Cybersecurity Senior Manager - Remote

Pay

The starting salary for this role is estimated to be between $122,800 and $157,200. Base pay, however, will be determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, applicable skills, work experience, education, business needs, and market demands. This job is not bonus eligible.

Work Location/Other

This is a remote-based position, working from a home office within the U.S.

This position is not eligible for any immigration support.

Job Purpose

Promotes a high performing business environment by managing security functions. Solves business problems and directs teams in security design, operations, and execution of large scale technology projects.

Essential Job Results

Promotes a high performing business environment by managing technology solutions in security design and operations. Motivates and develops staff by assessing strengths and weaknesses and providing appropriate developmental and training opportunities. Implements successful hiring and retention practices. Ensures projects are aligned with department standards by reviewing functional plans based on acceptance criteria and cost justification. Approves proposed project plans and designs. Recommends course corrections to meet changing requirements. Ensures projects are completed according to defined success criteria by directing and overseeing teams in the design, implementation, and operations of large-scale initiatives. Reviews project plans for alignment with departmental standards, feasibility and integration with other projects. Ensures delivery of reliable high performance solutions and technical services. Creates functional policies, standards and procedures. Confers with and advises functional team on technical problems, priorities and methods. Manages technology by developing departmental technology plan. Proposes, and negotiates technology solutions in accordance with Company goals and functional guidelines. Customizes and implements industry-standard best practices and develops Company best practices. Manages vendor relationships by reviewing progress and evaluating and measuring performance. Meets financial objectives by overseeing and managing costs and resources. Protects the Company by handling business sensitive information with appropriate confidentiality and leading security incident response planning and execution. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, including PCI-DSS 4.0, by implementing robust security controls and conducting regular assessments.

Experience

Minimum 8 years related security or system architecture experience, including management level assignments.

Proven track record of managing end-to-end security in large-scale projects or complex environments.

Experience with full system development life cycle methodologies and their application in business solutions.

Education

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Significant experience with full system development life cycle methods for generating business software solutions.

Skills

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Financial / budgeting acumen.

Ability to resolve divergent interests and make quick, effective decisions.

Ability to develop in-depth understanding of assigned departments operations, contracts and accounting.

Accountability

Provides operational guidance on duties, service standards and goals.

Receives strategic and tactical direction on new products, processes or plans.

Attracts, retains, motivates and develops staff.

Accountability for special projects.

Leadership

Understands professional environment and knows how to avoid pitfalls.

Conveys sense of purpose and motivates others to accomplish goals.

Clearly communicates plans, expectations and outcomes.

May manage department with greater technical complexity and/or higher risk/profile projects or processes.

Knowledge

Sound professional know-how to meet technical standards.

Deals with concepts and complexity comfortably.

Familiarity with GDPR and PCI-DSS controls preferred.

Familiarity with standards and frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and risk assessment methodologies preferred.

Relationship Management

Convinces others, normally within the organization to accept new concepts and approaches.

Finds common ground and gains cooperation and agreement from others.

Quickly identifies critical priorities and eliminates roadblocks.

Problem Solving

Successfully manages department, single large project or process with significant scope and impact or multiple projects or processes.

Resolves defined problems by identifying root cause and creative solutions.

Makes good decisions based on analysis, experience and judgment.

Benefits Summary for Full Time Employees (work 30 + hours per week)

Available Day One:

* Medical/Dental/Vision

* Vacation/Sick/Floating Holidays - accruals start

* 401K - company match and direct contribution

* Employee discounts/Hotel discounts

* Financial and health wellness programs

Best Western International, Inc. (the "Company") maintains a policy of equal employment opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard race (including hair textures and hair styles associated with race), color or pigmentation, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, caste, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, LGBTQ+ individuals, height, or weight, pregnancy status, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, uniformed service or veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local laws. The Companys equal employment opportunity policy applies to all aspects of employment with the Company, including but not limited to, hiring, promotion, transfer, benefits, discipline and termination.

If you have concerns about improper conduct related to equal employment opportunity, please report your concerns immediately to your supervisor, a member of the Human Resources Department, or a member of the Executive Team. The Company will investigate all reports of improper conduct and will take appropriate action. No adverse action will be taken against anyone who, in good faith, reports such conduct, and employees, therefore, can and should raise concerns without fear of retaliation.