Vice President, Enterprise Technology & Cybersecurity, CISO

Dave & Buster's Inc.•Coppell, TX

4d•$191,600 - $273,800

About The Position

Dave & Buster’s and Main Event are seeking a strategic and hands-on Vice President of Enterprise Technology & Cybersecurity to lead and evolve our enterprise technology and cybersecurity capabilities. This role is responsible for the strategy, delivery, and operation of enterprise applications, infrastructure, and cybersecurity programs that support our guests, team members, digital platforms, retail systems, and corporate environments. The Vice President will ensure technology platforms are secure, scalable, and reliable while enabling business growth, operational excellence, and innovation. This leader will oversee corporate applications (including ERP platforms such as Workday), corporate and store infrastructure, cybersecurity, as well as enterprise-wide AI enablement. The role partners closely with IT, Digital, Data, Legal, Marketing, Finance, and Operations leaders and will drive a modern, integrated, and secure technology ecosystem across the enterprise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
15+ years of progressive experience across enterprise applications, infrastructure, and cybersecurity, including 7+ years in senior leadership roles
Proven experience leading enterprise-scale technology environments, including distributed/field operations
Deep expertise in Microsoft enterprise ecosystem (Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID, Intune, Purview, Azure, Microsoft 365)
Experience with cybersecurity operations, cloud security, identity management, and risk/compliance frameworks (NIST, CIS, PCI DSS)
Experience with AI platforms and services (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini)
Experience with ERP platforms (e.g., Workday) and other SaaS enterprise support systems
Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts and risks to executive leadership

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting multi-location retail, hospitality, restaurant, or consumer-facing organizations
Experience leading platform modernization initiatives
Familiarity with AI/ML enablement and enterprise data platforms
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, or Microsoft Security certifications
Experience in publicly traded or highly regulated environments

Responsibilities

Define and execute a unified enterprise technology strategy spanning applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and AI enablement
Establish governance, standards, and operating models to ensure alignment with long-term business objectives
Drive enterprise architecture, technology roadmaps, and modernization initiatives
Lead strategy, delivery, and support of enterprise applications, including ERP (e.g., Workday), HR, finance, and other corporate systems
Ensure systems are scalable, integrated, and aligned with business processes and data strategy
Partner with functional leaders to prioritize enhancements and improve system adoption and business outcomes
Oversee infrastructure strategy and operations across corporate environments and distributed store locations
Lead cloud infrastructure, networking, compute, endpoint systems, and in-store technology infrastructure supporting POS, back office, gaming, and other operational systems
Drive automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and platform engineering practices to improve scalability and efficiency
Ensure high availability through strong operational disciplines including monitoring, incident management, business continuity, and disaster recovery
Develop and execute the enterprise cybersecurity strategy, roadmap, and governance framework
Lead security operations, threat detection, vulnerability management, incident response, and disaster recovery planning
Oversee Microsoft security technologies including Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID (Azure AD), Purview, Intune, Azure, and Microsoft 365
Drive identity and access management, endpoint security, cloud security, and data protection initiatives
Ensure compliance with PCI DSS and other regulatory requirements and integrate cybersecurity into enterprise risk management
Lead third-party security reviews, vendor risk assessments, and audit activities
Build and mature a Zero Trust security architecture across the enterprise
Serve as the enterprise point leader for AI enablement and responsible AI adoption across the business
Partner with data, digital, and business teams to identify and scale AI-driven use cases
Establish governance, standards, and controls for AI and data usage
Enable advanced analytics, automation, and decision intelligence capabilities
Ensure reliability, scalability, and performance of critical enterprise systems and store technologies
Partner with Platform Engineering to support SRE/DevSecOps practices to improve uptime, efficiency, and delivery speed
Lead incident management, observability, and continuous improvement programs
Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams across applications, infrastructure, and cybersecurity
Partner with executive leadership to align technology investments with business priorities
Communicate risks, priorities, and performance metrics to senior leadership and the Board as needed
Manage vendor relationships and technology investments