Director, Security Operations & Resilience

IDEXX is seeking a seasoned and strategic Director, Security Operations & Resilience to help shape and lead the evolution of our Security Operations and Vulnerability Management programs. Reporting directly to the CISO, this individual will serve as a senior leader within the Information Security organization, driving operational excellence, strategic execution, and security maturity across key domains.

As the Director, Security Operations & Resilience, you will own visibility, vigilance and readiness, minimizing exposure and accelerating response. You will be instrumental in enhancing IDEXX's security posture-enabling a more resilient, adaptable, and security-aware enterprise prepared to navigate today's evolving threat landscape. You will provide both direct operational oversight and long-term strategic leadership.

In this role...

• You will lead the Security Operations team,focusing on real-time detection, response, andautomation to improve incident response capabilities.
• You will build and mature a full lifecycle Vulnerability Management program, from asset discovery to remediation tracking and reporting.
• Build and mentor high-performing security teams with an emphasis on professional development and succession planning.
• Partner with the CISO and the rest of the InfoSec leadership team to shape and implement the long-term cybersecurity strategy.
• Collaborate with business and technology leaders to embed security into operations, development, and transformation efforts.
• Contribute to InfoSec executive and board-level discussions, translating complex security needs into business-aligned decisions.
• Lead change management efforts to instill a security-first mindset across the enterprise.
• Ensure alignment with industry and regulatory standards including NIST, CIS, and ISO 27001.

What you will need to succeed:

• 10+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership
• Proven success building security operations, incident response, and vulnerability management programs
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (Master's preferred)
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27001)
• Executive presence and the ability to communicate effectively across technical and business audiences
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC are strongly preferred

Location: It is required that this role be on-site at our corporate HQ in Westbrook, Maine.Please be driving distance to our corporate office. Alternatively, we will consider individuals who are willing to relocate to Mainefor this role.