Security and Solutions Design Executive

Security and Solutions Design Executive

Requirements

• Minimum 5-10 years leading large scale cyber defense organizations
• Experience leading teams of geographically distributed staff
• Ability to bring multiple stakeholders together, including senior business leaders, operations, risk, finance, regulatory, and cut to the heart of issues to reach consensus
• Ability to decompose complex issues and drive timely decisions, knowing when to engage others for additional input, and when to act independently
• Ability to skillfully lead and guide others to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Bias for action and a commitment to build partnerships in a dynamic risk & threat driven environment
• Possesses a solid understanding of the technologies underlying our platforms and the confidence to engage in technical discussions across the organization
• Technical Expertise: Significant knowledge of cybersecurity threats, controls and technologies, with a deep understanding/experience with software developer experiences to bridge the gap between the theoretical and practical application.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Identify and mitigate security risks associated with software development and deployment
• Create and enforce security policies, standards, and guidelines related to SDLC processes
• Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure security best practices are integrated at every stage of the SDLC
• Lead training programs to enhance team awareness of secure coding practices and cybersecurity threats
• Ensure adherence to industry regulations and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of security measures, driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Communicate security risks and strategies to senior management and other stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to interface effectively with executive leadership and senior bank regulators
• Strong cyber thought leader and strategist who can influence at very senior levels of the organization
• Inspires teams across GIS, GT, and control partners to deliver together
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to make effective presentations and communicate technical concepts to non-technical parties
• Exhibits executive leadership behaviors when addressing organizational conflict and removing roadblocks to effective delivery
• Strong relationship management skills to navigate the complexities of gaining buy-in and building consensus
• Excellent communication, influencing and facilitation skills with ability to explain rationale and importance of SbD requirements
• Demonstrate neutral objectivity and seek the best outcome for the business. Enterprise mindset; considers E2E process impact when evaluating opportunities/challenges
• Maximizes organizational capability with a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity