Executive Director of IT, Cybersecurity

The Executive Director, Cybersecurity & Data Privacy is responsible for all aspects of Cybersecurity, including IT Data Privacy, Risk Management, Resiliency, Compliance, Governance, Seim, Asset Management, Identity & Access Management, Auditor Reports, and the overall IT Policies & Procedures, and Security Awareness & Training Activities across the Company.

The individual helps to drive the cybersecurity program for the Company to ensure that it adopts, executes, maintains, and publishes security standards, processes, and procedures company-wide to ensure our posture is in line with the Company’s business strategy and framework.

The individual is accountable for managing, maintaining, and developing our security strategy, programs, and operations security requirements. 

Core responsibilities include overseeing compliance of information assets and ensuring they are adequately protected with acceptable levels of controls. The success of this individual and program will be directly attributed to a leader capable of understanding the environment and driving resources and actions necessary to mature our practices.

This role will serve as a key contributor to privacy and compliance initiatives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a staff of information security professionals, hire and train new staff, conduct performance reviews, and provide leadership and coaching, including technical and personal development programs for team members.
• Implement and maintain a comprehensive Security and IT Risk Management program that aligns with the company-wide enterprise risk management framework
• Coordinate and lead efforts to build a culture of compliance around information security and compliance. Manage training and dissemination of security policies and practices.
• Assist the Manager of Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery with the development/enhancement of effective disaster recovery policies and standards to align with company business continuity management program goals.
• Lead the operation of security services such as vulnerability assessment, threat monitoring and incident response.
• Conduct accurate and timely threat assessments across all areas of responsibility. Coordinate responsive actions for disaster recovery, business continuity, and incident response plans.
• Provide subject matter expertise to management on a broad range of information security standards, best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Help coordinate organizational efforts in response to security events.
• Develop and maintain the company’s information Security policies in accordance with best practices and policy lifecycle management,
• Maintain appropriate security measures and mechanisms to guard against unauthorized access to electronically stored and /or transmitted data and protect against reasonably anticipated threats and hazards.
• Manage technology related risks for internal systems as well as third parties.
• Oversee operational resiliency program as it relates to technology interactions both internally and externally.
• Ensure compliance to Information Security policies and practices.
• Maintains current knowledge of industry and regulatory trends and developments for the enterprise technology. Leverage best practices to continually improve information risk management and governance.
• Provide KPIs, metrics, dashboards, and related reporting.
• Adheres to other defined SOPs as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree with minimum of 10+ years of experience in IT security field, infrastructure, and operations. Major in Computer Science, Technology, Information Security, or another related field preferred.
• Certification required in one of the following: CISSP, CISM.
• Strong background in information technology finance and experienced in ERP implementations
• Prior experience coordinating within operating divisions. Ability to make decisions and final recommendations which routinely affect the activities of others.
• Strong knowledge of personnel practices. Strong knowledge of effective writing techniques. Strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Extensive interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with end-users, IT peers, managers, and vendors
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively adapt to rapidly changing technology and apply it to business needs.

About the Resort

Atlantis Paradise Island, a lush oceanside resort located on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, is a dynamic destination that launched 25 years ago as a first-of-its-kind modern marvel of nature and engineering. Bahamian culture and the spirit of Atlantis’ more than 5,000 beloved team members are the heart and soul of this legendary resort. The immersive programming connects guests to the rich history, art, people, food, and festivities of the Bahamas, while remaining dedicated to sustainability and environmental conservation. 

Atlantis was developed and operated by Kerzner International, a leading international developer and operator of destination resorts, casinos, and luxury hotels. In 2012, the resort development was acquired by Brookfield Asset Management. Three of the resort’s five properties, Royal, Coral and Cove, participate in the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program. 

Throughout 2023 and 2024, Atlantis is rolling out bold multimillion-dollar renovations and exciting new partnerships throughout the resort – from a complete renovation of The Royal to a reimagined Atlantis Casino and much more. The resort's 25th anniversary launches a new chapter for the first-of-its-kind celebrated entertainment resort and destination, ensuring that travelers will continue to experience the best at Atlantis Paradise Island, with stunning accommodations, innovative cuisine and extraordinary experiences ranging from live musical performances and concerts to internationally acclaimed food and wine festivals. 

Atlantis features five unique lodging options with a total of 3,800+ rooms: the grand iconic towers of recently renovated The Royal, family-friendly accommodations at The Coral, water-side villas at Harborside Resort, all-suite luxury accommodations at The Cove, and residential-style accommodations with full kitchens at The Reef 

The resort is centered around Aquaventure, an innovative 141-acre waterscape of thrilling slides and river rides, fourteen pools, and five miles of white sand beaches. Home to the largest open-air marine habitat in the world, over 50,000 marine animals from 250 species make their home in natural ocean-fed environments. 

Guests of Atlantis Paradise Island have exclusive access to unforgettable eco-tourism themed excursions led by resort team members and local partners, including Pieces of 8 boat tours, Tropic Ocean Airways, Coco Bahama Air Seaplanes and Aquazeal yacht charters. Day trips to the Bahamas' out islands of Exuma and Eleuthera to swim with pigs and nurse sharks or feed iguanas in their natural habitats, are a few of many #BahamasAtHeart itineraries travelers can discover. 

Dolphin Cay, the resort's 14-acre marine mammal habitat, is an advanced marine education center and animal rescue rehabilitation hospital whose first residents include 17 rescue dolphins from Hurricane Katrina. Visitors to Dolphin Cay can participate in creative, non-disruptive interactions that build real awareness, stir emotion, and help fund the resort's conservation efforts. Every visit to Dolphin Cay and each Atlantis Marine Adventure, such as snorkeling and SCUBA diving, benefits ABPF. 

The Atlantis Marina offers 63 slips and hosts vessels up to 250 feet/76 meters. The Atlantis Marina overlooks Marina Village, a charming pedestrian village dotted with a series of family friendly and fine dining outlets, bars, lounges, coffee, pizza and ice cream stores, plus a gathering spot for visitors to explore a variety of shopping, local artisans, live entertainment, seasonal events and more. 

Outdoor and wellness amenities include: the 30,000 sq ft tranquil Mandara Spa, state-of-the-art fitness center and group exercise classes including spin, stand up paddleboard yoga and beach boot camps; a newly opened tennis center which includes pickleball courts, and offers tennis lessons, equipment rental plus three clay courts and three hard courts; a full-size basketball court; and exclusive access to the award-winning Ocean Club golf course, an 18-hole golf course designed by Tom Weiskopf. 

Additional amenities include: a 400-seat movie theater; Atlantis Kids Adventures (AKA) for children ages 3-12, video game arcade and CRUSH, a nightclub for teens; Jokers Comedy and Night Club offering nightly entertainment and live music; the Atlantis Casino; duty-free, luxury brand retail shopping; and celebrity chef culinary masterpieces, Paranza by Michael White, Fish by José Andrés, Nobu by Nobu Matsuhisa, and Silan by Alon Shaya. Atlantis is the only resort in the region with three Michelin star-rated chefs, and is home to the Caribbean’s first Shake Shack, plus a variety of Bahamian chef led restaurants: Sip Sip, McKenzie’s Conch Shack and Sun & Ice. The Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival launched in 2023 and draws celebrity talent from chefs and personalities Martha Stewart and Andrew Zimmern to Food Network stars chefs Alex Guarnaschelli, Duff Goldman and Robet Irvine. Unparalleled meeting and convention space including Oceans Edge, the premier beach side venue for destination weddings and social events round out the variety of amenities, services and resort offerings.