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Sr. Manager, Information Security Engineering and Operations

Job Title Senior Manager, Information Security Engineering & Operations

The Senior Manager, Information Security Engineering and Operations is responsible for leading the operational team of The Pokémon Company International’s (TPCi) Information Security Department. This role oversees engineers and architects in the development and implementation of security standards and controls. This role ensures solutions meet the business needs of the enterprise, align with security and regulatory policy, and protect the data of our employees and customers.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and mentor a team of talented and passionate Information Security Engineers and Architects.
• Plan the Information Security roadmap and strategy to identify gaps in security posture and drive the implementation of risk remediation initiatives and projects.
• Partner with teams across the Technology organization and the enterprise to drive security practices and results.
• Establish and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Security Engineering and Operations team.
• Develop and oversee program efforts around Application Security, Incident Management, and Cloud/Infrastructure Security.
• Ensure security requirements are integrated into application development, data management, and cloud/infrastructure management processes.
• Oversee the development and implementation of Information Security standards, as well as security capabilities and tools to mitigate security risk.

What You’ll Bring

• 2+ years in Information Security program leadership and personnel management.
• 10+ years of relevant technical experience, with the majority of this in a formalized information security team.
• Strong background in technical engineering and architecture, such as infrastructure/cloud engineering or software development.
• Proven ability to build partnerships and collaboration between stakeholder teams.
• Strong communication skills and ability to outline security risks to senior leadership.
• Experience managing security vendors and managed services providers.
• Strong experience in Incident Management, SOC management, and Incident Response planning.
• BS Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering and/or equivalent working experience.
• Information Security certifications (CISSP, SANS GIAC, CISA, etc.) a plus.

How You Will Be Successful

• Excellence (Quality): Achieving a standard of excellence with our work processes and outcomes
• Customer focus: Striving for high customer satisfaction, going out of our way to be helpful and pleasant
• Communication: Balancing listening and talking, speaking and writing clearly and accurately, influencing others, keeping others informed
• Collaborative: Being helpful, respectful, approachable and team oriented, building strong working relationships and a positive work environment
• Brand Ambassador: Understands the essence of Pokémon and core pillars, demonstrates friendship, community and good sportsmanship
• Innovative: Generates unique ideas that lead to solutions, champions change and takes initiative thinking of better ways to do things, embracing continuous improvement.

What to Expect

We offer a professional, fun and creative work environment. While we maintain a good balance between work and life, additional hours may be required at peak times or for specific initiatives. Ability to work flexible hours as required for key initiatives or in support of business units is a must. Travel between office locations internationally may be required on occasion, with occasional domestic travel as needed.

The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of people so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.