REMOTE Director of Information Security (Candidates must be in Dallas, TX or Knoxville, TN)

As the Director of Information Security – Architecture & Engineering, you’ll lead the teams responsible for building our enterprise security architecture and engineering capabilities. Think of yourself as the studio head of cybersecurity — setting the vision, defining the standards, and ensuring every system, app, and network across the group is secure by design. You’ll partner closely with our CISO, technology leaders, and global business teams, creating a seamless blend of innovation and protection that keeps our guest experience running as smoothly as the final cut. Your Responsibilities (Featured Roles) Strategic Leadership & Governance • Set the enterprise-wide security architecture strategy that keeps our global operations safe from opening credits to end credits. • Partner with our CISO and executive teams to evolve the cybersecurity roadmap — balancing bold innovation with airtight protection. • Establish the security standards, patterns, and blueprints that guide teams across multiple business units and regions. • Lead and mentor a team of world-class security architects and engineers. Architecture & Engineering Excellence • Architect secure solutions across cloud, on-prem, and cinema technology environments — from POS to mobile apps to loyalty systems. • Embed security-by-design into every technology initiative, ensuring new systems roll out like polished premieres. • Oversee secure vendor integrations, payment systems, and global platform partnerships. • Drive DevSecOps adoption across engineering teams. Operational Security Engineering • Direct the engineering of our critical security stack: SIEM, EDR/XDR, IAM, firewalls, vulnerability tools, encryption, and more. • Implement automation and orchestration across monitoring and response workflows — reducing time-to-detect and time-to-respond. • Ensure secure patching, configurations, and cloud posture management. • Provide expert architectural guidance during major incidents. Compliance, Risk & Assurance • Ensure alignment with PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and Cineworld governance standards. • Lead threat modeling, risk assessments, and continuous improvement programs. • Build dashboards and metrics to spotlight security maturity and resilience. Collaboration & Influence • Partner with Cinema Operations, Guest Experience, Data Analytics, and Corporate IT — ensuring security is part of the storyline early and often. • Communicate complex issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. • Build strong vendor relationships that uphold our cybersecurity expectations. Who We’re Looking For • 10+ years of information security architecture or engineering experience; 5+ years leading teams. • Proven success securing enterprise and cloud environments at scale. • Expertise with AWS/Azure security, zero-trust, microservices, DevSecOps, and secure design. • Familiarity with tools like CrowdStrike, Splunk, Palo Alto, Okta, Qualys. • Strong communication, leadership, and storytelling skills. • Bonus points for CISSP, CISM, SABSA, or cloud security certifications. • Experience in entertainment, retail, hospitality, or other consumer-centric industries is a plus. Apply tot his job