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Chick-fil-A Principal Team Leader, Cybersecurity in Atlanta, Georgia
Overview
We are seeking a Principal Team Leader, Cybersecurity, to establish a cybersecurity program, influence technical leaders across the organization, and lead a team of highly experienced cybersecurity practitioners as they design and implement new preventative cybersecurity solutions to support Chick-fil-A's vertical business lines and international restaurants (entities). As the leader of the team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the Digital Transformation and Technology (DTT) Security team to lead and tailor the security strategy for these entities, advise on best practices, coordinate remediations to cybersecurity requirements and requests, and ensure the overall security posture of solutions provided by DTT Entity Technology Solutions (ETS).
This role is based in Atlanta, GA. For candidates that do not live in the Atlanta Metropolitan area, Chick-fil-A offers a full relocation policy. Our Flexible Future model offers a healthy mix of working in person and virtually, strengthening key elements of the Chick-fil-A culture by fostering collaboration and community.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Management
Craft and spearhead a forward-looking cybersecurity strategy that dovetails with the Chick-fil-A's overarching goals.
Influence organizational teams with deep technical knowledge, creativity, and a commitment to excellence.
Recruit, educate, and guide a high-caliber cybersecurity team, nurturing an ethos of continuous learning and enhancement.
Lead by example to instill a culture of growth, trust, and transparent communication.
Security Architecture and Innovation Oversight
Oversee the development and implementation of robust and scalable security architectures by the team, ensuring they meet Chick-fil-A requirements and industry best practices.
Encourage and guide your team in the adoption of the best technologies, fostering an environment where innovative security solutions can be conceptualized and developed to preempt potential threats.
Lead the strategic planning for cloud cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring that the team creates secure infrastructure for cloud systems and applications.
Consulting, Collaboration, and Relationship Management
Act as the senior security liaison, working collaboratively with the other security teams and other departments to align cybersecurity initiatives with business objectives.
Ensure that your team partners effectively with cross-functional development teams, embedding security practices seamlessly into the development lifecycle to achieve a balance between innovation and information protection.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, providing guidance on complex security issues, and advocating for security best practices across the organization.
Security Operations Management
Guarantee adherence to corporate security policies and standards, adjusting to changing regulations.
Identify, evaluate, and diminish cyber risks proactively with effective risk management strategies.
Carry out exhaustive threat modeling to pinpoint vulnerabilities and devise appropriate countermeasures.
Manage and refine the incident response protocol to ensure swift and effective action against security incidents.
Revel in complex problem-solving, disentangling intricate issues, and devising smart solutions that reinforce our defenses.
Reporting and Communication
Regularly update senior management on the security landscape, incidents, and project progress.
Employ expertise in analytics and data science to assist teams in developing secure AI and ML solutions.
Minimum Qualifications
Expertise in various cybersecurity domains including architecture, operations, and risk management.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to think strategically and translate security needs into practical solutions.
Knowledge of current cybersecurity trends and best practices.
Experience in incident response and crisis management.
Familiarity with international security standards and regulations.
Comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity best practices
Comprehensive understanding of risk management practices
Understanding of Cloud platforms and native security services
Understanding of network security principles
Understanding of DevSecOps principles
Understanding of attacker mindset
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in one or more of the following roles: Cybersecurity Manager, Cybersecurity Architect, Cybersecurity Engineer, Cybersecurity Consultant
Cybersecurity certifications (e.g. OSCP, GSEC, CEH, CISSP, Security+)
Minimum Years of Experience
8
Travel Requirements
10%
Required Level of Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Major/Concentration
Cybersecurity, Computer Science, MIS, Information Technology, or a related technical field of study
Requisition ID2024-16586
Job FunctionInformation Technology
Position TypeExperienced Professionals
Posting Location : LocationUS-GA-Atlanta