Marriott International - Bethesda, MD
posted 4 months ago
We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Director to lead our organization's efforts in developing and maintaining robust analytical platforms for advanced threat detection and prevention. This leader will oversee SIEM and UEBA platform engineering and delivery of Security Orchestration and Automated Response (SOAR) services to incident response personnel as well as operational monitoring of these critical services. A successful leader will maintain a focus on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement to ensure engineering and automation services effectively support our partners in Cybersecurity Operations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in computer sciences or a related field, along with 8+ years of collective experience in cybersecurity roles, including 5+ years managing security engineering or IT systems engineering functions. They should possess a working knowledge of information technology lifecycle management and software development lifecycle management. Current information security management certifications such as CISSP or CISM are preferred, along with familiarity with industry-standard security frameworks like ISO 27001 and NIST Cybersecurity Framework. In this role, you will define strategies for the delivery of SOAR services to drive incident response efficiency, manage teams of engineers and developers, and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational goals. You will also be responsible for continuous monitoring of industry trends and emerging technologies, providing regular updates to leadership, and managing budgets and expenses related to cybersecurity initiatives. The position requires strong project management skills, the ability to prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment, and excellent communication skills to articulate complex technical ideas in business terms.