement
Establish security governance frameworks, policies, and standards that are practical, clearly communicated, and consistently enforced.
Build trust and strong partnerships with IT, Legal, People, Operations, and business leadership.
Lead enterprise-wide security awareness and education initiatives to elevate cybersecurity literacy and shared responsibility.
Executive & Board Communication
Prepare and deliver clear, concise, and impactful presentations to all levels of the organization, including:
New hire and employee security awareness sessions
Executive leadership briefings
Board of Directors and Audit Committee presentations
Translate complex technical risks into business-relevant language focused on impact, likelihood, and mitigation.
Incident Response & Readiness
Oversee cybersecurity incident response planning, tabletop exercises, and post-incident reviews.
Ensure the organization is prepared to detect, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity incidents with minimal business disruption.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Information Security, or similar).
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent.
Experience supporting regulated or risk-sensitive industries.
Prior experience presenting cybersecurity risk at the board or audit committee level.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with demonstrated leadership over security and/or network teams.
Proven experience developing and executing enterprise cybersecurity strategies and roadmaps.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, zero trust).
Demonstrated success rationalizing security tools and simplifying complex security environments.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences, including executives and board members.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industries is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Benefits & Compensation
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned .
Austin Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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About Austin Industries
Austin Industries and its operating companies engage in almost every @type of civil, commercial and industrial construction. Austin is owned entirely by its employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Austin Industries has a rich history. We are one of the largest and most diversified construction firms in the nation. Austin stands on the core values of Uncompromising Integrity, Employee-ownership, Exemplary Service and Excellence in Safety.
To learn more about our history, culture and operations, visit us at www.austin-ind.com .
No Third-Party Inquiries Please
This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so ( i.e. , payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).
Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.
Accessibility Note
If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the People Services Team at (877) 831-1217.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
