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AVP, IT Operations & Cybersecurity

DIRECTV · 2 Locations · On-site

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About DIRECTV

DIRECTV is an American digital entertainment services provider delivering sports, news, movies, family, and local programming channels. Backed by Space Capital.

About the role

The AVP, IT Operations & Cybersecurity is an influential executive leader accountable for setting the strategic direction of the organization's cybersecurity posture and IT operations function. This role directs multiple functional areas, establishes enterprise-wide strategy, and ensures organizational alignment with DIRECTV's business objectives.

What they're looking for

  • Extensive expertise and demonstrated experience in cybersecurity, IT operations, and strategic planning
  • Proven track record leading large-scale operational functions within a complex organization
  • Experience managing complex organizational structures, multiple teams, and cross-functional stakeholders
  • Demonstrated success managing external partner and vendor relationships
More about this role

The AVP, IT Operations & Cybersecurity is an influential executive leader accountable for setting the strategic direction of the organization's cybersecurity posture and IT operations function. This role directs multiple functional areas, establishes enterprise-wide strategy, and ensures organizational alignment with DIRECTV's business objectives. The AVP serves as a key strategic business partner to the executive team, translating corporate goals into actionable security and operations roadmaps while managing significant budget, resources, and cross-functional teams.

  • Own and drive the overall direction of cybersecurity and IT operations across the enterprise.
  • Develop and authorize corporate and organizational cybersecurity and IT operations policies for implementation across multiple functional areas and business units.
  • Build and maintain comprehensive strategic roadmaps that align cybersecurity and IT operations strategy with broader business objectives.
  • Partner directly with executive leadership to align business strategy with organizational goals.
  • Manage cybersecurity domain experts and technical leaders across multiple teams.
  • Direct and control activities across...

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