Director, Cyber Security and Compliance

Who We Are

Authentic is a unified platform that integrates M&A, brand strategy, creativity and digital innovation to unlock the power of its global Lifestyle and Entertainment portfolio. As the world’s largest sports and entertainment licensing company, Authentic connects strong brands with best-in-class partners to optimize long-term value in the marketplace. Its brands generate more than $32 billion in global annual retail sales and have an expansive retail footprint in more than 150 countries, including 13,000-plus freestanding stores and shop-in-shops and 400,000 points of sale. Authentic transforms brands by delivering powerful storytelling, compelling content, innovative business models and immersive experiences. It creates original marketing strategies to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints, platforms and emerging media

Why Authentic

You’ll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we’re saying is, this isn’t your average day job. If you’re hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let’s chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.

What You’ll Do

Authentic Brands Group is looking for a Director of Cyber Security and Compliance to lead our cyber security and compliance program. Our ideal candidate will have both business and technical acumen, with a proven track record of managing a security and compliance program for a large organization. This position requires initiative, creativity, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

What you’ll be working on

Lead overall Cyber Security and Compliance program

Mentor and coach a team of direct reports

Manage and coordinate third party contractors and consultants

Lead vulnerability scans

Participate in Cyber Security audits and penetration testing

Responsible for Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) audits and certification

Monitoring and oversight of third party relationships

Create and test Cyber Incident Response Plan

Create and test BCP/DR plan

Create and monitor vulnerability management program

Create and monitor operating system and application patching standards

Review and audit existing security policies and make suggestions based on current industry trends

Field inquiries regarding Authentic’s security profile

Lead the highest level of escalation for security incidents

Analyze and mitigate security vulnerabilities

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Experience working for a global company preferred

Passion for current and emerging trends in cyber security and compliance

Must Haves:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cyber security or equivalent

Minimum of 5-8 years a managing and maintaining a cyber security program

4+ years of team management experience

Experience creating and maintaining security programs

Expert in privileged access management systems (PAM)

Expert with Endpoint Detection and Recovery systems (EDR)

Experience with SOX certifications

Excellent oral and written and communication skills

Working knowledge of security monitoring solutions

Knowledge of SIEM tools, MSOC services and escalations

Experience with endpoint security response and mitigation

Security certifications a plus (SANS, CISM, GIAC, CISSP, etc.)

Primary Salary Location:

$190,000 - $215,000

Authentic is an equal-opportunity employer and we value and embrace the diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, disability, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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