Chief Security Officer

About the role

Serve as the executive responsible for the identification, development, implementation, and management of AFA’s security strategies and programs. Responsible for overseeing and strategically implementing/coordination of Cyber, Physical and Digital Security by providing an integrated security governance infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Work with Executives, Information Technology, Business Units, the Property Company, and Human Resources to establish policies and procedures to advance, automate and monitor various aspects of the integrated security approach.
• Ensure the security function adds value to the business and gives it a competitive advantage, in the context of the organization's strategic plans and budget directives and proper prioritization.
• Forge strong and secure relationships between departments to allow for smooth operations, free from security vulnerabilities, worry, and friction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university required; Master's degree preferred. Area of study: in Law, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Security Management, Information Systems Management and/or Criminal Justice
• At least 3-5 years of direct experience in a significant leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage the functional capital and expense budget
• At least 10-15 years of experience in private sector corporate security or related public-sector organization
• Certification in security or other related disciplines preferred
• Strategic orientation with ability to act tactically, as required
• Proven skills succeeding in a matrix-management environment
• Global perspective, multi-cultural understanding and approach
• Solid focus on detail, as required
• Excellent conceptual and critical thinking skills
• High integrity
• Emotional maturity
• Strong negotiator/facilitator and consensus builder
• Sound understanding of process management principles
• Ability to interact at all levels of the organization, and sensitivity to divisional/organizational management issues
• Change agent

Skills and Competencies

• To accomplish the following, relate and communicate with senior executives, the Board of Directors, and its operating committees.
• Understand the strategic direction and goals of the business and how to intertwine security needs with the goals and objectives of the organization.
• Understand and assess the impact of changes in the areas of economics, geopolitics, organizational design and technology, and how they relate to potential threats and risks to the organization.
• Ensure security incidents and related ethical issues are investigated and resolved without further disrupting operations, and are conducted in a fair, objective manner in alignment with the organization’s values and code of business conduct.
• Facilitate the use of traditional and advanced scenario planning techniques in assessing risks and threats to the organization.
• Understand how to successfully network and develop working relationships with key individuals in staff and line positions throughout the organization.
• Promote organizational learning and knowledge sharing through internal and external information resources in line with the culture of the organization.
• Be politically astute but not politically motivated.
• Be realistic and comprehend the need to assess the financial, employee, or customer implications of any plan or recommendation.
• Function as an integral part of the senior management team with regard to planning and capital expenditures.
• Develop organization-wide security awareness as appropriate for the business and the culture of the organization.