What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Cybersecurity Engineering & Architecture position at Rent-A-Center?
Description
Director Cybersecurity Engineering & Architecture
Plano In-Office)
JOB PURPOSE
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Cybersecurity Engineering and Architecture to lead and oversee our cybersecurity engineering and architecture initiatives. This role requires a deep understanding of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), identity and access management (IAM) engineering , and building secure, scalable infrastructures to protect against cyber threats. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on expertise in both designing and implementing enterprise-level cybersecurity frameworks, as well as experience in vendor management, contract negotiations, and leading Proof of Value (POV) and Proof of Concept (POC) initiatives.
ABOUT UPBOUND / ACIMA
Upbound Group, Inc. (effective February 27, 2023 : NASDAQ : UPBD) is an omni-channel platform company committed to elevating financial opportunity for all through innovative, inclusive, and technology-driven financial solutions. The Company’s customer-facing operating units include industry-leading brands such as Rent-A-Center and Acima that facilitate consumer transactions across a wide range of store-based and digital retail channels. Upbound Group, Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas. Acima is headquartered in Draper, Utah.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluate current and future cyber architecture as it relates to infrastructure and applications, and lead the assessment of new technologies based on industry standards and frameworks.
- Lead and manage a team of cybersecurity engineers and architects, ensuring a strong, efficient, and highly collaborative working environment.
- Provide regular technical guidance and direction to support the business, including engineering teams, product managers, and vendors.
- Develop and execute strategies for cybersecurity engineering, architecture, and design, with a focus on securing hybrid network infrastructures and data.
- Serve as function-wide subject matter expert in one or more areas of application or infrastructure security.
- Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of IAM solutions, ensuring secure authentication, authorization, and identity governance.
- Architect, deploy, and maintain ZTNA models to ensure secure access control across all systems, applications, and devices.
- Manage vendor relationships and evaluate third-party solutions for cybersecurity needs, ensuring alignment with Upbound’s cybersecurity strategy.
- Lead contract negotiations with cybersecurity vendors, ensuring favorable terms, SLAs, and compliance with organizational security policies.
- Lead POV initiatives for new cybersecurity tools and technologies, conducting thorough evaluations and testing.
- Work with contractors and other third parties to implement cybersecurity technologies.
- Monitor the usage and bandwidth consumption of various cybersecurity technologies to ensure compliance with entitlements.
- Collaborate with other cybersecurity and IT teams to ensure end-to-end protection and compliance with industry standards.
- Provide leadership in creating, maintaining, and evolving the organization’s cybersecurity strategy.
- Work closely with stakeholders across business operations to address security concerns and help shape security policies and procedures.
- Design and implement security frameworks that support both on-premise and hybrid environments.
- Continuously evaluate and enhance security systems and technologies, staying current with the latest cybersecurity trends.
- Report to senior leadership on the effectiveness of the cybersecurity architecture and provide strategic recommendations.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCES
EDUCATION
COMPENSATION / BENEFITS
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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