Director, Security Engineering and Operations

About Lantern

Lantern is the specialty care platform connecting people with the best care when they need it most. By curating a Network of Excellence comprised of the nation's top specialists for surgery, cancer care, infusions and more, Lantern delivers excellent care with significant cost savings to employers and their workforces. Lantern also pairs members with a dedicated care team, including Care Advocates and nurses, for the entirety of their care journey, helping them get back to good health, back to their families and back to work. With convenient access to specialists nationwide, Lantern means quality care is within driving distance for most. Lantern is trusted by the nation's largest employers to deliver care to more than 6 million members across the country. Learn more about us at lanterncare.com. 

About You:

• You use LOGIC in your decision making and understand that progress is critical to making change. You focus on the execution of your content while balancing a fast-paced environment and you take the time to celebrate both the small & big wins. 
• INCLUSION is a core tenant of your personal beliefs. A diverse and inclusive environment is incredibly important to you. You understand and desire to be a part of a diverse team with different experiences and perspectives & you cherish the differences in each individual that you interact with.
• You have the GRIT, drive and ambition to tackle big problems. Big problems require big ideas and a team that supports new ideas. 
• You care deeply for your customers are driven to keep HUMANITY in all decisions. Your customers aren’t just the individuals using your product. They are the driving factor in your motivation to make a change.
• Integrity guides you in life. Focusing on the TRUTH vs. giving people the answers they want to hear. 
• You thrive in a Team Environment. Collaboration is key in innovation and creating change.

These pillars of LIGHT are a reminder to our team that we are making a difference by providing guidance and support in navigating the often complex and confusing landscape of healthcare. We hope that through this LIGHT, individuals can find their way to the best care, resources, and support they need to get back to life. 

If this sounds like you, we would love to connect to speak further about career opportunities at Lantern.

Please apply to our role & someone from our Talent Acquisition Team will reach out to help you navigate our interview process.

Lantern is seeking an experienced Director of Security Engineering & Operations to lead out Security Operations Center (SOC) and Cloud and Network Security programs. You will be responsible for safeguarding our Azure cloud infrastructure, strengthening network defenses, and leading threat detection and response initiatives.

Reporting to the VP of InfoSec and Technology Services, this role is a trusted advisor in protecting Lantern’s Azure-based cloud infrastructure, network security across our environments, and leading threat detection and response efforts. You will partner cross-functionally with Engineering, DevOps, and Compliance teams while driving security excellence in support of Lantern’s business and regulatory requirements.

Location: Remote, USA with Travel to Dallas, TX

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and grow high-performing teams in Security Operations, Cloud Security Engineering, and Network Security.
• Partner with the VP of Information Security and Technology Services to prioritize initiatives, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee Lantern’s Security Incident Response (IR) program, ensuring rapid identification, containment, and resolution of security incidents.
• Lead development of advanced threat detection strategies, including continuous tuning of detection rules, playbooks, and use cases in SIEM/SOAR platforms.
• Oversee threat hunting activities to proactively identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by threat actors.
• Manage relationships with MDR and other MSSPs, threat intelligence providers, and incident response partners.
• Ensure continuous monitoring and remediation of cloud security risks and misconfigurations.
• Oversee the design and management of secure network security architecture, including segmentation, VPNs, firewalls, and intrusion detection and prevention systems.
• Lead efforts in Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), micro-segmentation, and secure network connectivity for a global presence.
• Oversee network monitoring, anomaly detection, and network defense initiatives.
• Drive vulnerability management, pen testing, and security assessments.
• Design, implement, and manage robust security controls within the Microsoft Azure cloud environment, ensuring secure configuration and continuous compliance.
• Lead initiatives for Azure Security Center (Defender for Cloud) and cloud security posture management (CSPM)
• Collaborate with DevOps and Engineering to embed security into CI/CD pipelines and application development processes.
• Provide regular reporting on security metrics, risks, and program maturity to leadership.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of cybersecurity experience, with 5+ years in leadership roles managing Security Operations teams and 3+ years in leadership managing Cloud Security and Network Security teams.
• Deep experience in threat detection, security monitoring, incident response, and threat hunting.
• Proven expertise securing Azure cloud environments in SaaS, healthcare, or regulated industries.
• Strong understanding in network security architecture, segmentation, Zerto Trust, SASE, and advance threat protection.
• Hands-on experience with Defender for Cloud, SIEM, SOAR, EDR, NDR, IAM, CSPM.
• Solid understanding of HIPAA, SOC2, and privacy compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communications skills.

 Strong Candidates Will:

• Experience with hybrid cloud architecture.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave

Lantern does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.