Senior IT Security Director

Job Description

Are you ready to write your next chapter?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. With proven technology, we process the largest volume of payments in the world, driving the global economy every day. When you join Worldpay, you join a global community of experts and changemakers, working to reinvent an industry by constantly evolving how we work and making the way millions of people pay easier, every day.

What makes a Worldpayer? It’s simple: Think, Act, Win. We stay curious, always asking the right questions to be better every day, finding creative solutions to simplify the complex. We’re dynamic, every Worldpayer is empowered to make the right decisions for their customers. And we’re determined, always staying open – winning and failing as one.

About the team 

We are establishing a Product Security, Assessment Services and Third-Party Security function that plays a crucial role in safeguarding Worldpay’s digital assets and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. As the leader of the PSIRT and Third-Party Security teams, you will be instrumental at defining the vision to help secure Worldpay going forward. You will work closely with other security and engineering teams on vulnerability identification, assessment and analysis, coordination and mitigation, communication and reporting of product security incidents and third parties. 

What you will be doing 

As an Sr. Director, for the Worldpay Product Security and assessment services team, you will have a unique opportunity to build and lead a team of skilled engineering professionals to drive initiatives and deliver security services to contribute to the overall security of Worldpay. 

• Establish a high-performing team to operate a modern, effective, Product Security Incident Response team and Third Party Security team. 

• Contribute to the enterprise security architecture and develop a technical roadmap to drive security initiatives and continuous improvements. 

• Be accountable for security tool lifecycle - from evaluation, design, implementation, maintenance, automation, and decommission. 

• Build partnerships with Worldpay business teams, vendors, security peers and technology teams with a focus on collaboration to find secure solutions. 

• Be a subject matter expert (SME) to make informed decisions and drive a balance of security and business objectives. 

• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure timely remediation of vulnerabilities. 

• Develop and maintain reports that provide clear insights into the organization's security posture. 

• Measure team performance and secure posture for improvement and maturity over time. 

• Establish internal technical standards, processes, and procedures. 

• Foster personal growth by enabling team members through career development, mentoring and coaching. 

What you bring:  Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.

• Intellectual curiosity. 

• An open mind to trying new approaches to solving difficult problems. 

• 5+ years of professional experience in cyber security. 

• 2-3 years of professional experience leading and managing technical teams. 

• Experience working with Product Security Incident Response. 

• Ability to communicate and breakdown technical concepts to others. 

• Strong analytical skills including solving and communicating complex problems, data analytics, measurement and reporting needed to drive continuous improvement. 

• Experience with evaluating, reviewing, and deploying product security tools. 

• Proficiency in information security domains, including policies and standards, risk and control assessments, regulatory compliance, risk and control governance and metrics, and issue management. 

Added bonus if you have: 

• CISSP, CISM, AWS Certs, Azure or other relevant security certifications desired. 

• Experience of engineering, scripting and automation. 

Worldpay perks - what we’ll bring for you

We know it’s bigger than just your career. It’s your life, and your world. That’s why we offer global benefits and programs to support you at every stage. Here’s a taste of what you can expect.

• A competitive salary and benefits.

• Time to support charities and give back to your community.

• Parental leave policy.

• Global recognition platform.

• Virgin Pulse access.

• Global employee assistance program.

What makes a Worldpayer

At Worldpay, we take our Values seriously, and we live them every day. Think like a customer, Act like an owner, and Win as a team.

• Curious. Humble. Creative. We ask the right questions, listening and learning to get better every day. We simplify the complex and we’re always looking to create a bigger impact for our colleagues and customers.

• Empowered. Accountable. Dynamic. We stay agile, using our initiative, taking calculated risks to progress. Never standing still, never settling, we work at pace to achieve our goals. We champion our ideas and stay flexible to make them happen. We know that every action adds up.

• Determined. Inclusive. Open. Unlocking potential means working as one global community. Our work spans borders, and we stay united by our purpose. We collaborate, always encouraging others to perform at their best, welcoming new perspectives.

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Worldpayer.

Apply now to write the next chapter in your career. We can’t wait to hear from you.

To find out more about working with us, find us on LinkedIn.

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Worldpay is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive compensation. The pay range for this full-time position is $171,910.00 - $288,820.00 and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location. Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Any changes in work location will also impact actual individual starting pay. Please consult with your recruiter about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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Sourcing Model

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