Director Cybersecurity Jobs

Department: Technology
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Job Summary
Provide technical, functional, and strategic Leadership for Cybersecurity related initiatives across the Cybersecurity Defense domain. Apply business acumen to all components of the planning process at a department level. Oversee Cybersecurity projects and operations across functions to ensure technical and functional solutions are resilient, well integrated, comply with technical strategy, and meet or exceed Department requirements. Represent VP or CISO in meetings/decision-making processes. Responsible for delivery of new services service enhancement, as well as maintenance of existing services. Responsible for monitoring and responding to Cybersecurity incidents, Cybersecurity Engineering incidents, threats, risk and vulnerabilities. Also responsible for Cybersecurity governance, compliance, Technology data privacy, and Cybersecurity for the aircraft and connected technologies.
Additional details:
The culture of Southwest Airlines means we embrace a flexible workplace and value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. This role is a hybrid position based out of our Corporate Campus in Dallas, TX, which requires Employees to work onsite on our Corporate Campus at least three days a week. The Department designates the specific three days of the week Employees must work on-site.
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences .
Model the Southwest Way
Guide and lead Team Members using SWA talent management practices to coach, develop and engage Employees
Adhere to Company values and competencies to foster a Culture of inclusion, recognition, and support of a safe work environment
Invest in Leadership and self-growth through participating in continuous learning and development
Responsibilities
Create, lead, support, and influence the achievement of the mission, goals and objectives of the department and organization
Oversee organizational issues, maintain an enterprise/industry perspective, and make appropriate decisions/trade-offs as required
Assist internal and external Customers with establishing enterprise security strategies and facilitate solutions
Identify and influence business process change, definition, refinement, and execution in support of best business practices
Extend delivery capability of Department through negotiating and leveraging outside consultants, vendor relationships, offering to extend delivery capability of Department
Establish and maintain operations and strategic plans for systems and technology implementations: ensure ongoing stability of systems consistent with defined organizational objectives and strategic direction
Develop and manage information security budgets and monitor them for variances
Assist in leading a risk-based process for vendor risk management, including the assessment and treatment for risks that may result from partners, consultants and other service providers
Assist in leading a risk-based process for Cybersecurity risk management, including maintenance of risk registers and recommendations as to risk mitigation priorities
Work with executive leadership to determine acceptable levels of risk for the organization
Deliver and facilitate solid systems solutions in support of business processes and across technical and business Customers
Liaise with Partners and external agencies and other advisory bodies as necessary, to ensure that the organization maintains a strong security posture
Acquire and manage the necessary resources, including leadership support, financial resources, and key Cybersecurity personnel to support Technology security goals and objectives and reduce overall Cyber organizational risk
Develop policy, plans, and strategy in compliance with appropriate regulations, policies, and standards in support of organizational Cyber activities
May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of management/Leadership principals, personnel practices, and regulations
Advanced knowledge of technology and Cybersecurity practices, concepts, methodology, and trends
Advanced knowledge of business acumen including understanding product strategy across market segments
Advanced knowledge of business to assess impact of applied technology on Customer’s business processes
Knowledge and interpretation of relevant regulatory requirements, such as Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS), and other various Federal Aviation regulatory requirements
Advance level knowledge and experience of Threat Intelligence and Incident Response
Understanding of the impacts of a critical threat or incident to business functions and outcomes
Skilled in excellent partnering, negotiation and communication in order to facilitate interactions with business Customers and technical support
Ability to implement strategic direction and influence at the Department Level
Ability to effectively lead larger, more complex Teams to accomplish goals/objectives
Ability to manage multiple project Teams and stakeholder expectations while delivering quality projects on time and within budget
Ability to develop, continuously evolve and move forward a sound strategic vision for the Department
Ability to prioritize problems and solutions at a department/enterprise level and provide effective follow-up and communication when problems occur
Ability to apply critical reading/thinking skills
Ability to exercise judgment when policies are not well-defined
Education
Required: High School Diploma or GED
Required: Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration or related field and/or equivalent formal training
Experience
Demonstrated experience leading multiple teams or functions through subordinate Leaders
Advanced level Business Acumen in functional area with understanding of broad business impacts
Preferred: Leadership and Experience in Threat Intelligence and Incident Response
Expansive and far reaching knowledge in:
A Cybersecurity, Business and / or Information Technology environment, related to Departmental functions, including managerial/leadership experience.
Directing multiple large applications, operations, and engineering development efforts
Multiple technologies or business areas and broad business/system expertise
Licensing/Certification
N/A
Physical Abilities
Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time
Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job
Other Qualifications
Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
Must meet confidentiality expectations as to confidential, proprietary and sensitive Company information
Air travel with frequent overnight stays required
Ability to work extended hours as needed
Competitive market salary from $189,950 per year to $227,000 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.

• 401(k) match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits
• Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

**Profit-sharing contributions are subject to plan’s vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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