Director, Cybersecurity

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)

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Headquarters, US Posted 98 days ago $213,319–$213,319 / year
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TL;DR

HHMI seeks a Director, Cybersecurity to lead its enterprise information security program at its headquarters in Chevy Chase, Maryland, focusing on safeguarding world-class scientific research. This senior role involves developing and implementing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies, advising executive leadership on risk management, and collaborating with teams across the Institute to embed security into technology operations. The director will manage internal cybersecurity and IAM teams, oversee external SOC/MSSP relationships for continuous monitoring, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of security excellence. Essential skills include deep knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, experience in SOC operations and cloud security, and proven leadership in building high-performing teams.

Skills

NIST CIS Controls Risk Management SOC Operations IAM Platforms Cloud Security Endpoint Protection Identity Governance Privileged Access Management Authentication Technologies AI/ML Security CI/CD Kubernetes AWS Python SQL Cyber Threat Intelligence Incident Response Disaster Recovery Planning

What you'll do

  • Develop and implement comprehensive cybersecurity strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
  • Serve as senior advisor to executive leadership on cybersecurity risks and emerging threats.
  • Lead development of governance frameworks for AI/ML systems and third-party tools.
  • Oversee enterprise security operations, including monitoring, threat intelligence, and incident response.
  • Optimize relationships with external SOC partners for 24/7 coverage and effective security.
  • Embed security principles into infrastructure design, applications, and business systems.

What we're looking for

  • 12+ years of progressive experience in information security
  • CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent advanced security certification
  • Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, CIS Controls) and risk management methodologies
  • Proven ability to build high-performing teams and foster a culture of accountability
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical risks into business context
  • Experience managing SOC operations, IAM platforms, cloud security, and endpoint protection technologies
  • Knowledge of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence

Market check

Salary context

This $213,319–$213,319 range sits above 83% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$119,900–$202,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$137,700–$189,025

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is one of the largest private biomedical research organizations in the world, funding basic research and science education to advance human health and knowledge. Industry: Biomedical Research & Science Education

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