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AVP, Information Security

The Walt Disney Company

Job Description

Posted on: 
November 18, 2024

Summary and company overview

Job Description Summary

The AVP of Information Security is part of the organization's Enterprise Risk Management team and contributes to the enterprise-wide information security program to ensure that information assets are adequately protected. This role will help lead our organization's security initiatives and protect sensitive information assets by overseeing the development, implementation, and management of our information security program, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices. You will collaborate with all levels of leadership and cross-functional teams to assess risks, enhance security measures, and respond to incidents effectively. This position is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and reporting on information security risks in a manner that meets compliance and regulatory requirements, and aligns with and supports the risk posture of the organization. Position requires sound knowledge of business management and a working knowledge of information security practices, technologies, and control frameworks. Serves a vital role in assurance activities related to the availability, integrity and confidentiality of member, business partner, employee and business information in compliance with information security policies and standards. The AVP of Information Security must be highly knowledgeable about the business environment, possess the ability to successfully work with stakeholders to identify safe ways to empower business objectives, and ensure that information systems are maintained in a functional and secure manner.

Company Overview

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Responsibilities

  • Monitors essential processes to ensure compliance with policies, standards, practices, and guidelines. Assists with information security compliance.
  • Owns business relationships with executive and other leadership stakeholders to drive enhancements to security posture.
  • Manages and executes the information security risk assessment process, including reporting and oversight of treatment efforts.
  • Supports PCI-DSS compliance program and ensures successful audits.
  • Supports penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, social engineering testing, risk analysis, and remediation.
  • Manages Information Security risk management activities, vendor reviews, asset inventories, third-party risk, and remediation.
  • Supports the information security training program.
  • Develops and supports information and access management initiatives.
  • Builds a culture focused on security and risk environment improvement.
  • Supports evaluations of internal control maturity against best practices and frameworks like NIST-CSF.
  • Maintains and produces policies, procedures, and standards documents.
  • Provides reporting and measurements of program effectiveness.
  • Supports the management of security incidents to protect corporate assets.
  • Monitors threat environment for emerging threats and advises stakeholders.
  • Coordinates external resources involved in the information security program.
  • Conducts user access reviews and identity management monitoring.
  • Manages documentation, requests processing, training, and projects.
  • Participates in meetings with vendors and key stakeholders.
  • Maintains tracking metrics and reporting on information security risks.
  • Prepares and delivers metrics-based presentations.
  • Keeps abreast of industry trends and serves as a subject matter expert.
  • Supports strategic growth and operational evolution of the Department.
  • Ensures integrity within department operations.
  • Creates a workplace culture consistent with organizational values.
  • Supports information security initiatives and projects throughout the organization.
  • Supports other Risk Management department programs and initiatives.
  • Manages and supports creation of new processes for information security.
  • Engages in discovery techniques to identify information security risks.
  • Trains with other information security team members to promote a holistic program.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Sciences, Business Administration or a technology-related field, and/or equivalent work or education related experience.
  • 5 to 10 years in Information Security/Cyber Security.
  • Information Security program management experience.
  • Moderate to Advanced Skills with MS-Excel, MS-Word, and MS-PowerPoint.
  • Strong communication skills, ability to lead work efforts, and self-starter.
  • Strong propensity for action and ownership.
  • Experience in supporting an effective control environment.
  • Proficient in writing and creating program documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Post-Graduate Degree.
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
  • Financial Services experience.
  • Leadership experience and executive presence.
  • Working knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management principles/frameworks.

Additional commentary

Hiring Range and Benefits

The hiring range for this position is $140,000 to $160,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

Summary and company overview

Job Description Summary

The AVP of Information Security is part of the organization's Enterprise Risk Management team and contributes to the enterprise-wide information security program to ensure that information assets are adequately protected. This role will help lead our organization's security initiatives and protect sensitive information assets by overseeing the development, implementation, and management of our information security program, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices. You will collaborate with all levels of leadership and cross-functional teams to assess risks, enhance security measures, and respond to incidents effectively. This position is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and reporting on information security risks in a manner that meets compliance and regulatory requirements, and aligns with and supports the risk posture of the organization. Position requires sound knowledge of business management and a working knowledge of information security practices, technologies, and control frameworks. Serves a vital role in assurance activities related to the availability, integrity and confidentiality of member, business partner, employee and business information in compliance with information security policies and standards. The AVP of Information Security must be highly knowledgeable about the business environment, possess the ability to successfully work with stakeholders to identify safe ways to empower business objectives, and ensure that information systems are maintained in a functional and secure manner.

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