Director, Security Architect, APEC

Negotiable
Experience
Unlimited
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Singapore, Singapore
Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Lead
and manage security architecture and engineering in APEC. Performs security
accreditation and evaluates the implementation of those controls in order
to grant Approval to Operate for a release of new infrastructure, services,
applications and processes into Marriott’s Production Environments in regional
level.

Leverages existing Security Engagement processes
and documentation, in conjunction with security compliance tools, to determine
control implementation status. Will routinely process ITSM Release and Security
Engagement Tasks to document justification for all approvals. Will routinely
collaborate with multiple teams, including, but not limited to, Business Release
Sponsors, Project Managers, Security Architects, Security Architecture Analysts,
and Change Management teams to ensure the Security Processes are followed
and completed in order to accredit the engagement or release.

Will
routinely manage and communicate the status of the tasks assigned in ITSM
to thoroughly document the accreditation resulting in granting of Approval
to Operate. Understand, communicate, interpret and enforce MI Policies
and Security Standards throughout the Certification and Accreditation process.

Understand and communicate control objectives in terms of both MI Policy
and Standards and Security Best Practice Frameworks, including, but not limited
to, NIST RMF, NIST CSF, PCI DSS, GDPR, MPLS, EU Privacy, ISO, as referenced
in Marriott’s Common Controls Framework. Will periodically provide status
and metrics for the assigned C&A Engagements in order to provide visibility
and transparency to GIS Senior Leadership

CANDIDATE
PROFILE

Education
and Experience

Required:

  • Bachelor’s
    degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field or equivalent
    experience/certification
  • 8+ years’ experience in Information Security
    with:
    • 3+ years in process-oriented Security Audit/Assurance/Technical
      Assessment role
    • 2+ years’ team management experience with security
      technical team members
    • 1-2 years’ experience/exposure to Common
      Controls Framework
    • Exposure/functional understanding of NIST RMF

  • Current and relevant information security certifications such
    as: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), (ISC)2 CGRC
    certification, ISACA, PCI QSA/ISA, ITIL, IS Certification & Accreditation
    Professional - ISCAP, GIAC Information Security Professional (GISP),

Preferred Skills &
Attributes

  • Strong oral and written communication skills
    and comfortable with speaking in large groups virtually and in person.

  • Ability to conduct independent security research.
  • Strong
    understanding of common OWASP flagship projects, Top 10, Cheat Sheets…etc.

  • Strong understanding of cryptography concepts: hashing, signing, encryption,
    decryption, tokenization
  • Strong understanding of SDLC and security
    integration points
  • Functional understanding of microservice application
    architecture
  • Functional understanding of common application security
    controls such as WAF, RASP, Intercepting Proxies
  • Comfortable with
    the following tools and technologies: GitHub Advanced Security, Postman, Fortify
    SCA, Jenkins, Artifactory, SonarQube, Docker, JIRA, Confluence, Aqua CSP, Nessus
    Pro or Tenable.io
  • Comfortable with technical report writing
    and crafting security requirements.
  • Basic understanding of network
    security concepts: DOS, DNS Spoofing, ARP Poisoning, Firewalls, Intrusion
    Detection, Segmentation
  • Basic understanding of Vulnerability and Patch
    Management practices
  • Basic understanding of endpoint security controls:
    EDR, Vulnerability Scanning Agents, HIDS, FIM
  • Basic understanding
    of Agile Software Development Practices & DevOps
  • Master’s degree
    in Computer Science or Software Engineering
  • Mid-level cloud computing
    certification, AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Azure Administrator Associate,
    Google Associate Cloud Engineer
  • Functional knowledge software
    engineering concepts: GOF software design patterns, SOLID design principles
    (SRP, OSP, LSP, ISP, and DIP) and design methods (Scrum, XP, Lean,
    Waterfall)
  • Functional understanding of common cryptographic algorithms
    and libraries
  • Functional foundational understanding of Cloud
    Computing

CORE WORK
ACTIVITIES

Security Accreditation


  • Works with development teams to review application source code for security
    and operational risks.
  • Perform manual code reviews of applications
    that are not compatible with automated SAST tools.
  • Provide detailed
    security documentation to developers, software engineers and technical personnel
    when necessary.
  • Provide guidance and recommendation to software
    architects and engineers on how to correct code related security
    flaws.

Managing Work, Projects, and Policies

  • Manage security architecture and engineering team
    in APEC.
  • Participate in peer reviews of security assessments created
    by other team members.
  • Manage tickets and SLAs associated with security
    testing efforts.
  • Maintain and contribute to the enterprise SSDLC
    standard.
  • Coordinates and implements work and projects
    as assigned.
  • Generates and provides accurate and timely results in
    the form of reports, presentations, etc.
  • Analyzes information
    and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

  • Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish
    work.
  • Sets and tracks goal progress for self and others.

  • Monitors the work of others to ensure it is completed on time and meets
    expectations.
  • Provides direction and assistance to other organizational
    units’ policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization
    of resources.

Leading Team

  • Creates
    a team environment that encourages accountability, high standards,
    and innovation.
  • Leads specific team while assisting with meeting
    or exceeding department goals.
  • Makes sure others understand performance
    expectations.
  • Ensures that goals are being translated to the team
    as they relate to tracking and productivity.
  • Creates and nurtures
    an environment that emphasizes motivation, empowerment, teamwork, continuous
    improvement and a passion for providing service.
  • Understands employee
    and develops plans to address need areas and expand on the strengths.

  • Provides the team with the capabilities needed to meet or exceed
    expectations.
  • Leads by example demonstrating self-confidence, energy
    and enthusiasm.

Conducting Human Resources Activities

  • Acts proactively when dealing with employee concerns.

  • Extends professionalism and courtesy to employees at all times.

  • Communicates/updates all goals and results with employees.
  • Meets
    semiannually with staff on a one-to-one basis.
  • Establishes
    and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees.

  • Solicits employee feedback.
  • Interviews job candidates and assists
    in making hiring decisions.
  • Receives hiring recommendations from team
    supervisors.
  • Ensures orientations for new team members are thorough
    and completed in a timely fashion.
  • Observes behaviors of employees
    and provides feedback to individuals.

Additional
Responsibilities

  • Provides information to supervisors,
    co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person
    in a timely manner.
  • Manages group or interpersonal conflict.

  • Informs and/or updates executives, peers, and subordinates on relevant
    information in a timely manner.
  • Manages time effectively and conducts
    activities in an organized manner.
  • Presents ideas, expectations
    and information in a concise, organized manner.
  • Uses problem solving
    methodology for decision making and follow up.
  • Performs other
    reasonable duties as assigned by manager.

At Marriott
International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer,
welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster
an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued
and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent,
and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any
protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected
by applicable law.

Marriott International is the world’s
largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities
for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work,​
begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team,
and become the best version of you.

We have an extraordinary portfolio of brands, with over 9,700 hotels and resorts under more than 30 preferred brands in the industry, covering 143 countries and regions, offering a richer selection for you to feel, experience, and explore the world.