Director Cybersecurity Engineering

Overview

Responsible for the technical design, planning, implementation, performance tuning and recovery of our IT Security infrastructure, posture and supporting infrastructure.

Serve as a hands-on technical expert, Sr. Architect and mentor in IT Security.

• Lead, coach and manage the performance of a team of IT Security professionals responsible for monitoring, detecting and responding to threats.
• Proven ability to analyze and investigate security alerts, determine the scope and impact of security events, and articulate risks, root causes, and mitigation strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Perform hands-on configuration, maintenance, and monitoring of security systems, which may include firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) and endpoint detection and response (EDR).
• Proven ability to lead security architecture initiatives for network security, data protection, identity and access management, and cloud computing.
• Maintain alignment with architecture and compliance frameworks, including CIS, CCPA, HIPAA, and NYDFS.
• Develop, document, implement and report on security architecture policies, standards, and best practices.
• Keep up to date with cybersecurity landscape, emerging threats, evaluating and recommending new technologies.
• Document and communicate security architecture decisions and strategies effectively.
• Drive deployment of new platforms, technologies and features to meet lifecycle management and business requirements.
• Recognized as a technical expert and a mentor to engineering teams on frameworks, tools and technologies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in work related field or discipline preferred.

Work Experience

• Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and secure software development lifecycle.
• 5+ years of experience leading a team of cybersecurity professionals.
• 5+ years of experience supporting implementations in a hybrid cloud environment.
• 5+ years of experience in either Systems (Windows or Linux) or Network engineering including design and management.
• 5+ years of experience with network security products including Firewalls, WAF, Proxy, NAC, VPNs and end user device security.
• 5+ years of experience with network security in a public cloud environment.
• 5+ years of experience with network hardware.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISA and GSEC are a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Thorough understanding of Microsoft and/or Linux operating systems including but not limited to deployment, integrations and troubleshooting.
• One or more of the following are required: Networking and/or security centric; Cloud technology; Juniper; and/or Cisco.

Qualifications

• The expected salary range for this position is $155,015.99 - $204,039.79. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.

Pay, Benefits, And Other Information

The expected salary range for this position is $155,015.99 - $204,039.79. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance
• 401(k), Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Education and Training Reimbursement
• Paid Leave: 3 weeks/year Vacation, 2 weeks/year Sick Leave
• 10 paid Company Holidays, 2 Personal Days, 2 Floating Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

For more information, review details on the Benefits page of our Career Site: https://www.thezenith.com/careers/benefits/

Other Information

• Zenith Insurance does not sponsor employment visas for this position now or in the future.
• In compliance with California law, we are committed to fair hiring practices.
• Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act (AB 1008), we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the law.
• Additionally, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, we will not inquire about an applicant’s criminal history until after a conditional offer of employment has been made.
• To make a request for an accommodation, please contact a Human resources representative at Zenith Insurance Company.