Head of Security Platforms

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

Job summary

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America is seeking a Head of Security Platforms to lead the delivery, operation, and continuous improvement of technologies defending Guardian against threats. This hybrid role requires strong leadership, accountability, and collaboration across security domains.

Based in Holmdel, NJ with options in NYC or Bethlehem, PA, you’ll translate enterprise objectives into operational plans and measurable outcomes while managing budgets and vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of cybersecurity, infrastructure, or technology engineering leadership experience.
• 5+ years leading technical teams within a large enterprise environment.
• Experience leading multiple security engineering domains (cloud, network, endpoint, platform, or data security).
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery, operation, and continuous improvement of Security Platforms including cloud, network, endpoint, and data security.
• Translate enterprise objectives into operational plans, budgets, and measurable outcomes.
• Oversee budget, workforce planning, vendor relationships, and performance of security platform initiatives.

Education

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

Job description

Position Summary

Do you want to lead a critical security engineering function responsible for the platforms and services that protect Guardian's enterprise? Guardian is seeking a Head of Security Platforms to lead the delivery, operation, and continuous improvement of the technologies that defend the company against an evolving threat landscape. Reporting to the Head of Security Engineering, this leader is accountable for the performance, results, and day-to-day leadership of the Security Platforms function, including cloud security, network security, endpoint security, data security, and related security engineering capabilities. This role is responsible for translating enterprise, technology, and security objectives into operational plans and measurable outcomes. The successful candidate will oversee the function's budget, workforce planning, vendor relationships, operational performance, and delivery of security platform initiatives while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. You are A proven people leader who develops talent, builds strong teams, and delivers results through others. An operationally focused leader who excels at execution, prioritization, and driving continuous improvement. Comfortable leading multiple security engineering disciplines while balancing business needs, security requirements, staffing considerations, and budget constraints. A collaborative partner who can translate enterprise objectives into measurable team goals and outcomes. An effective communicator who leads through change, removes obstacles, and creates an environment where teams can perform at their best.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, infrastructure, or technology engineering leadership roles. 5+ years leading technical teams within a large enterprise environment. Experience translating enterprise, technology, and security objectives into operating plans, budgets, workforce plans, and measurable outcomes. Experience leading multiple security engineering domains, including cloud security, network security, endpoint security, platform security, or data security.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading multiple security engineering functions within a complex enterprise environment. Experience driving technology modernization, operational excellence, and platform transformation initiatives. Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or equivalent.

Reporting relationships

As our Head of Security Platforms, you will report to our Head of Security Engineering, who reports to our Head of Enterprise Technology.

Location

Hybrid work arrangement requiring 3 days per week in the office, with work location based in either Holmdel, NJ; New York, NY; or Bethlehem, PA.

Salary Range

$152,290.00 - $250,195.00 The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail]. Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site.

Visa Sponsorship

Guardian Life is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment-based visas (e.g., such as an H-1B). In order to be a successful applicant, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship/support now or at any time in the future.