Manager - Security SER Process Management

Job Number

Job Category Information Technology

Location Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Schedule Full-Time

Located Remotely? Y

Relocation? N

Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY

This role is responsible for assuring all functions of the Security Engagement Review (SER) Process are performed in a timely manner. As a member of the Security Architecture and Strategy (SA) team as a coordinator role working within the SA team assigning engagements, verifying the SERs are moving forward, identifying challenges in completion of these assessments and removing obstacles to the completion. The coordinator will also work with teams outside SA to gather the required information for the completion of the SER, guide these teams during the process, and serve as the point of contact for any issues or questions that arise.

Other tasks which will make this role successful would include creating and giving presentations on the SER process and organization, including to senior executive level associates, managing small projects, and a level of comfort in explaining basic security concepts. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are required.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, training, or certifications
• 5 years overall Information Technology experience in a large organization that includes experience in reviewing Security Architectures and explaining security risks/gaps as well as mitigation strategies is highly desirable.
• The coordinator must have strong interpersonal communication skills, as well as organizational skills.

Preferred:

• Strong working knowledge of IT service management (e.g., ITIL-related disciplines)
• Ability to communicate Security Requirements for areas including but not limited to; Cloud Computing, Application Development, IAM, Cryptography, and Infrastructure design and standards to a varied audience.
• Technical experience working in a large organization, with experience in networks and data centers.
  • Experience in hospitality, with a focus on technologies such as data centers, project management, and third-party vendor projects.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize projects to provide excellent customer satisfaction results.
• Coordination of team members to assure no tasks remain unfinished or abandoned.
• Ability to conduct independent research on possible issues with the process.
• Strong abilities and experience in documentation and written communication for diverse audiences
• Experience working with diverse and distributed global teams.
• Basic knowledge of technologies such as, but not limited to; SaaS services, Application Design, Network Infrastructure, Operating Systems, Identity and Access Management.
• Strong negotiating, influencing and problem resolution skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to assess customer/client needs, creatively approach solutions, decide and influence appropriate courses of action independently.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Contributes to, evaluates, and supports the documentation, and validation processes necessary to assure that associates, information technology systems and business processes meet the organization's information assurance, security, and privacy requirements.
• Consults with customers to gather and evaluate functional requirements and provides these to the Security Architect team.
• Provides sound advice and recommendations to leadership and staff on a variety of relevant topics within the pertinent subject domain
• Works with the Security Architect Analysts to monitor ongoing project activities, intake of new projects and monitoring of the Security Engagement Process to meet team objectives for performance. Managing Projects and Priorities
  • Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
  • Champions leaders' vision for product and service delivery.
  • Makes and executes the necessary decisions to keep moving forward toward achievement of goals.
  • Provides direction and assistance to other teams regarding projects.
  • Determines priorities, schedules, plans and necessary resources to promote completion of any projects on schedule.
  • Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  • Thinks creatively and practically to develop, execute and implement new project plans.
  • Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
  • Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates the quality of operations. Delivering on the Needs of Key Stakeholders
  • Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders.
  • Communicates concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of business priorities.
  • Supports the achievement of team and process performance goals. Providing Process Guidance and Consultation
  • Provides recommendations to improve the effectiveness of processes and programs.
  • Demonstrates advanced knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.
  • Demonstrates advanced knowledge of function-specific procedures.
  • Applies knowledge/judgment to achieve business goals.
  • Foresees, identifies, and resolves problems.
  • Performs other reasonable duties as required for this position.

California Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $83,550.00 to $178,603.00 annually.

Colorado Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $83,550.00 to $162,366.00 annually.

Hawaii Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $101,096.00 to $178,603.00 annually.

New York Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $83,550.00 to $178,603.00 annually.

Washington Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $83,550.00 to $178,603.00 annually. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible to receive an annual bonus. Employees will accrue PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive minimum of 7 holidays annually.

All locations offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave, educational assistance, 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others.

Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected. Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered for Remote positions.

The application deadline for this position is 28 days after the date of this posting, 04/10/2024.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

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