American Airlines · 15 hours ago
Sr Manager, IT Business Information Security Collaboration, BISO
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expAmerican Airlines is a leading airline company that offers a range of travel-related services. They are seeking a Sr Manager for IT Business Information Security Collaboration to serve as a primary security partner supporting cybersecurity and aligning with the business’ strategic goals and operational needs.
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Responsibilities
Develop deep understanding of business unit’s operations, priorities, and strategic objectives to ensure cyber guidance and decisions are aligned with business needs
Serve as a bridge between business and cybersecurity, helping support business priorities with cybersecurity aligned actions
Drive overall security strategy within assigned business units, ensuring security by design principles are understood and executed across business initiatives
Champion cybersecurity awareness, encouraging secure behaviors and shared accountability across teams
Evaluate effectiveness of security practices, using KPIs and metrics to guide maturity and improvement across business units
Advise on and shape how cybersecurity controls and processes are included in new technology development efforts to minimize early-stage risk
Stay aware of incidents, risks, and compliance gaps, and coordinate appropriate remediation activities
Translate complex technical requirements into clear business narratives, enabling understanding, alignment, and buy in
Balance cybersecurity priorities with business needs, guiding decisions considering the organization’s risk appetite
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field
8 years of experience in information systems or a related field
3 years of experience with cybersecurity, information security, or a related field
Experience working in an advisory capacity to senior leadership
Demonstrate a strong history of collaborating effectively with cross functional teams on security focused initiatives within a large, complex IT environment
Exhibit advanced ability to communicate security concepts clearly to non technical audiences within a fast paced, business driven environment
Bring at least 2 years of leadership or management experience involving regular communication of complex security topics and metrics to stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives and the C suite
Familiarity with cybersecurity risk assessment methodologies and frameworks
Familiarity with cybersecurity technologies, tools, and best practices
Knowledge of relevant cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001) and regulations (e.g., TSA Cyber Amendment, HIPAA, GDPR)
Familiarity with industry-specific regulations (e.g., TSA, FAA, PCI DSS) and their cybersecurity requirements
Relevant professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or equivalent are highly desirable
Demonstrated leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail
Preferred
Master's degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, or a related field
10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or a related field
6+ years of experience IT alignment with relevant Business Units
2+ years of experience with implementing cybersecurity controls
Benefits
Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more
Company
American Airlines
American Airlines is an airline company that operates a diverse fleet of aircraft, including narrow-body and wide-body jets. It is a sub-organization of American Airlines.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2023-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2023-02-08Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2015-01-01Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Doug Parker
Chairman and former CEO at American Airlines
David Seymour
Chief Operating Officer
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