Director Security Operations

Job Summary

The Director of Security operations is a highly motivated strong self-starter with strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to multi-task. Executive presence, technical acumen and proven credentials, preferably in the Hospitality industry. The ability and willingness to work flexibly, under pressure, and to consistently meet deadlines without prompting. A collaborative, team player who understands how to build partnerships, who can motivate and manage others, and ensure assigned tasks and deliverables are being accomplished, reported and completed.

Responsibilities

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Security Management, Risk Management or Management Information Systems, or equivalent, verifiable experience.
• Professional CISSP, CISM and/or CISA certification is required, or completion of such designations within twelve months of employment.
• A total of 8 years’ cybersecurity management experience required.
• Prior experience developing security architecture, security engineering, security network design, IAM, PAM, Cyber Threat Management, Email Secure Gateway, DLP, SIEM and EDR required.
• Must be familiar with security architecture, design and controls related to public and private cloud implementations, containerization technologies and Software as a Service (SaaS) hardening.
• Must have a sound foundation and understand of security compliance, regulatory, audit and risk management programs and frameworks, including PCI, GDPR, NIST, SOC, ISO and/or HITRUST.
• Experience managing teams and groups of individuals, in direct and matrix reporting relationships, responsible for large scale enterprise programs and deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Unquestionable integrity.

Job Duties & Functions

• Understanding the complex technology, engineering, operations and platform environments utilized across Aimbridge business units, subsidiaries and hotel properties, and helping to develop security architectural, configuration, policy, governance and compliance solutions required to ensure their protection.
• Provide expert information security architectural and engineering thought leadership and solution recommendations to ensure that security investments are aligned appropriately.
• Manage relationships between various Managed Service (MSP) and Managed Detection & Response (MDR) partners to ensure incident response SLAs are being met.
• Working in collaboration with the CISO, Information Technology Leadership (ITL) and business teams to ensure assigned strategies align with business and technical needs, requirements, and constraints.
• Ensuring technical, administrative, preventative and detective security controls are incorporated into corporate and property systems, infrastructure and applications to protect Aimbridge operations, client assets and customer data.
• In collaboration with the CISO, develop internal and external metrics and benchmarks, determining gaps, developing heatmaps and remediation strategies to meet security program and policy requirements, and conducting internal and external reviews in support of Aimbridge’s risk and security mission.
• Assist in implementing appropriate network, application and technology vulnerability assessment programs with appropriate reporting, dashboards and tracking to ensure critical patches, gaps and vulnerabilities are remediated in a timely manner.
• Assisting the CISO in preparing presentations, reports, metrics and audit or client responses as necessary related to Aimbridge’s Security programs, events, projects and initiatives.
• Assist in the development and mentoring of staff as required.
• Serves as the backup to the Aimbridge CISO as may be required and provide security thought leadership in corporate, business unit and client meetings.

Property Details

Aimbridge Hospitality is a leading, global hospitality company with a growing hotel portfolio representing more than 1,500 properties in 50 states and 23 countries. As a top hospitality employer, we are a great place to unlock your future, providing unparalleled opportunities for you to reach places in your career you might have never imagined were possible - more opportunities to help create memorable experiences, ways to succeed, and great people to inspire you. Aimbridge Hospitality is based in Plano, TX, with additional corporate offices in Atlanta, Calgary, Fargo, Puerto Rico, San Clemente, and Washington D.C. Aimbridge EMEA has offices in Birmingham and Glasgow, UK, and Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Aimbridge LatAm has offices in Monterrey, Mexico.

Company Overview

As the global leader in third-party hotel management, our growing portfolio represents over 1,550 hotels in all 50 states and 22 countries, from top international lodging brands to luxury hotels, destination resorts and lifestyle hotels. Our associates around the globe are passionate about serving our guests and driving exceptional results, and thrive in a culture where everyone is inspired to be the best. Join a world of possibility with Aimbridge Hospitality.

Benefits

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan