Manager Information Security and Risk Management – Enterprise Data Security

Highmark Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 129,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

enGen seeks a technical and strategic leader to drive the Enterprise Data Protection program, including data security, DLP, classification, file and database activity monitoring, encryption, and key management. The role leads a multidisciplinary team and defines vision, architecture, and execution strategy for protection services.

The candidate must be a US citizen and will translate complex security concepts into business risk and executive-level decisions, partnering with security, cloud,

Qualifications

• 7-10 years in Information Security and/or Information Risk Management and/or Information Technology
• 7-10 years in developing, communicating and presenting Information Security and Risk Management concepts to varying audiences
• 1-3 years in mentoring others in a leadership role
• 1-3 years in Staff Management
• 1-3 years in developing and executing strategic plans to realize business objectives

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for enterprise data protection program and strategy
• Oversee data security, DLP, encryption, and key management
• Translate technical concepts into business risk and executive decisions
• Partner with security, cloud, privacy, legal, and business teams
• Ensure program maturity, technology strategy, and operational execution

Skills

Data security

Risk management

Leadership

Staff management

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

HITRUST CSF

NIST 800-83

SOC 2

DLP

DSPM

Data classification

Job description

Company : enGen

Job Description :

JOB SUMMARY

CANDIDATE MUST BE US Citizen (due to contractual/access requirements)

This position serves as the technical and strategic leader for the organization's Enterprise Data Protection program , providing direction across data security, data loss prevention (DLP) , data classification, Data (File and Database) Activity Monitoring , encryption, key management, digital rights management, and emerging data security capabilities. The role leads a multidisciplinary team consisting of analysts, product owners, architects, and engineering resources while establishing the vision, roadmap, architecture, and execution strategy for enterprise data protection services. The successful candidate will possess deep technical expertise in data security architecture, engineering, and operations, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business risk , strategic priorities, and executive-level decisions. This individual will partner closely with security, cloud, infrastructure, application, privacy, legal, and business teams to protect sensitive information while enabling organizational objectives. The manager is accountable for overall program maturity, technology strategy, operational execution, and continuous improvement across the enterprise data protection portfolio.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform management responsibilities including, but not limited to: involved in hiring and termination decisions; coaching and development; rewards and recognition; performance management and staff productivity.
• Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority.
• Provide oversight of all aspects of project management to ensure continuous improvement of processes: negotiate and collaborate with leadership and staff to develop security solutions and options; develop and adhere to internal standards and strategies; ensure adherence to approved methodologies; coordinate resources, time, contingency plans and risk management.
• Provide leadership to the department: lead and champion organizational change; encourage participation in activities that support relationship development; champion information security innovation; encourage and enforce proper training in regards to security issues.
• Ensure compliance to Corporate and Information Security policies, standards and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization: facilitate meetings; plan, design and provide presentations; represent HM Health Solutions with outside entities; prepare divisional procedures, policies, reports and correspondence; spread awareness of new and existing security threats; provide oversight regarding metrics, funding, budgets and resources.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Computer Science or related field

Substitutions

• 6 years of relevant experience substitution for a Bachelor's Degree

Preferred

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Security or related field

EXPERIENCE

Required

• 7 - 10 years in Information Security and/or Information Risk Management and/or Information Technology
• 7 - 10 years in developing, communicating and presenting Information Security and Risk Management concepts to varying audiences
• 1 - 3 years in mentoring others in a leadership role
• 1 - 3 years in Staff Management
• 1 - 3 years in developing and executing strategic plans to realize business objectives

Preferred

• 10 - 15 years in Information Security and/or Information Risk Management and/or Information Technology
• Experience managing an information security function using the HITRUST Common Security Framework (HITRUST CSF), or the NIST 800-83 cyber security framework
• Experience supporting SSAE 16 or SOC 2 Security Trust Principle audits
• Experience establishing budgets and meeting fiduciary goals
• Security industry organization participation/leadership (HITRUST, ISACA, InfraGard, ISC2, ISSA, etc.)
• Experience developing and executing enterprise data protection strategies, roadmaps, and operating models.
• Experience implementing and managing data security technologies including Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), data classification, encryption, key management, digital rights management, file activity monitoring, and insider risk solutions.
• Experience securing sensitive data across cloud, SaaS, on premises, and hybrid environments.
• Experience leading security architecture, engineering, and operational teams responsible for enterprise security platforms.
• Experience with Microsoft Purview, Forcepoint, Varonis, Netskope, BigID, Microsoft Defender, IBM Guardium, Imperva SecureSphere, Cyera, and other enterprise data protection technologies

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• None

Preferred

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) OR
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) OR
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Controls (CRISC) OR
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)

SKILLS

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements such as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS), and FIPS-140
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Experience in leading process improvement initiatives
• Ability to motivate high performance, multi-discipline teams
• Demonstrated competency in project execution
• Demonstrated abilities in relationship management

Languages (Other than English)

None

Travel Requirement

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-Based

Teaches/Trains others regularly

Frequently

Travels regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Occasionally

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (Sales employees)

Does Not Apply

Physical Work Site Required

Yes

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Does Not Apply

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Does Not Apply

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Does Not Apply

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Pay Range Minimum:

$129,100.00

Pay Range Maximum:

$214,500.00

Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

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