Vice President, Enterprise Technology & Cybersecurity, CISO

Job Description: 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. Key Responsibilities Enterprise Technology Strategy & Leadership 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 Enterprise Applications (Corporate Systems) 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 Infrastructure & Platform Engineering (Corporate + Field) 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 Cybersecurity & Risk Management 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 AI Enablement & Data-Driven Innovation 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 Operational Excellence & Reliability 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 Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement 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 Qualifications Required 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 Preferred 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 WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?: Dave & Buster’s is an imaginative and dynamic company dedicated to creating innovative entertainment experiences that bring joy, laughter, and excitement to people of all ages. Our mission is to foster a culture of fun and creativity, and we take pride in our commitment to delivering memorable and unique entertainment solutions. Exclusive discounts on food