Chief Security Platforms Leader

Guardian Life Insurance Company; Holmdel Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Life Insurance Company in the New Jersey area seeks a Head of Security Platforms to lead delivery, operation, and continuous improvement of technologies that defend the enterprise. This senior leader will translate strategic security objectives into actionable programs across cloud, network, endpoint, and data security.

You will own the operating plan, budget, workforce planning, vendor relationships, and performance management, coaching teams to excel in a complex, fast-paced

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, infrastructure, or technology engineering leadership roles.
• 5+ years leading technical teams within a large enterprise environment.
• Experience translating objectives into operating plans, budgets, and measurable outcomes.
• Experience leading multiple security engineering domains (cloud, network, endpoint, data).
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Security Platforms function and oversee cloud, network, endpoint, and data security engineering.
• Own the operating plan, budget, workforce planning, and vendor relationships.
• Coach and develop team members with clear priorities and measurable outcomes.
• Drive operational excellence and platform modernization through process improvements.

Skills

Security leadership

Cloud security

Network security

Endpoint security

Data security

Budgeting

Vendor management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Guardian Life Insurance Company in the New Jersey area seeks a Head of Security Platforms to lead delivery, operation, and continuous improvement of technologies that defend the enterprise. This senior leader will translate strategic security objectives into actionable programs across cloud, network, endpoint, and data security.

You will own the operating plan, budget, workforce planning, vendor relationships, and performance management, coaching teams to excel in a complex, fast-paced