Optimum · 8 hours ago
Director, Cybersecurity Engineering
Plano, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$156K/yr - $222K/yr
15+ years expOptimum is a leader in the connectivity sector, seeking a Director of Cyber Security Engineering to lead the strategic vision and implementation of advanced security frameworks. This role involves overseeing a team of security professionals and collaborating with various departments to enhance threat detection and secure digital transformation across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive network and cloud security strategy aligned with business objectives
Oversee platform engineering for security controls: VPAM/PKI, key management/HSM, log pipelines, DDoS, WAF, remote access, and network firewalls
Network & ISP security: engineer and operate DDoS scrubbing/runbooks; authoritative DNS/DNSSEC and ADC/WAF hygiene for customer-facing properties; coordinate policy distribution with backbone automation/orchestration
Lead the adoption of Zero Trust Architecture and SASE frameworks across enterprise and cloud environments
Hybrid Cloud and Emerging Technology such as AI/ML security: enforce Secure by Design guardrails for all Cloud and AI workloads (data boundaries, private tenancy, model and prompt protections, monitoring for misuse)
Software supply chain security: vendor security management enforced with Zero Trust Networking concepts
Oversee Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and Cloud Workload Protection (CWPP) tools
Collaborate with DevOps teams to embed and maintain security into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps) for cloud deployments
Incorporate AI/ML-driven practices to enhance cybersecurity posture, improve threat detection and response times, and ensure a more secure digital transformation
Enhance the security of corporate AI/ML initiatives, protect sensitive data, and aid the development of resilient systems that drive innovation while maintaining trust and compliance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field; Master's preferred
15+ years of cybersecurity leadership experience, including network and cloud security
Experience with AWS, Azure, and GCP security controls
Expertise in Zero Trust, SASE, CASB, CSPM, CWPP, NDR, AI/ML Security, WAF, and Firewalls
Proven experience on utilizing automation best practices to drive efficiencies and cost savings
Strong understanding of security protocols, cryptography, authentication, and authorization
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Relevant certifications: CISSP, CCSP, CISM, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer
Company
Optimum
At Optimum, we believe in the power of connection. We deliver fast internet, mobile, TV, and phone services to millions of homes and businesses.
5001-10000 employees
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