Director of Cybersecurity

About the TeamFanatics Collectibles is a new company working at the intersection of collectibles and technology. Backed by some of the best investors, sports properties and operators in the world, we are integrating with Fanatics’ global digital sports platform – which includes 900 sports relationships and more than 81 million reachable fans - to reimagine the collectibles business for the 21st century.
The Director of Cybersecurity (Fanatics Collectibles) reports to the Chief Information Security Officer of Fanatics Collectibles and is responsible for assessing Cyber risks to our technology and in building and maturing the Fanatics Collectibles’ Enterprise Security, Threat Hunting and Threat Intelligence programs.  The Director is also responsible for aligning security governance across Collectibles in support of enterprise security programs and business objectives.  The Director will also be directly responsible for reducing cybersecurity risk across enterprise security platforms and consumer and customer-facing eCommerce and NFT platforms. The Director is also responsible for proactively protecting information assets from unauthorized or inappropriate access, throughout our M&A processes and assisting with such transitions to ensure a secure design and integration is achieved for new subsidiaries.  The Director will also work closely with our other Fanatics’ security teams to participate in application security testing and penetration testing and to perform successful threat hunts with a goal of improving threat intelligence while reducing cybersecurity risks across our evolving technology landscape.

Duties and responsibilities may include:

• Develops an understanding of Fanatics’ current and forward-looking threat profile using requirements to improve the Information Security Program.
• Responsible for managing Information Security Governance, Risk & Compliance functions to implement our Fanatics’ global security policies, standards, and controls across all and future subsidiaries of Fanatics Collectibles.
• Protects valuable information and maintains the confidentiality and integrity of data through: knowledge of security management, network & protocols, data and application security solutions; knowledge of industry trends and current and emerging risks
• Partners with Operational Technology teams to identify improvement areas to reduce likelihood of impact from Cybersecurity risks such as ransomware in our industrial environments.
• Partners with the development teams on SDLC improvements, threat modeling, and secure coding practices
• Strong command of Cybersecurity organization practices, operations risk management processes, principles, architectural requirements, engineering threats and vulnerabilities, including incident response methodologies
• Cybersecurity expert, keeping technical skills current and participating in multiple security forums and communities
• Responsible for external engagement with peer groups and information security circles regarding cyber threats, to address events such as intrusions, malware, DDoS, unauthorized access, insider attacks and loss of proprietary information; this includes developing a deep understanding of global threat actors
• Ability to identify indicators of compromise, network attacks and systemic security issues as they relate to threats and vulnerabilities, with focus on recommendations for enhancements or remediation
• Monitors and reviews regulatory updates and issues relative to pertinent security regulatory requirements (such as GDPR, CCPA, PCI or SOX) and escalates findings appropriately
• Directs communications/security awareness programs and risk analysis with global businesses
• Supports electronic discovery and digital forensic investigations
• Partners with IT and the Business to ensure Fanatics Collectibles maintains appropriate disaster recovery (DR) and Business Continuity Plans which address Information Security requirements
• Provides expertise, guidance and advice related to all information security issues

Required Skills:

• 10+ years of progressive Information Security experience in a combination of Risk Management, Information Security, and Information Technology roles
• At least 5 years must be in a global leadership role in Information Security
• Experience protecting aspects of an e-commerce web presence
• Expertise in Information Security best practices and implementing Information Security Architectures
• Experience leveraging the MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat modeling frameworks
• Experience with STRIDE or similar threat modeling frameworks
• Detailed knowledge of global cyber threats, threat actors and the tactics, techniques and procedures used by cyber adversaries; demonstrated understanding of threat modeling techniques, in a cyber intelligence or cyber operations environment
• Experience in SDLC, secure coding practices, and ability to effectively apply risk principles to challenging business situations.
• Impeccable presentation and communication skills
• Clear experience & success negotiating competing demands across a variety of stakeholder groups
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams and develop meaningful relationships to achieve common goals
• Global experience preferred

Required Education and Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Management Systems, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Certificates as a CISSP, Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN), GIAC Defending Advanced Threats (GDAT) or equivalent certification preferred. May substitute an equivalent combination of education, experience, and other relevant industry certifications. 

Fanatics is building the leading global digital sports platform to ignite and harness the passions of fans, and maximize the presence and reach for hundreds of partners globally. Leveraging these long-standing partnerships, a database of more than 80 million global consumers and a trusted, recognizable brand name, Fanatics is expanding beyond its position as the global leader for licensed sports merchandise to now becoming a next-gen digital sports platform, featuring an array of offerings across the sports ecosystem.  
The Fanatics family of companies currently includes Fanatics Commerce, a vertically-integrated licensed merchandise business that has changed the way fans purchase their favorite team apparel, jerseys, headwear and hardgoods through a tech-infused approach to making and quickly distributing fan gear in today’s 24/7 mobile-first economy; Candy Digital, a digital collectibles company that is partnering with prominent sports properties, including MLB and MLBPA, to build an official NFT ecosystem; Fanatics Collectibles, a transformative company that is building a new model for the hobby and giving collectors an end-to-end collectibles experience; and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, a mobile betting, gaming and retail sportsbook platform. Additional ventures that will build out Fanatics’ footprint across the broader digital sports landscape will be rolled out soon.  Fanatics’ partners include all major professional sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, MLS, PGA) and hundreds of collegiate and professional teams, which include several of the biggest global soccer clubs.  As a market leader with more than 8,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives. At Fanatics, we’re a diverse, passionate group of employees aiming to ignite pride and passion in the fans we outfit, celebrate and support.  We recognize that diversity helps drive and foster innovation, and through our IDEA program (inclusion, diversity, equality and advocacy) at Fanatics we provide employees with tools and resources to feel connected and engaged in who they are and what they do to support the ultimate fan experience.   
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