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Director of Cyber SecurityWHSmith North America • Las Vegas, NV, United States
Director of Cyber Security

Director of Cyber Security

WHSmith North America • Las Vegas, NV, United States
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Job Summary

The Director of Cybersecurity North America is responsible for maintaining and executing WHSmith North America’s cyber security strategy, leading a focused team to ensure operational rigor, compliance with regulations (including retail-specific compliance), and effective implementation of security controls to protect digital assets. They will act as the key liaison between the executive team and the operational staff.

Board Reporting & Group Support

  • 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.

Strategic Leadership

  • 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.

    • Business Engagement

  • 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.

    • Governance & Compliance

  • 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.

    • Operational Oversight

  • 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).

    • Risk Management

  • 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.

    • Team Leadership

  • 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

    • Job Requirements

  • 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.
  • Team Leadership and Collaboration : Strong leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team, are essential.
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