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Company

CNA Insurance · 13 hours ago

Consulting Director, Security Engineering

Remote - FL

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Researches, evaluates, designs, tests and recommends the implementation of new or improved information security infrastructure solutions, including identity & access management tools.

Designs and oversees the building of fault tolerant, automated and highly resilient security infrastructure solutions. Accountable for security infrastructure design decisions and how easily the designs can be implemented.

Guides and works with infrastructure vendor(s) to create standards for monitoring tools, automate operational tasks and ensure robust reporting on overall security infrastructure status and health.

Participates in investigations of suspected information security misuse or in compliance reviews as requested by the CISO organization or auditors.

Plans and develops security measures in the infrastructure area, in partnership with CNA’s infrastructure vendor(s) and as directed by the CISO organization, to safeguard information against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction or disclosure. Influences security measure decisions through advice and counsel.

Streamlines the usage of security technologies in a dynamic environment through automation and orchestration platforms, in partnership with CNA’s vendor partners while maintaining high level of security controls.

Works with operations team and providers during major issues and day-to-day escalations as needed.

Ensures effective administration of, and compliance with, all internal CNA processes, procedures, and controls.

Maintains a keen understanding of vendor contracts and what each clause means operationally, including how the contractual terms and conditions relate to operational activities, including but not limited to understanding variable cost payments, low capital intensity arrangements, penalties/remedies for poor/non-performance, incentives, outcomes-based pricing, etc.

Measures and monitors vendor performance and constantly reviews outcomes to determine how to change them to continuously drive better results at lower costs and to co-develop capabilities with vendors for the purposes of reducing costs, improving processes and innovating services.

Qualification

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Security infrastructure solutionsAccess ManagementFirewallsEnd Point ProtectionDLPCloud securityInfrastructure planningITIL frameworkVendor managementSecurity Services backgroundIT Service ManagementProject managementRoot cause analysisDegree in ITSecurity certifications

Required

Solid experience researching and consulting with key technology suppliers and industry experts to evaluate, select, install and configure security infrastructure solutions

Extensive senior level knowledge of security technologies and of implementing infrastructure solutions to address compliance and security concerns

In depth knowledge of Firewalls, Identity and Access Management Security tools, End Point Protection, DLP and security on the Cloud.

Excellent project management skills and ability to organize and plan effectively to meet project goals.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with peers, vendor partner and IT management.

Proven experience building strong relationships both inside and outside CNA. Collaborates with teams to drive towards win-win scenarios.

Successful track record in Infrastructure planning and budgeting and exposure to negotiating and determining appropriate outcomes with IT vendor partners.

Acts with a sense of urgency and accountability while achieving quality results.

Acts as a thought leader in researching and presenting innovative ways to solve complex infrastructure related issues, including working with IT vendor partners with root cause analysis and appropriate outcome attainment.

Excellent knowledge and experience with IT Service Management concepts including all disciplines within an ITIL framework.

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related work experience.

Security Services background, with deep technical knowledge.

Typically, a minimum of ten years in Information Technology experience utilizing security services technologies — preferably in the insurance industry.

Experience in a business-facing IT role or similar experience providing customer service for an IT service.

Strong experience working with IT vendors and / or Managed Service Providers.