About the Role
This role involves leading global cybersecurity strategy for a major travel technology company that operates across hospitality, financial services, and online booking platforms. The position requires an experienced security leader who can navigate the complexities of interconnected digital ecosystems where identity verification, payments processing, loyalty programs, and third-party integrations create unique risk profiles. Candidates will be responsible for evolving threat models to address emerging AI-driven challenges including prompt injection attacks and unauthorized model access.
The opportunity suits professionals with a background in network security engineering who are now seeking broader strategic responsibilities across regulated industries.
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Key Responsibilities
- Developing comprehensive threat models that address traditional infrastructure risks alongside emerging AI security challenges such as prompt injection and model access vulnerabilities
- Evaluating compounding risks created by interconnected systems including identity management, payments processing, loyalty programs, and third-party vendor integrations
- Guiding organizational adoption of AI technologies while minimizing shadow AI usage and unauthorized model deployments
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate security controls into travel technology platforms and digital booking experiences
- Building relationships with industry peers to share insights on evolving threat landscapes in hospitality and travel sectors
- Translating military-grade network security experience into commercial cybersecurity frameworks for global operations
- Communicating security strategies to executive leadership and board-level stakeholders across multiple industries
Requirements
- Proven track record in senior security leadership roles within technology, financial services, or hospitality industries
- Strong background in network security engineering, preferably with Air Force or government experience
- Understanding of AI security risks including prompt injection, model access control, and shadow AI prevention
- Experience managing security programs across interconnected digital ecosystems involving payments, identity, and third-party integrations
- Ability to communicate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders and executive audiences
- Knowledge of travel technology platforms and the unique regulatory considerations in hospitality and financial services
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive executive-level compensation package typical of global CSO positions in the travel tech sector
- Opportunity to influence security strategy at one of the world’s largest online travel platforms
- Access to professional development resources and industry conferences focused on cybersecurity and AI risks
- Work within a global team of security professionals spanning multiple continents and regulatory environments
How to Apply
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