Director, Security Risk

Centene Management Company LLC; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

competitive pay

health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

tuition reimbursement

paid time off + holidays

flexible work schedules (remote,hybrid

Job summary

Centene is seeking a strategic leader to own the Security Risk Strategic Roadmap and build a high-performing team. You will partner with senior leaders to translate threat landscapes into actionable business strategy across the enterprise.

The role requires authorization to work in the U.S. and offers flexibility with remote, hybrid, field or office work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience with security capabilities, technologies and architecture; 5+ years leading teams.
• CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSMP, CISSP, CISM or related advanced Risk or Security certification required.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees security risk strategy teams and governance.
• Develops and communicates the Security Risk Strategic Roadmap.
• Collaborates with leadership to align security with business needs.
• Leads bi-annual roadmap reviews with senior security leadership.
• Engages with BISOs, Compliance Officers and executives to advise on risk.
• Turns emerging technology and cyber risks into business strategy.

Skills

Cybersecurity strategy

GRC background

Executive communication

Threat landscape

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security/IT/CS

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Position Purpose:

• 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.

Key Details:

Help shape the future of security risk at Centene. In 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.

Education/Experience:

• 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.

License/Certification:

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

Preferred Skills:

• 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:

$134,600.00 - $249,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• competitive pay


• health insurance


• 401K and stock purchase plans


• tuition reimbursement


• paid time off plus holidays


• a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules

Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status.

Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.

Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Equal Opportunity:

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company:

Centene is committed to helping people live healthier lives. We provide access to high-quality healthcare, innovative programs and a wide range of health solutions that help families and individuals get well, stay well and be well.