Security Architect

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is the executive responsible for protecting the organization's information, technology infrastructure, applications, data, and digital services from cyber threats and security risks.

Within Insurance & Investments, the CISO leads enterprise cybersecurity, information security governance, cyber risk management, security architecture, incident response, regulatory compliance, identity and access management, third-party security, and business continuity/cyber resilience.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute the enterprise cybersecurity and information security strategy.

Establish information security policies, standards, controls, and governance frameworks.

Lead enterprise-wide cybersecurity risk management.

Protect sensitive customer, financial, investment, policyholder, employee, and corporate data.

Oversee:

Security Operations (SOC)

Threat Detection & Response

Incident Response

Security Architecture

Vulnerability Management

Penetration Testing

Identity & Access Management

Endpoint Security

Network Security

Cloud Security

Application Security

Data Security

Establish and manage cyber incident response and crisis-management processes.

Lead security monitoring, threat intelligence, vulnerability assessment, and security testing.

Develop cybersecurity controls across cloud, on-premise, applications, APIs, and digital platforms.

Implement and maintain Identity & Access Management (IAM), privileged access, MFA, and least-privilege controls.

Oversee third-party/vendor cybersecurity risk and technology due diligence.

Ensure security requirements are embedded into digital transformation and technology projects.

Lead security awareness, phishing prevention, and employee cybersecurity training.

Ensure compliance with applicable financial-services, privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements.

Manage security audits, risk assessments, control testing, and remediation programs.

Develop and test Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Cyber Resilience plans.

Establish cybersecurity KPIs, KRIs, dashboards, and executive reporting.

Manage cybersecurity budgets, vendors, managed security providers, and strategic technology partners.

Lead and develop information-security and cybersecurity teams.

Advise the CEO, Board, Risk Committee, Audit Committee, and senior leadership on cyber risk.

Ensure cybersecurity risks are integrated into the organization's overall enterprise risk-management framework.

Insurance & Investments Security Focus

Particularly relevant experience includes protecting:

Insurance

Policyholder/customer data

Claims systems

Underwriting platforms

Actuarial systems

Payment systems

Customer portals

Insurance APIs

Fraud and identity data

Investments / Asset Management

Portfolio and investment systems

Trading platforms

Market and financial data

Investment research

Client/investor information

Custody and transaction systems

Wealth-management platforms

Third-party investment technology

Ideal Candidate Profile

15+ years of IT, cybersecurity, information security, technology risk, or related experience.

7+ years in senior cybersecurity/security leadership.

Previous experience as:

CISO

Group CISO

Chief Information Security Officer

Chief Cybersecurity Officer

Head of Information Security

Head of Cybersecurity

Director of Information Security

Director of Cybersecurity

VP Information Security

VP Cybersecurity

Strong background in Insurance, Banking, Investment Management, Asset Management, Wealth Management, or Financial Services.

Strong expertise in:

Cybersecurity strategy

Information security governance

Cyber risk management

Security architecture

SOC/SIEM

Incident response

Threat intelligence

Vulnerability management

IAM/PAM

Cloud security

Application security

Network security

Data security

Third-party risk

Business continuity/cyber resilience

Experience with recognized security frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, COBIT, or equivalent.

Strong understanding of financial-services cybersecurity and regulatory requirements.

Demonstrated experience presenting cyber risk to Board/C-suite stakeholders.

Strong leadership, crisis management, risk communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

Relevant bachelor's degree; Master's degree and certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, CCSP or equivalent are advantageous.

Originally posted on Himalayas