Executive Director, Information Security

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RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 500 Company and listed among its World’s Most Admired Companies, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.

Oversees and directs the work of multiple teams spanning the Information Security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and Cloud Security functions.  Manages highly skilled security professionals and managers of security teams.  Leads the development of policies, procedures, standards, controls and security audits. Directs IT related business planning requirements including, but not limited to budgeting, scheduling and workload planning. Leads teams of Cyber Security or IAM professionals by providing guidance for daily operations, leading large and complex projects and technology initiatives, and applying innovative solutions to provide Info Sec and IAM services for global workforce employees and external customers/clients. Demonstrates leadership and deep understanding of multiple technologies, including but not limited to: Zero-Trust, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Firewalls, Single Sign-on, Multi-Factor Authentication, Certificate Authority/Public Key Infrastructure, and Windows/UNIX/Linux operating systems. Identity Governance, and Privileged Access Management. Leads the development and implementation of strategic and long-range goals and direction for Info Sec, IAM, and Cloud Security.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Lead multiple larger and more complex projects and/or Cyber technology initiatives and apply innovative solutions to the administration of the Information Security team.

• Maintains expertise and leads teams to apply best practices for Info Sec, IAM, and Cloud Security technologies including but not limited to Firewalls, ZTNA, Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Identity Providers (Okta), Identity Governance (SailPoint IdentityNow), and Privileged Access Management (CyberArk).

• Develops and establishes strategic and long-range goals and direction for Information Security area of Global IT.

• Drives global configuration and management of security solutions to ensure operational effectiveness, efficiency and risk reduction outcomes based on existing and emerging threat and vulnerability information.

• Develop and lead teams to proactively design, implement and manage security solutions at all levels and across the global enterprise, combating advanced cyber threat actors while reducing the likelihood and impact these incidents will impact security, privacy, or business operations.

• Develop emerging technology solutions and configurations for detecting and combating advanced persistent threats to stay ahead of threat actors.

• Enhance existing security architecture and engineering capabilities through a mix of people, processes and technologies which increase capability maturity and reduce the likelihood that threat actors will circumvent RGA’s security controls and capabilities.

• Maintains expertise and leads teams to apply best practices for Cybersecurity technologies including but not limited to Firewalls, ZTNA, Data Protection, Endpoint Protection, SIEM engineering, Network Security Monitoring and Attack Surface Management.

• Performs supervisory duties including evaluating and hiring candidates, mentoring and coaching direct reports, identifying and providing training opportunities, and providing recurring and meaningful feedback.

• Liaison with and offers strategic direction to related governance functions (such as Physical Security/Facilities, Risk Management, IT, HR, Legal and Compliance) on information security matters such as routine security activities plus emerging security risks and control technologies

• Plans and manages resources ensuring all projects meet obligations and budget expectations.

• Analyzes business and customer requirements, translates requirements into technical options/proposals, provides recommended courses of action, and assists teams in determining priorities and application of resources.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:
Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE:
Required:

• 10+ years Information Technology or related systems experience with an emphasis with Security Operations and Telecommunications.

• 5+ years management and technical leadership and supervisory experience in Information Technology.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Required:

• Highly advanced project management skills.  Demonstrates ability to evaluate Cyber Security project objectives and scope feasibility, gain understanding, schedule resources, and manage budget to plan.

• Advanced oral and written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to convey business terminology that is meaningful and well received by the customer.

• People management skills, demonstrating an ability to lead, mentor and develop staff.  Advanced ability to work well within and manage a team.

• Advanced investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to new methods, work under tight deadlines, and maintain composure and effective leadership in stressful conditions.

• Ability to manage multiple Cyber Security projects and/or sub-teams simultaneously, including the ability to delegate key areas of responsibility

• Ability to adapt new methods and work under tight deadlines and stressful conditions.

• Demonstrated success working with internal and external audit and compliance groups.

• Experience in security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols,  and application security

• ZTNA Technologies, Intrusion Prevention, CSPM, Federated Identity, ISO Standards, Firewalls, Certificate Authority / PKI, and MS, UNIX, Linux Operating Systems, and Serverless Cloud Computing

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What you can expect from RGA:

• Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.

• Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.

• Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.

Compensation Range:

Base pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and market location. In addition, RGA provides an annual bonus plan that includes all roles and some positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive plan. RGA also maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.

RGA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.