Chief Information Security Officer

About Hotel Trader :

Hotel Trader is a 100% automated & cloud-based distribution management company providing the tools necessary for hotels to seamlessly connect to global demand with the click of a button. We fully embrace an entrepreneurial culture where taking risks and doing things differently is the only way. Our Mission is to remove friction caused by manual and labor intensive processes in all of the business endeavors that we undertake internally and externally. Emerging from COVID, HT has grown its revenues more than 200% in 2023. 

With a growing workforce of 100 employees, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of security and integrity in all our operations.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to join our team and lead our cybersecurity initiatives.

Job Responsibilities :

- Develop, implement, and monitor a strategic, comprehensive enterprise information security and IT risk management program to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information owned, controlled, or processed by the organization.

- Manage the enterprise's information security organization , consisting of direct reports and indirect reports (such as individuals in business continuity and IT departments).

- Create, communicate, and implement a risk-based process for vendor risk management, including the assessment and treatment for risks that may result from partners, consultants, and other service providers.

- Develop and manage information security budgets , and monitor them for variances.

- Establish and administer a process for investigating and acting on security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents.

- Update and maintain the company’s incident response plan and processes to address potential threats.

- Coordinate with stakeholders to keep them informed of risks and contingencies associated with potential security threats.

- Advise the organization with current information about information security technologies and related regulatory issues including analysis and implementation of any legislative actions that affect information security and compliance.

Qualifications :

- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a combination of risk management, information security, and IT jobs with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role .

- Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, and NIST.

- Strong understanding of the cybersecurity risks associated with various technologies and ways to manage them.

- A Master’s degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science , or a related field is preferred.

Key Skills :

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to communicate security and risk-related concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences.

- Proven track record and experience in developing information security policies and procedures , as well as successfully executing programs that meet the objectives of excellence in a dynamic environment.

- Must be a critical thinker , with strong problem-solving skills.

- High level of personal integrity, and the ability to professionally handle confidential matters and show an appropriate level of judgment and maturity.

- High degree of initiative , dependability , and ability to work with little supervision .

Work Environment :

- This position offers a fully remote work setup , allowing the flexibility to work from anywhere.

- We support a balanced approach to work and personal life while maintaining a strong focus on performance and results.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply.