Director Information Security

Dynamic and growing retail company is now seeking a Director, Information Security!

The Director, Information Security is responsible for maintaining and executing WHSmith’s cyber security strategy, ensuring compliance with regulations, managing incident response efforts, and implementing effective security controls to protect the organization’s digital assets. They lead cross-functional teams and our third-party providers and foster a culture of security awareness to mitigate cyber risks and safeguard critical information.

About Us

WHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide. WHSmith North America, incorporating Marshall Retail Group (MRG) and InMotion, represents over half of the Company’s international store estate, with a collection of attractive, successful specialty retail stores located in airports and resorts across North America.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• FREE Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flex Time Off
• 401k with company match
• Huge Employee Discount at all our stores, so check us out
• Amazing training & career path
• Competitive pay!
• And more!

What You'll Do

• Develop, update, and maintain IT security policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure dissemination and adherence to security policies across the organization.
• Leads/inspires project team(s) to deliver company strategy and purpose through clear blueprints and roadmaps
• Plays a key role in shaping the overall IT strategy
• Ensure overall security of assets and databases
• Provide direction for the day-to-day operation of the Information Security team, and be a liaison of information from executives to officers, or vice versa.
• Identify security issues or concerns throughout the organization and provide integrative solutions to create a safer environment.
• Delegate projects, reports, investigations, etc., to information security staff.
• Maintain accurate records of security-related activities, prepare reports, and assist in the generation of metrics to measure the effectiveness of information security measures.
• Stay abreast of evolving security threats & vulnerabilities & provide recommendations for maintaining compliance.
• Perform the deployment, integration, and initial configuration of all new security solutions and of any enhancements to existing security solutions in accordance with standard best operating procedures.

What You Bring

• Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, information technology, or related
• 5-8 years directly related experience, 3+ years’ IT leadership/supervisory experience
• Previous experience working within a retail environment, including point-of-sale systems
• Proven experience in IT security, risk management, and policy development.
• Experience with security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs, etc.
• Excellent understanding of regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Team Leadership and Collaboration: Strong leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team, are essential.

Marshall Retail Group prides itself on creating unique experiences for customers by developing distinctive retail store concepts that feature and highlight the local culture, community, and lifestyle of the cities in which they are located. InMotion Entertainment Group is the largest airport-based electronics retailer in travel locations globally, with access and insight into the latest technologies for business and leisure travelers, InMotion offers lifestyle products and electronics that include a wide breadth of headphones, mobile power, Bluetooth speakers and travel accessories.

EEO/ADA/DFWP

Marshall Retail Group/InMotion is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin/ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, military/veteran status, marital status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by law. At Marshall Retail Group/InMotion, it’s about each person bringing passion and skills to a dynamic and inclusive workplace!