Director, Security Risk

Position

Purpose:

Responsible for the ongoing development of the Security Risk Strategic Roadmap and translation of strategic initiatives into tactical efforts / projects. Responsible for partnering across teams and departments to socialize the goals of the roadmap and objectives of the initiatives. Responsible for the overall development and performance of the Security Risk Strategy team. Provides strategic thought leadership and guidance to senior security and executive leaders.

Key Details: Help shape the future of security risk  this strategic leadership role, you’ll own the Security Risk Strategic Roadmap, develop a high-performing team, and collaborate with senior leaders across the enterprise to turn emerging technology and cyber risks into meaningful business strategy. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT.

• Directs and oversees one or more security risk strategy teams to ensure alignment with and achievement of defined goals set by leadership, having responsibility for hiring, onboarding, training, task allocation and prioritization, goal setting, performance management and career development
• Directs and oversees the ongoing strategic planning lifecycle, having responsibility for the ongoing development and communication of the Security Risk Strategic Roadmap
• Collaborates with team members, peers and senior leadership to identify improvements to the security risk strategy team's processes, approach, methods and alignments to business segments and security capabilities in order to meet the evolving needs of the Centene enterprise
• Facilitates the bi-annual review of the Security Risk Strategic Roadmap with senior security leadership
• Partners with business units across the enterprise to drive business requirements into strategic plans based on an evaluation of the threat landscape of where the business is heading
• Utilizes industry and security domain expertise to provide advisory services for various constituents across the enterprise, including the Business Information Security Officers (BISOs), Compliance Officers and senior leaders
• Collaborates with leadership and team members to develop and communicate a long-term vision and strategic plan to improve the company's security posture and mitigate risk across the enterprise
• Meets with auditors and regulators to clearly demonstrate Centene's security strategy processes and capabilities
• Helps define and influence industry trends and/or regulations as directed by company officials
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science or other related field or equivalent experience required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience with security capabilities, technologies and architecture; 5+ years of experience leading teams.

• CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSMP, CISSP, CISM or related advanced Risk or Security certification required.

• Strong technical cybersecurity and GRC background, with experience partnering with architects and technical teams.
• Enterprise experience with third-party risk management and Cyber Risk Quantification (CRQ).
• Ability to translate complex technology risk into clear, actionable insights for executive leadership.
• Exceptional executive presence, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in large, highly regulated organizations, preferably healthcare.

Pay Range: $ - $ per year

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