Hiring: Director of Cyber Security / Agentic AI - Privileged Access Management (PAM) Company: American Express Location: Phoenix, AZ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-13 02:13:23 Target Skills & Keywords : Bash, Compliance, DNS, Express, IAM, Penetration Testing, PowerShell, Python, TCP/IP, TestNG About the job Experience: •Proven hands-on experience in a cybersecurity senior leadership role •Proven hands-on experience in leadership and mentorship roles, with the ability to foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development •Proven hands-on experience in designing and implementing advanced security architectures in large, complex organizations •Experience collaborating with senior leadership to align security strategies with business goals •Proven hands-on experience in common Privilege Access Management tools: Password vaults, session managers, authZ controls at the server level. Required Skills: •Oversees and mentors teams in Cybersecurity to foster a culture of continuous learning, growth opportunities, and inclusivity •Manages resource allocation, project timelines, and budgets to ensure alignment of cybersecurity projects with organizational goals •Collaborates with senior leadership to hire top talent and implement strategies for talent retention and professional development, ensuring a high-functioning and cohesive team •Drives strategic initiatives in cybersecurity, managing risk and ensuring compliance with global standards and regulatory requirements •Leads responses to complex security and operational events, coordinating with cross-functional teams to mitigate impacts, analyze root causes, and prevent recurrences •Develops, enforces, and innovates advanced security policies, procedures, and standards to maintain compliance and champion a culture of security awareness and proactive risk management •Develops and drives strategies for vulnerability management, integrating comprehensive assessments or penetration testing into risk management practices •Ensures the effectiveness of security controls through regular audits, assessments, or metrics Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, and/or comparable experience; advanced degree preferred •Knowledge of security frameworks and best practices •Knowledge of Network Security and Application Security •Knowledge of Identity & Access Management (IAM) •Knowledge of Cloud Security Management •Knowledge of global regulatory requirements and industry standards for cybersecurity •Knowledge of Data Security Management •Knowledge of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP) and security fundamentals •Knowledge of Security Architecture Management •Knowledge of Security Governance and Operations Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!