Walgreens · 15 hours ago
Senior Director, Offensive Security
104 WILMOT RD,DEERFIELD,IL,60015-05121-01104-2
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$186K/yr - $320K/yr
8+ years expWalgreens is a leading pharmacy and health services company that serves millions of customers daily. They are seeking a Senior Director of Offensive Security to lead a team responsible for simulating attacks to identify vulnerabilities within the company's systems, networks, and applications while developing strategies to enhance security measures.
Consumer GoodsHealth CarePharmaceuticalRetail
Responsibilities
Leads the Offensive Security (Red Team) in conducting simulated attacks of WBA’s systems, networks and applications
Develops and maintains a clear roadmap to ensure progress against strategic and tactical initiatives and priorities . Provides regular and reoccurring updates to GCISO and CIO as required and or requested
Stays updated on the latest cyber threats, attack techniques, and defense strategies, providing strategic insights to enhance WBA’s security posture
Works closely with other members of the Information Security team, ITGRC and Privacy and supports the GCISO as part of the WBA Data Security Event Process (DSEP)
Develops, maintains and executes against an overall global Offensive Security strategy
Develop inclusive teams in which people are empowered to succeed and partnership is encouraged. Supports a high performance culture, ensure appropriate training for engineeringstaff, provide regular communications to your team and external partners, represent the firm to outside agencies and partner companies as required
Stay abreast of technology trends and cutting edge ideas to ensure an eye to the future. Network and maintain relationships with known industry experts and leaders
Leverages and maintains vendor relationships strategically to compliment offensive security capabilities. Oversees the management of Service Level Agreement (SLA) and relationship with all global entities providing these services
Develops comprehensive, accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive level audiences
Leverages automation, continuously developing and maintaining a mature offensive security program. Oversees the collection, analysis, assessment, and dissemination information around the latest attack techniques and associated defensive strategies
Sets financial, operational and quality objectives for the unit and develops master operational plans. Plans, develops and manages departmental expense and capital budgets
Develops short- and long-range product and service strategies and plans. Oversees the execution of operating plans for specified area of responsibility
Performs as an idea generator, working with others as a thought leader and subject- matter expert to help brainstorm new processes and solutions. Shares highly complex information related to areas of expertise
Interacts with senior management to keep abreast of objectives. Transfers knowledge and collaborates across functional lines and/or across departments. Interacts with direct reports and peers in management / customers / vendors to interpret information and improve cross-functional processes and programs. Builds and enhances key internal and external contacts
Gains the respect and trust of highly technical staff. Directs through directors and managers who mentor, coach and evaluate their responsive teams and develop employees through on-boarding, open communication, training and development opportunities and performance management processes; builds and maintains employee morale and motivation; ensures the team is appropriately staffed with required competencies; fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience in IT security OR a High School Diploma/GED and at least 11 years of experience in IT security
At least 5 years of experience developing and implementing strategic roadmaps, goals and/or objectives
Experience establishing & maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, in the business community & with vendors
Experience diagnosing, isolating, and resolving complex issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems
Experience interacting at the executive level
Experience developing strategic technology initiatives which align with business goals and budget
Experience of driving large scale, enterprise-wide transformation, including the culture and mindset of a group to embrace new and improved ways of using technology
At least 5 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplace
At least 5 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or cross-functional team leadership
Willing to travel up to 20% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Cybersecurity or related field
Certifications in at least one of the following - CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, GPEN, CEH
Company
Walgreens
Walgreens is a pharmacy, health, and wellness service center that offers trained infusion nurses and pharmacists to treat patients. It is a sub-organization of Walgreens Boots Alliance.
10001+ employees
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Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA)
2024-07-23Grant· $25M
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