Vice President, Cybersecurity Operations

$250,000 - $300,000/Yr

Western Union - Denver, CO

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Denver, CO

5,001-10,000 employees

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

As the Vice President of Cybersecurity Operations at Western Union, you will develop and lead a comprehensive cybersecurity operations program designed to protect our organization's digital assets and infrastructure on a global scale. You will be responsible for leading a global and diverse team of cybersecurity professionals spread across multiple regions, including experts in Attack Surface Reduction, Red Team, Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Insider Threat, Security Operations, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Cyber Analytics, and Encryption. Your leadership will be instrumental in ensuring the security and resilience of our organization's systems against evolving cyber threats across different geographical locations. The Vice President of Cybersecurity Operations will play a pivotal role in ensuring effective cybersecurity operations, recognizing the substantial and material impact that security events can have on an organization's viability and overall success. In this role, you will craft and execute a forward-thinking cybersecurity strategy that aligns with organizational goals and global security standards, while fostering innovation and operational excellence. You will lead and expand a global team of cybersecurity professionals, empowering and mentoring them to achieve peak performance and career growth. Evaluating and prioritizing cybersecurity risks will be a key responsibility, as will developing mitigation strategies and ensuring comprehensive incident management protocols are in place to respond swiftly to security breaches. Collaboration with senior management, IT leaders, and external partners will be essential to ensure a unified approach to cybersecurity, driving awareness and embedding a culture of security across all levels of the organization. Staying abreast of industry trends and advancements in cybersecurity technology will be crucial, as you champion the adoption of new tools and practices that enhance our security posture and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Craft and execute a forward-thinking cybersecurity strategy that aligns with organizational goals and global security standards.
• Lead and expand a global team of cybersecurity professionals, empowering and mentoring them to achieve peak performance and career growth.
• Evaluate and prioritize cybersecurity risks, developing mitigation strategies and ensuring comprehensive incident management protocols are in place.
• Collaborate with senior management, IT leaders, and external partners to ensure a unified approach to cybersecurity.
• Drive awareness and embed a culture of security across all levels of the organization.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in cybersecurity technology, championing the adoption of new tools and practices.

Requirements

• 15 years of proven experience in senior cybersecurity leadership roles, ideally within a global enterprise.
• Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, ethical hacking, digital forensics, network security, and encryption technologies.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing cross-functional teams in a multinational environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic thinker with an analytical mind, adept at problem-solving and decision-making.
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, etc.) are highly desirable.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with advanced threat detection mechanisms.
• Familiarity with data analytics to identify trends and potential threats.

Benefits

• Family First Program
• Flexible Time off
• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Parental Leave