Head of Cyber Security Architecture (Saint Paul)

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I have a full-time opportunity for a Head of Cybersecurity Architecture & Engineering with one of our leading enterprise organizations. This role will revamp and mature the company's current architecture and lead a team of 50+ Cybersecurity staff.

This role reports directly to the CISO.

It is 3 days onsite. Relocation assistance is provided if needed.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity architecture framework that aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Build, mentor, and lead a team of cybersecurity architects and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• In collaboration with the security awareness team, provide guidance and training on security best practices to IT teams, developers, and business units.
• Act as a senior advisor to executives and key stakeholders on cybersecurity risks and strategies.
• Oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, endpoint protection, encryption, and cloud security controls.
• Lead security technology evaluations and recommend solutions to enhance the organization’s security posture.
• Ensure security tools and processes integrate seamlessly with IT and DevOps environments.
• Collaborate with risk management teams to assess and mitigate cybersecurity risks across the organization.
• Ensure architecture designs and related implementations follow the appropriate regulatory frameworks and industry standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, and PCI-DSS.
• Collaborate with security operations teams to enhance threat intelligence, detection, and response capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Experience in operating and managing a vulnerability management program in a large enterprise environment with a global footprint.
• Ability to engage stakeholders at different levels to drive vulnerability reduction across the environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Experience with automated vulnerability management tools and processes.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements and audit processes.
• Ability to stay current with the latest cybersecurity trends and threats.
• Strong knowledge of Security Architecture frameworks and cybersecurity frameworks/standards (NIST, ISO 27001, CMMC).
• Extensive experience in a vulnerability management leadership role.
• CISSP certification or one of the following certifications: CISM, OSCP, or GIAC.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.

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Seniority level:

Executive

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:

Information Technology

Industries:

Manufacturing, Retail, and Hospitals and Health Care