Business Information Security Officer

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual); Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 104,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life insurance company is seeking a Business Information Security Officer to enhance cyber security. This role involves identifying threats, managing cyber risk, and collaborating with business leaders to implement security solutions that align with enterprise objectives. Candidates should have experience in cyber security management, strong communication skills, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Cyber Security or Technology Risk Management.
• At least one industry certification such as CISSP, CISM, CEH.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements like PCI-DSS and GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Identify and provide top risk information and understanding.
• Drive effective risk-based business decisions.
• Serve as a trusted partner to stakeholders for security solutions.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Relationship Management

Technical Acumen in Cyber Security

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

The OpportunityAs a Business Information Security Officer, you will provide state of the art technical and business expertise while being the face of cyber security to key business and IT leaders and teams across the MassMutual enterprise. You will have the opportunity to showcase your technical and business acumen skills across a diverse and inclusive technology department, while also stretching your leadership and communication skills to all levels of talent across business and IT organizations. As Business Information Security Officer, you will be assigned to key areas of MassMutual's enterprise and be responsible for identifying top threats to those business areas, ultimately helping to reduce cyber risk through top-notch cyber risk management.The TeamThe Business Information Security Officer (BISO) sits within MassMutual's Enterprise Technology Experience (ETX) division, within the Enterprise Cyber Security (ECS) department and provides cyber security risk understanding and enables sound cyber risk decision making through the development and maintenance of a relevant, transparent, proactive, and actionable cyber risk landscape.The Impact : The Business Information Security Officer enables cyber security risk reduction by working collaboratively with business partners, at all levels, and with all cyber security functions to identify, prioritize and mitigate cyber-security risks. As Business Information Security Officer, you will be responsible for : Identifying and Providing Top Risk Information & Understanding through dedicated education, rich risk metric data, communication and continuous relationship-building with business and IT leadersDriving and Enabling Effective Risk-Based Business Decisions for each business area across the enterprise through strong partnership and effective stakeholder managementServing as a Trusted Partner to stakeholders by helping design and implement security solutions that deliver positive business results and reduces riskBi-Directionally Bridging Cyber Teams closer to the business and IT portfolios in order to help meet business needs while addressing growing cyber risksThe Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field; advanced degree preferred.5+ years in Cyber Security, Technology Risk Management, Cyber Security Program Management or a related fieldThe Ideal QualificationsAt least 1 of the Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA (Security+), AWS (Certified Cloud Practitioner) or GIAC certifications (e.g., GPEN, GWAPT). If no industry certifications, expect at least one will be obtained within the first year.Experience with all aspects of cyber-security risk including - identification, analysis, quantification, and remediation

relationship management - building and maintaining collaborative partnerships across all levels of an

technical acumen in cyber security and technology servicesStrong communication skills and ability to lead and influence others.Proven ability to articulate the why and to enable fact-based decision making.Excellence in Execution - Ensuring commitments are met and ensuring key stakeholders are constantly informed of

leadership qualities and an ability to communicate with all levels of the

business and technical acumen, judgment and decision-making skills.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Self-starter who is willing to take on new challenges in response to the changing cyber threat landscape Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated success in guiding sound cyber risk and security remediation strategies aligned with core business objectives and risk appetite.Ability to deal with the ambiguity associated with working in a fast paced and changing environment.Experience or knowledge in life insurance and / or financial services products and services.Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR), and industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and influence decision-making at all levels.#LI-SC1Salary Range : $104,900.00-$137,700.00At MassMutual, we focus on ensuring fair equitable pay, by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees. Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component.Why Join Us.We've been around since 1851. During our history, we've learned a few things about making sure our customers are our top priority. In order to meet and exceed their expectations, we must have the best people providing the best thinking, products and services. To accomplish this, we celebrate an inclusive, vibrant and diverse culture that encourages growth, openness and opportunities for everyone. A career with MassMutual means you will be part of a strong, stable and ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits. And your voice will always be heard.We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company owned by our policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first. It's more than our company structure - it's our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources, and rely on each other when it counts. At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority / Female / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Individual with Disability / Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note : Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge

you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.At MassMutual, we focus on ensuring fair, equitable pay by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees. Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component. For more information about our extensive benefits offerings please check out our Total Rewards at a Glance.

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