Director, Cyber Security Architecture

Denver, CO, United States

Job Description

Director, Cyber Security Architecture - Denver, Colorado

Are you ready to lead a Cyber Security Architecture team? Are you a Cyber Security professional who is excited about joining a highly skilled security team for a leading global fortune 500 company?How about unleashing your skills in a hugely successful business that is committed to moving money for better? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then it is time to join Western Union as a Director, Cyber Security Architecture.

Western Union powers your pursuit.

In this pivotal role, you will report to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and be responsible for enabling the implementation of the cybersecurity organization's strategy and architecture. This role also provides strategic technical leadership across the organization to ensure cybersecurity controls, measures, and investments are closely aligned with our business strategy. With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and ensuring the highest level of security across our organization, we are looking for a leader who can drive our cybersecurity initiatives to new heights. The successful candidate will maximize return on cybersecurity investments, ensure a balanced and capable portfolio, and minimize operational costs.

Role Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect leadership, guidance, and expert advice to develop, promote, and maintain cybersecurity controls and performance measures, ensuring the cost-effective protection of company assets.

Lead the definition of system, technical, application, and deployment of cybersecurity architectures and programs, recommending courses of action to maintain cost-effectiveness and competitiveness across multiple programs, products, platforms, and services.

Research, design, and advocate for new technologies, architectures, and security products that support security requirements for the enterprise, its customers, business partners, and vendors, while avoiding vendor sprawl.

Serve as a cybersecurity subject matter expert in areas such as M&A, product development, secure software development, cloud

infrastructure/platform

security, network security, system and application security, identity/access management, and zero trust.

Develop the business, information, and technical artifacts that constitute the enterprise cybersecurity architecture and solutions within each respective domain. Hire, develop, and mentor security practitioners while managing day-to-day team activities.

Role Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

At least 15 years of combined IT and Security work experience, with a broad exposure to

infrastructure/network,

Cloud (IaaS/PaaS), and multiplatform environments.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to translate complex technical issues into clear and concise language for non-technical audiences, including executive management.

Extensive experience in designing and managing security solutions for systems hosted in cloud platforms like Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Microsoft Azure.

Demonstrated ability to launch and deliver multiple major architecture initiatives using internal and external staff.

Experience working in large, complex organizations with a strong reliance on real-time 24x7 IT and security operations.

Proficiency in secure software design, secure architectures, security testing, vulnerability detection and remediation in a CI/CD pipeline.

Significant experience and detailed technical knowledge in multiple areas of security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, and application security.

Understanding of cybersecurity regulations and frameworks, including NIST/DoD frameworks, NIST 800-171, DFARS 252.204-7012, ISO 27001, PCI DSS and CMMC.

Strong ability to develop strategic direction and long-term objectives without supervision.

Proficient in technical writing and creating policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

Holds one or more of the following certifications: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA.

Experience in the financial services and/or the remittance market.

Strongly Preferred Qualifications:

Masters or PhD in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, or a related discipline.

At least ten (10) years of direct information security leadership and technical experience, including architectural integration of security controls, measures, and technologies.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for whats next.

Western Union is positioned to become the worlds most accessible financial services company transforming lives and communities. Were a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. Youll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If youre ready to help drive the future of financial services, its time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at

https://careers.westernunion.com/ .

Salary

The base salary range is $180,000 260,000 USD per year, total on target compensation includes a base salary and short-term (20% of base), and long-term (20% of base), incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates qualifications, skills, and competencies.

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and lifeinsurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few

( https://careers.westernunion.com/global

-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interviewprocess or in an offer of employment.

Your United States specific benefits include:

Family First Program

Flexible Time off

Medical, Dental and Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Parental Leave

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

02-02-2024

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.

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