Support Center - Irving

As a Director - Security Engineering you will be responsible for establishing and administering information security engineering and operations strategies and procedures for the information security function. In this role you will develop and implement information security and disaster recovery programs, and manage the development, deployment and execution of controls and defenses to ensure the security of Michaels systems.

Major Activities

Provide leadership, vision and oversight in development and implementation of cloud and application cyber security strategy to define state-of-the-art policies and processes that enable the company to establish consistent, effective information security practices and minimize risk. Champion the digital transformation from security perspective, work directly with development and infrastructure teams to develop and implement shift-left secure software development processes.Monitor systems for cloud and application cybersecurity vulnerabilities, threats and events, oversee incident response planning, and make tradeoffs between business risk and delivery of business values.Evaluate potential business impacts from security breaches and provides strategic and tactical guidance to business decision-makers.Manage communication and dissemination of Cloud and application security standards and advise company regarding internal or external data security threats.Manage cloud and application security operations team to proactively analyze and directly respond to internal and external threats to system security including, unauthorized access, vulnerability assessments, record attempts; minimizes/mitigates risk to information and systems.Identify cloud and application cybersecurity architecture, goals, objectives and metrics; analyzing business needs and priorities for protection of critical systems.Partner with cloud and application security vendors to assist in our data security capabilities. Ensure vendors are performing their roles and meeting their obligations and our expectations in delivering information security services. Recruit, develop and evaluate Cloud and Application Security team performance to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience

Minimum Special Certifications or technical skills

Solid technical understanding of security operating systems such as Unix / Linux, Windows, iOS, and AndroidSolid understanding of cryptography and security protocolsHands-on experience on web security

Minimum Type of experience the job requires

10+ years information technology experience5 years management experience with solid background in information security and privacy, protection of key function areas with enterprise-wide administration expertise highly preferredExperience in managing cybersecurity across a diverse set of geographies, lines of business, threat environments, regulatory schemes, and contractual requirements

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

At The Michaels Companies Inc, our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity. As the leading creative destination in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, and MakerPlace by Michaels, a dedicated handmade goods marketplace. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com

At Michaels, we prioritize the wellbeing of our teams by providing robust benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members. Our benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more. For more information, visit mikbenefits.com.

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.

Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).

EEOC Know Your Rights Poster in English

EEOC Know Your Rights Poster in Spanish

EEOC Poster Optimized for Screen Readers

Federal FMLA Poster

Federal EPPAC Poster