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Elevance Health · 5 hours ago

Director II, Cybersecurity: Cyber Defense & Security Analytics

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities. The Director II, Cybersecurity is responsible for guiding information system security strategies and managing cyber defense initiatives, developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies, and ensuring regulatory compliance across the IT landscape.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Direct and execute the strategic cybersecurity threat management vision that scales globally to effectively secure our business without slowing company innovation

Deliver and support a robust cybersecurity framework to protect our systems/networks/data and business on a 24x7x365 basis

Maintain responsibility, primarily cyber defense strategy, architecture, engineering, and operations

Direct the management of cybersecurity domains or suites, ensuring efficient capital & labor utilization; budget development; compliance with regulatory requirements

Influence and drive a strong security culture organization-wide across all tiers

Frequently interacts with IT and business units to understand their plans, risk posture, and aligns threat management vision and operational plans; protects against current and emerging threats combined with active monitoring

Ensure implementation, monitoring, and updates of disaster recovery and business continuity plans with a cybersecurity focus to enable business, operational, and cyber resilience

Establish and nurture collaborative relationships with key business and security partners

Interface with key Information Technology (IT) solution vendors; develop strategies and facilitate performance measurement plans to optimize business and security outcomes

Hire, train, mentor, coach, counsel, and manage a high-performing cybersecurity team, evaluating performance to achieve strategic goals

Define and enhance key performance, risk, and threat indicators and metrics while aligned with business initiatives and deliver them in an effective, understandable manner to non-technical individuals

Direct and deliver forward-facing efforts on AI Cyber defense

Qualification

Cybersecurity strategyCyber defense managementRegulatory complianceAI Cyber defenseCybersecurity toolsIncident responseCloud securityCISM certificationCISSP certificationLeadership skillsCommunication skillsRelationship building

Required

BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field of study

Minimum of 8 years of IT management experience

Experience in the function/area being managed

Experience managing multiple tasks and projects

Preferred

Demonstrated expertise in implementing and managing robust cyber defense strategies to protect critical information systems from cyber threats

Experience with key cybersecurity capabilities and technologies, including Endpoint defense, email defense, predictive and cybersecurity analytics platforms; cybersecurity tools and technologies such as CrowdStrike, Elastic, and Proofpoint to detect, prevent, and respond to threats

Experience with and leading Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning techniques as they relate to Cybersecurity

Skilled in navigating and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulatory frameworks, including HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST CSF, PCI-DSS, and ISO

Proficiency in developing and executing strategies for cyber threat management in regulated industries

Ability to integrate AI/ML technologies with and into existing cybersecurity measures to enhance threat defense and response

Strong track record in leading cybersecurity audits and developing comprehensive response plans for potential security incidents

Hands-on experience with cloud security solutions

Management of cybersecurity operations, incident response, and cyber fusion capabilities

CISM, CISSP, or related/equivalent Certifications

Ability to build and cultivate strong business relationships

Leadership/management & oversight of business units with mid-large geographically dispersed matrixed teams

Leadership and management of multi-million dollar budgets

Ability to communicate with stakeholders about technical issues in non-technical terms

Benefits

Merit increases

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Incentive bonus programs

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short and long term disability benefits

401(k) +match

Stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Financial education resources

Company

Elevance Health

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Elevance Health is an integrated whole-health approach to help people in health journey and address their full range of needs.

Founded in 1944

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.elevancehealth.com

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