What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Information Technology Security position at Highgate?
Overview
The Director of IT Security will oversee all security responsibilities for both the hotel level and corporate operations. The position will require both a technical understanding and a comprehension of modern security practices. Activities would include executive level security briefings, control of security training programs, management of our PCI control program and developing and implementing security best practices across all systems.
This position is based from our corporate offices in Irving, Texas.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the CIO and partner with executives and their direct leadership teams to build robust Security roadmaps and plans.
- Collaborate and oversight of multiple Managed Security Services Partner's.
- Champion security practices and major security & compliance initiatives.
- Work closely with Enterprise Risk Management to create quarterly, annual, and long-term security and risk management goals.
- Articulate strategies, define metrics, and provide necessary updates to executive leadership.
- Lead audit responses to 3rd party owner auditors, regarding IT security controls.
- Partner with business unit leadership for the development, planning, and execution of major security initiatives.
- Develop and maintain an asset prioritization program according to an asset’s risk and business impact.
- Constantly updates the cybersecurity and information security strategies to address new threats.
- Maintain a multi-year cybersecurity and information security roadmap with key performance indicators focused on reducing risk.
- Ensure the development and implementation of an ongoing employee and member security awareness program.
- Produce and maintain security policies and identifies area where new polices are needed.
- Directs development and execution of an enterprise-wide Incident Response Plan.
- Oversees and prepares the security budget.
- Stay abreast of latest security news and trends to guide the mitigation of threats.
- Other duties as assigned.
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