Atlas Air Worldwide

Outsourced aviation services: cargo, charter, leasing

Director Information Security Engineering and Architecture

Security Engineering & ArchitectureConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWhite Plains, NY, USA$191k - $258kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or relevant work experience is required.
At least 10 years of progressive experience in information security, including at least 5 years in an architecture or engineering role.
At least 7 years in a team lead, manager, or similar leadership role in cybersecurity or application security.
Demonstrated technical expertise and experience leading high-performing cybersecurity teams.
A proven track record of leading and delivering complex security initiatives.
Experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and GCP) and hybrid network environments.
Proficiency in threat modeling, application security, Identity and Access Management, and risk management.
Knowledge of application security tools, public cloud providers, CI/CD platforms, and container services.
A successful track record of hiring and retaining cybersecurity professionals and collaborating across multiple teams.
Ability to direct teams and remain aware of workload, timelines, and obligations without micromanaging.
Experience managing annual cybersecurity budgets, including expenses for internally developed, commercial, and third-party tools.
Ability to translate technical security concepts into lay terms.
Comfort presenting to technical and non-technical audiences.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
The position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship or employer immigration support, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of experienced individual contributors and technical managers, including hiring, career development, and performance reviews, with a focus on enhancing leadership effectiveness.
Lead technical leaders, including hiring, mentorship, career development, and performance reviews, with a focus on enhancing leadership effectiveness.
Provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching for staff and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and team building.
Participate in the Extended Technology Leadership team and collaborate across the group.
Establish and maintain security architecture principles, standards, and patterns that enable secure-by-design practices across the enterprise.
Provide leadership and influence cybersecurity strategy across the product portfolio.
Maintain a holistic focus across infrastructure, application security, vulnerability management, and third-party partnerships and dependencies.
Drive the technical vision and roadmap for information security solutions across cloud and on-premises environments.
Oversee the Aircraft Cybersecurity program.
Partner with enterprise infrastructure, development teams, and business stakeholders to integrate security requirements into technology initiatives.
Develop partnerships aimed at improving product security practices and reducing cost.
Evaluate emerging security technologies and trends and recommend solutions to advance the company's security posture.
Manage Information Security operational and capital budgets, including forecasting and reporting fiscal performance for the area of responsibility; ensure appropriate multi-year investments while adapting to a rapidly changing environment.
Manage relationships with key security vendors, partners, and regulators.
Evolve architectural design by understanding the existing ecosystem and pain points, including performance, financial, and scalability considerations, to deliver a positive impact.
Translate business needs into architectural requirements and estimate the financial impact of alternatives.
Develop and implement training and succession plans to develop internal staff and expand technical and leadership capacity within the team.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in aircraft cybersecurity is desired but not required.
Understanding of NIST standards for Information Security is strongly desired.
One or more of CISSP, GCSA, CSSLP, SABSA, or similar security certifications is desired but not required.

Join Atlas Air Worldwide. Move the World with Us!

At Atlas Air Worldwide, we’re not just an airline, we’re a global engine powering cargo, passenger, and leasing operations across more than 70 countries. As a leader in outsourced aviation logistics, we’re built on a foundation of safety, service excellence, integrity, innovation, teamwork, and responsibility. With over 30 years of history, a modern all-Boeing fleet, and nearly 5,000 teammates collaborating across operations, technical, and corporate functions, we’re driven by purpose.

If you're ready to grow, innovate, and help us deliver excellence every single day, you belong here.

Position Summary:This position is responsible for providing strategic leadership and technical vision in developing and maintaining Atlas Air’s information security architecture, infrastructure, and engineering initiatives. A highly visible role interfacing with multiple internal and external teams, this role combines strategic planning and technical expertise to drive the evolution of the company’s cybersecurity program.

Values and Behavioral Standards: To ensure the effective communication and application of company values and behavioral standards, as stated in our company “Code of Conduct” policy, and to respond appropriately in the event of any known departure.

Major Job Accountabilities:

Leads a team of highly experienced individual contributors and technical managers including hiring, career development and performance reviews with a focus on enhancing leadership effectiveness
Leads technical leaders including hiring, mentorship, career development, and performance reviews with a focus on enhancing leadership effectiveness
Provides leadership, mentoring and coaching for all staff and fosters a culture of accountability, innovation and team building
Forms part of the Extended Technology Leadership team and works collaboratively across the group
Establishes and maintains security architecture principles, standard, and patterns that enable secure-by-design practices across the enterprise
Provides leadership and influences cybersecurity strategy across the product portfolio
Provides a holistic focus across infrastructure, application security, vulnerability management and third-party partnerships and dependencies
Drives the technical vision and roadmap for information security solutions across cloud and on-premise environments
Oversees the Aircraft Cybersecurity program
Partners with enterprise infrastructure, development teams, and business stakeholders to integrate security requirements into technology initiatives
Develops partnerships aimed at improving product security practices and reducing cost
Evaluates emerging security technologies and trends and recommends solutions to advance the company security posture
Manages the Information Security operational and capital budgets including forecasting and reporting of fiscal performance for domain of responsibility. Ensures that the proper investments are made with regards to a multi-year view but is adaptable in a rapidly changing environment
Manage relationships with key security vendors, partners, and regulators
Evolves architectural design through awareness of existing ecosystem and pain points (performance, financial, scalability) to deliver a positive impact
Translates business needs into Architectural requirements and estimate the financial impact of alternatives
Develops and implements training and succession plans to develop internal staff and expand technical and leadership capacity within the team
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience required.
Minimum10+ years of progressive experience in information security, with at least 5 years in an architecture or engineering role
Minimum 7+ years in a team lead, manager or similar leadership role in cybersecurity or app security.
Demonstrated technical prowess, along with proven experience leading high-performing cybersecurity teams
Proven track record of leading and delivering complex security initiatives
Experience with security major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid network environments.
Proficient in threat modeling, application security, Identity and Access Management, and risk management
Well-versed with application security tools, public cloud providers, CI/CD platforms and container services
Successful track record of hiring and retaining cybersecurity professionals and multi-team collaboration
Able to direct teams and be actively aware of workload, timelines and obligations without micromanaging
Experience managing annual cybersecurity budgets with expenses for internally developed, commercial and third-party tools
Exemplary communication and leadership skills
Must be able to translate technical security concepts into lay terms
Must be comfortable presenting in front of technical and non-technical audiences
Experience in aircraft cybersecurity desired but not required
Understanding of NIST standards for Information Security strongly desired
One or more of CISSP, GCSA, CSSLP, SABSA or similar security certifications desired but not required

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship or employer immigration support either now or in the future.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, place of birth, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

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Competitive compensation will be offered based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity and other factors. In addition, a range of benefits to include medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, as well as generous paid time off, and 401K contributions are offered as a part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range

$191,000—$258,000 USD

At Atlas Air Worldwide, we believe in the power of people, the promise of innovation, and the responsibility we hold to each other, to our customers, and to the planet. Join us and be part of a team that lifts more than cargo; we lift ambition.

Pay Range 191000 - 258000 USD

About the Company

Atlas Air Worldwide

Outsourced aviation services: cargo, charter, leasing

Atlas Air Worldwide provides outsourced aviation services worldwide, including cargo, charter, leasing, and passenger operations for clients like the U.S. military, e-commerce companies, tech firms, humanitarian groups, and sports teams. It operates fleets under brands such as Atlas Air, Southern Air, Polar Air Cargo, and Titan Aviation Holdings, handling crews, maintenance, and flight operations for customers under long-term contracts and leasing agreements. The company differentiates itself by serving multiple market segments with a multi-brand approach and by offering both charter services and asset leasing and management, giving tailored, flexible aviation solutions with global reach. Its goal is to deliver reliable and efficient transportation that helps clients move goods and people across the world, supporting business growth and community stability.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: White Plains, NY
Founded: 1992

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