Vice President, Cybersecurity Operations

Vice President, Cybersecurity Operations - Denver, Colorado (Hybrid)

Are you a Cybersecurity Operations leader 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 Vice President, Cybersecurity Operations.

Western Union powers your pursuit.

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.

Role Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Craft and execute a forward-thinking cybersecurity strategy that aligns with organizational goals and global security standards, while fostering innovation and operational excellence.

• Team Management: Lead and expand a global team of cybersecurity professionals, including specialists in Attack Surface Reduction, Red Team Operations, Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Insider Threat Analysis, and more. Empower and mentor your team to achieve peak performance and career growth.

• Risk Management: Evaluate and prioritize cybersecurity risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure comprehensive incident management protocols are in place to respond swiftly to security breaches.

• Stakeholder Engagement: 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.

• Innovation and Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in cybersecurity technology. Champion the adoption of new tools and practices that enhance our security posture and operational efficiency.

Technical Expertise Required

• Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, ethical hacking, digital forensics, network security, and encryption technologies.

• Network Security: Proficient in managing network architecture and ensuring the security of data transmission and communication systems.

• Endpoint Security: Deep knowledge of endpoint protection strategies, including the deployment and management of antivirus software, intrusion detection systems, and firewalls.

• Cyber Analytics: Skilled in using data analytics to identify trends and potential threats, enhancing predictive and proactive security measures.

• Encryption Technologies: Expertise in the application and management of encryption standards to secure data integrity and confidentiality.

• Advanced Threat Detection: Ability to implement advanced threat detection mechanisms to quickly identify and mitigate sophisticated cyber-attacks.

Role 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.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what's next.

Western Union is positioned to become the world's most accessible financial services company -transforming lives and communities. We're 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. You'll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you're ready to help drive the future of financial services, it's time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at ~~~/ .

Salary

The base salary range is $250,000 - 300,000 USD per year, total on target compensation includes a base salary and short-term, and long-term 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 life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few ( ~~~/ ). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process 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.

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate.??

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.?

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Estimated Job Posting End Date

06-07-2024

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.