Guardian Life · 10 hours ago
Head of Security Architecture, Engineering & Operations
Stamford
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expGuardian Life is a leading insurance company that is seeking a Head of Security Architecture, Engineering & Operations. This role is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and operation of the organization's security architecture and engineering capabilities, ensuring the protection of digital assets and enabling secure business innovation.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Define and execute the security architecture and engineering strategy aligned with business and regulatory requirements
Partner with senior technology and business leaders to embed security into infrastructure and application design
Drive security program delivery across the enterprise
Oversee enterprise security architecture, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory standards
Collaborate with technology teams to design secure cloud, on-premise, and hybrid solutions
Advocate for embedding security engineering within infrastructure teams
Lead security engineering initiatives, including vulnerability management, secure configuration, and automation
Manage the Security Operations Center (SOC), including monitoring, detection, and incident response in partnership with second-line teams
Oversee Identity and Access Management (IAM) operations and engineering, including provisioning and deprovisioning across all platforms
Ensure adherence to regulatory and industry standards for cybersecurity
Maintain security policies, standards, and operational procedures
Provide regular reporting on security posture, incidents, and improvements
Lead and develop a high-performing team across architecture, engineering, SOC, and IAM operations
Foster a culture of security awareness and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
10+ years of experience in security leadership roles, with strong expertise in security architecture, engineering, and operations
Experience in regulated financial services environments
Strong knowledge of cloud security, IAM, and SOC operations
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred
Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCSP) preferred
Proven ability to lead security transformation programs
Familiarity with DevSecOps and modern infrastructure practices
Strong leadership and team-building capabilities
Benefits
Skill-building
Leadership development
Philanthropic opportunities
Supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources
Company
Guardian Life
Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian) is one of the country’s leading mutual insurers.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-08-23Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
Andrew McMahon
Chairman and CEO
Karunakaran Azhisur
Country Head & CIO, Guardian India
Recent News
2025-12-11
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