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CNO Financial Group · 1 day ago

Sr Director - IT Security Architecture - REMOTE

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$191K/yr - $286K/yr

15+ years exp

CNO Financial Group is seeking a Sr. Director of IT Security Architecture to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide information security architecture. The role involves overseeing a team of security architects and engineers, collaborating with business leaders, and managing relationships with external service providers to ensure cybersecurity goals are met.

Financial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Overseeing, developing and communicating a business first, risk-based and data-driven security architecture strategy and roadmap, solutions, and capabilities for CNO’s cybersecurity program

Providing expert direction in defining and managing CNO enterprise security strategy and architecture for security services and infrastructure, while considering potential risks in the organization’s current technology deployments, to build a successful and strong enterprise security posture

Analyzing and selecting alternatives based on threat, risk, desirability, feasibility, and viability

Reviewing and approving implementation of emerging security technologies and latest regulatory and compliance requirements for security policies, operational standards and security control framework to enhance operational services

Leading remediation activities or projects within the organization and collaborating with impacted business functions; providing inputs into the end-to-end project deliveries to enforce approved security architecture implementation standards, procedures and methodologies

Providing expert insight to various enterprise stakeholders to keep them aware of cybersecurity risks or trends, and gaining support for any necessary changes or enhancements

Leading results analysis of information technology audits and vulnerability reviews, including penetration tests and security design reviews of network infrastructure and applications

Interfacing with all levels within IT, up to and including the CIO. Will also have business stakeholder interactions and visibility up to and including the Senior Leadership Group and the Executive Leadership Group

Direct participation within governance committees – Audit and Enterprise Risk Committee, Enterprise Risk Management Committee, and Cyber Security Steering Committee, etc

Recruiting, motivating, mentoring, and leading critical cybersecurity talent, including security architects and engineers, focusing especially on maintaining healthy succession planning activities

Qualification

Cybersecurity architectureSecurity frameworksCloud securityAI/MLCISSP certificationDevOps/DevSecOpsTechnical documentationRisk managementLeadershipCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field of study

15 years in architecture security with 7+ years' experience as a people leader with cybersecurity, IT architecture or a related IT discipline

CISSP certification and other relevant security certifications

Extensive and proven experience in the architecture of secure solutions

Have extensive know-how of security technology including, but not limited to, authentication, security protocols, cloud security, and AI/ML

Are knowledgeable about legal and regulatory matters in the context of cybersecurity

Have a strong ability to work with a global managed service provider to achieve cyber goals

Possess a deep understanding of enterprise architecture and security frameworks like TOGAF, NIST, CIS, etc

Have a strong understanding of DevOps/DevSecOps

Are knowledgeable about the business principles of secure system design and experienced in modern design techniques

Ability to write, develop, and maintain technical documentation, including reference architecture and implementation plans

Experience in the implementation of cyber solutions and standard methodologies

Preferred

Masters Degree/MBA: M.I.S, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field of study

15 years+ in architecture security with 10+ years' experience as a people leader with cybersecurity, IT architecture or a related IT discipline

Possess strong written and verbal communications skills and proven experience in conveying direction effectively and clearly to both highly technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership

Prior insurance industry and/or experience in regulated environments

Have the ability to work across organizational boundaries

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Short-term & long-term disability insurance

Paid time-off and corporate holidays

Paid parental leave

Company paid life insurance

Company

CNO Financial Group

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CNO Financial Group, Inc. (CNO) is a holding company for a group of insurance companies operating throughout the United States

Founded in 1979

Carmel, Indiana, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.cnoinc.com

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