Security Platforms Leader: Cloud, Data & Network Defense

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

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.