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WHSmith North America · 3 weeks ago

Director of Cybersecurity

Las Vegas, NV

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$175K/yr - $200K/yr

5+ years exp

WHSmith North America is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity to maintain and execute their cyber security strategy. This role involves leading a team to ensure compliance with regulations and effective implementation of security controls to protect digital assets while acting as a liaison between the executive team and operational staff.

Retail

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide regular updates and risk assessments to the North America Board, ensuring transparency and alignment with corporate governance

Support the Group CISO in global security initiatives, acting as a regional extension of group-level strategy and execution

Develop and maintain the North America cybersecurity roadmap aligned with global WHSmith security objectives

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on emerging threats, regulatory changes, and risk posture

Actively engage with key business sponsors across HR, Finance, Legal, and other functions to ensure security initiatives align with organizational priorities

Communicate complex security concepts in business-friendly language to influence decision-making and secure buy-in

Establish and enforce IT security policies, standards, and procedures in line with NIST, PCI DSS, and WHSmith governance frameworks

Ensure adherence to WHSmith Information Security Governance Policy and Systems Security Policy

Lead incident response efforts for North America, ensuring timely detection, containment, and remediation of security events

Oversee vulnerability management, threat intelligence, and monitoring activities in collaboration with the Global Security Operations Centre (GSOC)

Identify and mitigate risks related to partial monitoring coverage and manual processes within the North American IT estate

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to close security gaps and enhance maturity across NIST CSF domains

Manage and mentor a regional security team, fostering professional development and succession planning

Collaborate with global InfoSec peers to ensure consistent security posture across all WHSmith geographies

Qualification

Cybersecurity strategyRisk managementIT security policiesIncident responseTeam leadershipRegulatory complianceCollaborationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, information technology, or related

5-8 years directly related experience, 3+ years' Cybersecurity supervisory experience

Proven experience in IT security, risk management, and policy development

Experience with configuring and integrating systems within enterprise IT environment

Proven experience managing industry standard security stacks

Excellent understanding of regulatory requirements and industry best practices

Ability to collaborate effectively with all business verticals to align security initiatives with organizational goals

Strong leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team

Company

WHSmith North America

About WHSmith North America WHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide.

Founded in 1955

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.marshallretailgroup.com/

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