Your Role

The Information Security team is responsible for providing cyber security services to Blue Shield of California that enable secure product development and operations. The Director of Information Security will report to the Sr. Director . In this role you will you will lead a team responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security capabilities that protect our organization's assets and data. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that security measures are seamlessly integrated into our technology platform, enabling us to effectively identify, prevent, and respond to security threats.

Your Work

In this role, you will:

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive security platform strategy aligned with the organization's goals and objectives
• Direct security managers, engineers and architects, providing mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for security capabilities and technologies
• Collaborate with software development teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle
• Conduct regular assessments of assets and configurations to identify vulnerabilities and recommend enhancements or remediation measures
• Drive the material increased use of automation and orchestration to remove manual work and improve productivity, quality, and speed of delivery for security capabilities
• Stay abreast of emerging security threats, trends, and technologies to ensure that our security platform remains effective and up-to-date
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, external partners, and regulatory bodies to address security requirements and compliance obligations
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness of security platform operations and utilization
• Measure and present key security metrics, findings, and recommendations to executive leadership and other relevant stakeholder
• Consult with all levels including senior management, make recommendations, and influence decision-making

Your Knowledge and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Requires at least 10 years of prior relevant experience
• Solid knowledge of both Agile and traditional project management principles and practices and the ability to blend them together in the right proportions
• Sufficient level of technical background to provide highly-credible leadership to security, risk, and operations teams and to be able to accurately and objectively evaluate complex risks and issues
• Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and managing security solutions in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Familiarity with cloud security best practices, tools, and technologies, and the ability to effectively secure cloud-based assets and data.
• Hands-on experience with security tools and platforms such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, firewalls, and application security.
• Adaptability and flexibility to navigate the changing landscape of cybersecurity threats and technologies.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands, budget, timelines, and resources effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the "big picture" view

Pay Range:

The pay range for this role is: $ 172260.00 to $ 258280.00 for California.

Notes:

Please note that this range represents the pay range for this and many other positions at Blue Shield that fall into this pay grade. Blue Shield salaries are based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, location (California, Bay area, or outside California), and current employee salaries for similar roles.

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