Director-Cyber Security (Privilege Access Management / PAM)American Express • Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Director-Cyber Security (Privilege Access Management / PAM)
American Express
- Phoenix, Arizona, United States
- Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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Oversees and mentors teams in Cybersecurity to foster a culture of continuous learning, growth opportunities, and inclusivity Manages resource allocation, project timelines, and budgets to ensure alignment of cybersecurity projects with organizational goals Collaborates with senior leadership to hire top talent and implement strategies for talent retention and professional development, ensuring a high‑functioning and cohesive team Drives strategic initiatives in cybersecurity, managing risk and ensuring compliance with global standards and regulatory requirements Leads responses to complex security and operational events, coordinating with cross‑functional teams to mitigate impacts, analyze root causes, and prevent recurrences Develops, enforces, and innovates advanced security policies, procedures, and standards to maintain compliance and champion a culture of security awareness and proactive risk management Develops and drives strategies for vulnerability management, integrating comprehensive assessments or penetration testing into risk management practices Ensures the effectiveness of security controls through regular audits, assessments, or metrics Maintains relationships with external partners and regulatory bodies to stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends and regulatory requirements Engages and influences stakeholders across the organization to prioritize and implement critical security recommendations Collaborates and co‑creates effectively with teams in product and the business to align technology initiatives with business objectives Leads a team of professionals in architecting and operating Privilege Access Management controls across the enterprise Establishes a vision and then leads the team to transform Privilege Access Management through the implementation of Agentic AI within PAM controls
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, and/or comparable experience; advanced degree preferred Knowledge of security frameworks and best practices Knowledge of Network Security and Application Security Knowledge of Threat Modeling Knowledge of Identity & Access Management (IAM) Knowledge of Cloud Security Management Knowledge of global regulatory requirements and industry standards for cybersecurity Knowledge of Data Security Management Knowledge of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP) and security fundamentals Knowledge of Security Architecture Management Knowledge of Security Governance and Operations Knowledge of Security Testing & Remediation Knowledge of Data Engineering Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automating security tasks Knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, risk management, threat intelligence, and incident response Technical expertise in multiple relevant technologies, with knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks, cybersecurity protocols, and operational best practices
Work Experience
Experience in a cybersecurity senior leadership role Experience in leadership and mentorship roles, with the ability to foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development Experience in designing and implementing advanced security architectures in large, complex organizations Experience collaborating with senior leadership to align security strategies with business goals Experience in common Privilege Access Management tools: Password vaults, session managers, authZ controls at the server level. Experience in engineering solutions using Generative or Agentic AI. This includes the use of agents to automate functions, development of custom GPTs to speed assessments and audit responses, and more.
Licenses And Certifications
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
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Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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