Cybersecurity Senior Advisor - Offensive Security & Exposure Management

Cybersecurity Senior Advisor - Offensive Security & Exposure Management

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Cybersecurity Senior Advisor will own and advance our offensive security and exposure management program. This role is responsible for driving strategy, scaling automated penetration testing, and delivering measurable risk reduction across the enterprise. You'll act as a technical lead and program owner, partnering across security, engineering, and business teams to identify attack paths, prioritize risk, and improve our overall security posture.

How You Will Make an Impact :

• Own and evolve automated penetration testing tools and processes.

• Lead development and execution of risk assessment methodologies to fit business, regulatory, and technical environment considerations.

• Define testing strategy, scope, and coverage aligned to business risk.

• Lead analysis of attack paths and systemic vulnerabilities.

• Establish risk-based prioritization and remediation standards.

• Serve as technical lead and escalation point; mentor team members and provide technical guidance.

• Develop security incident response plans and strategies.

• Drive cross-functional remediation and remove blockers.

• Develop and report KPIs on risk reduction and control effectiveness.

• Integrate with security ecosystem (SIEM, EDR, vulnerability tools).

• Partner with architecture and engineering teams to influence secure design.

• Develop reports supporting strategy and direction for management.

Must be capable of providing top-tier support for 5 or more of the information security technology common body of knowledge skill sets:

Access Control, Application Security, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning, Cryptography, Information Security and Risk Management, Legal Regulations, Compliance and Investigations, Operations Security, Physical (Environmental) Security, Security Architecture and Design, Telecommunications and Network Security

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires BS/BA in information Technology or related field of study and a minimum of 8 years experience in systems administration and security aspects of information systems, access management and network security technologies, network communications, computer networking, telecommunications, systems development and management, hardware, software, data, and people; experience with multiple technical and business disciplines required; requires broad-based experience to plan and design highly complex systems; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:

• 7+ years in cybersecurity (offensive security, application security/vulnerability management and exposure management).

• Experience with continuous penetration testing programs.

• Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Familiarity with SIEM, EDR, MITRE ATT&CK, and OWASP.

• Experience owning security tools and leading cross-functional initiatives.

• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture, vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and identity systems.

• Ability to assess and communicate risk effectively.

• Security Certifications: CISSP and other advanced technical security certifications (e.g. OSCP, CEH) preferred.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $146,280 to $219,420

Location(s): Woodland Hills, CA

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

• The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

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