Chief Information Security Officer at Minnetonka

Job Description

Carlson Overview

Carlson is a vibrant, global, family-owned hospitality and travel company with a strong portfolio of leading brands. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., Carlson encompasses more than 1,070 hotels in 81 countries; more than 900 restaurants in 61 countries; and a majority stake in Carlson Wagonlit Travel, the global leader in business travel management. Our business portfolio has significantly evolved over the last few years to focus on hospitality. We are a global leader in that space thanks to the strengths of our hospitality and travel brands - Radisson, Country Inns & Suites By Carlson, Park Inn by Radisson, Park Plaza, T.G.I. Fridays, Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) - and our strong geographic footprint.

Position Responsibilities
The Chief Information Security Officer will function as the leader of information security strategies and programs that enable our business in a secure manner. Responsible for creating and maintaining an environment that safeguards the assets, confidential information and intellectual property of Carlson.

• Define, identify and classify critical company information assets, assess threats and vulnerabilities regarding those assets and implement safeguard recommendations.
• Working within our information security framework, direct the planning, development and implementation of global security policy and technical security architecture. This includes policies, standards and guidelines related to proprietary information, communication systems, and data security. If also includes integrating security architecture into the ongoing Technology/Security plan.
• Lead a combination of internal and outsourced security professionals and service providers to develop and deliver ongoing security services. Participate and support the project management and operational methodologies to facilitate change and high availability service.
• Oversee the investigation of security breaches and assist with system, disciplinary and legal actions associated with mitigation of such breaches as necessary. Serve as the enterprise focal point for computer security incident response planning, execution and awareness.
• Chair the Information Security Council, ensuring ongoing executive education, approval of policies and enhancement of services.
• Coordinate independent security audits, as appropriate.
• Maintain relationships with local, state and federal law enforcement and other related government agencies, as appropriate, as well as liaison with industry peers and all internal departments and executive teams.
• Serve as a member of the Global IT Council.
  
  

Qualifications

• A Bachelors degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Technology Management or equivalent related experience is required
• At least 10 years of information technology experience, with at least 5-7 years of relevant security experience in a corporate or business environment, of which at least 3 years has been in a supervisory/management role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate and maintain professional certifications such as CISSP or CISM and PCI.
• The incumbent must possess and demonstrate strong leadership skills, the ability to motivate and persuade others, a high level of integrity, excellent communication, facilitation and public speaking skills and a passion for business results.

EOE M/F/D/V

Carlson

Job Requirements

 
Country: USA, State: Minnesota, City: Minnetonka, Company: Carlson.