Cybersecurity Strategy & Risk Director

Genting New York LLC; United States; On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Genting New York LLC is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity to design and drive the enterprise‑wide security program across the hospitality and entertainment properties. You will lead architecture, operations, and governance to protect information, meet regulatory requirements, and enable secure business operations.

The role requires strong leadership, deep technical expertise, and a proactive, risk‑driven mindset, with collaboration across executive leadership, IT, compliance, and regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (preferred).
• 8+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity or information security, including leadership roles in regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO, PCI DSS).
• Experience leading security operations, incident response, and regulatory audits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy and roadmap aligned with business objectives, regulatory obligations, and enterprise IT initiatives.
• Lead enterprise security architecture, including network security, endpoint protection, IAM, cloud security, and application security.
• Oversee security operations, including threat monitoring, incident detection, investigation, response, and post‑incident remediation.
• Establish and maintain cybersecurity governance, policies, standards, and procedures across all facilities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and frameworks, including NYSGC requirements, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, NIST, and data privacy laws.
• Serve as the primary cybersecurity liaison with regulators, auditors, and third‑party assessors, supporting audits, risk assessments, and examinations.
• Lead incident response planning and execution, including tabletop exercises, breach simulations, and crisis communications coordination.
• Manage third‑party and vendor security risk assessments, ensuring proper controls, attestations, and contractual safeguards are in place.
• Partner with IT Infrastructure, Applications, and PMO teams to embed security‑by‑design into all technology initiatives and system deployments.
• Oversee vulnerability management, penetration testing, and continuous risk assessments across on‑premise and cloud environments.
• Develop and manage the cybersecurity budget, tools, and vendor relationships to maximize risk reduction and operational efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and grow the cybersecurity team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Drive organization‑wide security awareness and training programs for employees, contractors, and third parties.
• Monitor emerging threats, technologies, and regulatory changes, proactively adjusting security posture as needed.
• Strategic thinking and risk‑based decision making.
• Executive‑level communication and stakeholder management.
• Incident response and crisis leadership.
• Regulatory and compliance expertise.
• Team leadership and talent development.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Risk management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS

Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC

Job description

Genting New York LLC is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity to design and drive the enterprise‑wide security program across the hospitality and entertainment properties. You will lead architecture, operations, and governance to protect information, meet regulatory requirements, and enable secure business operations.

The role requires strong leadership, deep technical expertise, and a proactive, risk‑driven mindset, with collaboration across executive leadership, IT, compliance, and regulators.