Accommodations Plus International ยท 3 months ago
VP, Cybersecurity
Melville, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$190K/yr - $210K/yr
15+ years expAccommodations Plus International (API) is the global leader in crew accommodation and travel logistics, powering over 18 million crew room nights each year for 100+ airlines and travel operators worldwide. They are seeking a Vice President of Cybersecurity to lead the development and execution of their enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy, focusing on protecting IT systems and data while building and managing a cybersecurity team. This role requires a blend of technical and interpersonal skills to influence all levels of the organization and strengthen security posture.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive security strategy aligned with business goals
Minimize security incidents and ensure proactive defense mechanisms
Establish compliance with standards to meet client and business needs
Cybersecurity awareness and best practice compliance is actively practiced across API
Own and evolve enterprise-class security systems
Implement and maintain compliance with multiple standards (ISO27001, SOC2 TYPE 2, GDPR & PCI-DSS)
Align standards, frameworks and security with overall business and technology strategy
Identify and communicate current and emerging security threats
Design security architecture elements to mitigate threats as they emerge
Work with software applications leaders to ensure software applications meet highest security best practices and address OWASP, SonarQube and Qualys findings
Create solutions that balance business requirements with information and cyber security requirements
Identify security design gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommend changes or enhancements
Provide training and foster awareness of security best practices to company team members
Conduct regular system tests and ensure continuous monitoring of network and applications security
Establish and test disaster recovery procedures and conduct breach of security drills
Promptly respond to all security incidents and provide thorough post-event analysis
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security architecture or computer network defense or equivalent
Strong, proven skills at indirect leadership through influence to ensure all employees are practicing best in class security management
In-depth knowledge and experience with relevant National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standard, ISO27001 specifications, SOC2 TYPEII attestation and PCI-DSS certification
Direct experience handling advanced cybersecurity incidents and associated incident response toolsets
Proven subject matter expertise in computer forensics, incident response and follow-up, intrusion analysis, malware analysis, and security engineering
Demonstrated ability to identify and address risks associated with business processes, operations, information security programs and technology projects
Deep understanding and practical use of security principles, architecture and emerging technologies
Solid understanding of Windows, *NIX, and Cloud Security (AWS and Azure)
Managing the design and implementation of digital security solutions, including continuous monitoring and improvements to those solutions
Managing third party suppliers and partners of security related tools and services
Pragmatic hands-on knowledge and experience with security considerations of cloud computing, including data breaches, broken authentication, hacking, account hijacking, malicious insiders, third parties, Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), data loss and Denial of Service (DoS) attacks
Demonstrated experience in identity and access management (IAM)
Prior management of an enterprise-level incident response team and security operations center
Preferred
Experience with ethical hacking and penetration testing
Advanced degree in cybersecurity or related fields
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
SANS Institute related certifications
Undergraduate degree in computer science or computer or network engineering or related field
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Competitive 401(k) matching
Paid Time Off
Company
Accommodations Plus International
Accommodations Plus International provides crew lodging solutions in airline industry.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
ClearPoint Investment Partners
2025-06-03Acquired
2018-08-21Private Equity
Leadership Team
Richard McLeer
Chief Executive Officer
Tony Kamel
Founder and Chairman
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