Corporate Director of Cyber Security

Title: Corporate Director of Cyber Security

Location: Southern US preferred

As Corporate Director of Cyber Security, you will lead the strategic and operational efforts to protect the organization s digital assets and infrastructure. This role oversees all aspects of cyber security, including policy development, risk management, incident response, and team leadership. You ll work cross-functionally to ensure compliance, maintain system integrity and availability, and uphold the highest standards of data confidentiality and resilience.

Your role:

• Develop and execute a company-wide cyber security strategy aligned with business goals, focusing on infrastructure protection, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance.
• Create and maintain security policies, procedures, and proactive measures to address potential vulnerabilities and evolving threats.
• Lead and mentor the cyber security team, delegate responsibilities, conduct evaluations, and promote a culture of awareness and continuous improvement.
• Manage incident response efforts, including detection, investigation, coordination with internal teams or external agencies, and post-incident reviews.
• Oversee the design and maintenance of security infrastructure, including firewalls, access controls, IDS/IPS, and encryption, in collaboration with IT.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement security tools and technologies to enhance cyber resilience and support secure software and network architecture.
• Ensure adherence to cyber security regulations and standards such as ISO 27001 and PCI-DSS; conduct risk assessments and support internal audits.
• Develop and deliver security awareness programs and training sessions for employees; monitor compliance and enforce corrective actions when necessary.
• Partner with IT, legal, compliance, and executive teams to ensure cybersecurity objectives are embedded across departments and business operations.
• Safeguard system availability and data confidentiality while proactively responding to emerging threats and evolving industry standards.

What you ve got:

• A bachelor s degree in computer science, information systems, or related field; master s degree preferred
• 8 10 years of cyber security experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong expertise in SIEM, DLP, EDR, and cyber security frameworks and practices.
• Familiarity with GDPR, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, and other applicable regulations.
• Proven experience building and executing cyber security strategies, policies, and incident response plans.
• Deep understanding of network security, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills with strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• CISSP, CISM, CISA, or similar certifications are strongly preferred.
• Experience in the hospitality industry and knowledge of its unique cyber challenges is a plus.
• Being fluent in Spanish is highly preferred

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