VIAVI Solutions
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Chief Information Security Officer
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VIAVI Solutions .
VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) has a 90+ year history of technical innovations that have evolved to keep pace and address our customer’s most pressing business issues. We make equipment, software, and systems that help to plan, deploy, certify, monitor, and optimize all kinds of networks - like those for mobile phones, service providers, large businesses and data centers. VIAVI is also a leader in high performance thin film optical coatings and engineered diffusers, providing light management solutions to anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, automotive, defense and instrumentation markets.
Responsibilities
Define and drive the enterprise-wide information and cyber security strategy across the company, with a vision to make VIAVI one of the most secure and trusted global companies.
Oversee all aspects of security operations, governance, architecture, engineering and incident response to protect systems, networks, and our data.
Lead the modernization of VIAVI’s security environment.
Support M&A activities by conducting risk assessments and providing risk-adverse integration design.
Lead the global cyber risk management framework, aligning with regulatory requirements and business risk appetite.
Ensure compliance with international data privacy and security regulations across all operating regions.
Manage all cybersecurity compliance initiatives including ISO 27001 certification, DFARS/CMMC, NORA2, Cyber Essentials and respond to customer audits/security surveys.
Oversee risk management activities including threat intelligence, vulnerability management, supplier risk, Artificial Intelligence and data loss prevention.
Take leadership in policy setting and compliance, working closely with leading regulators and authorities.
Champion a proactive security culture across VIAVI’s global workforce, including training, education, and executive engagement.
Work cross functionally to ensure security is embedded across the enterprise.
Serve as a key advisor to the executive leadership team and the Board of Directors on cyber resilience and emerging threats.
Manage the Corporate Incident Response Plan and testing.
Liaise with legal authorities.
Coordinate Business Impact Assessment reviews and continuity plans.
Liaise with Disaster Recovery teams.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Systems, Network Security or relevant disciplines and/or equivalent experience.
Extensive experience leading security programs preferably in a technology related industry.
Proven ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels influencing technical and executive stakeholders.
Deep knowledge of global cybersecurity regulations and data protection.
Previous experience with ISO 27001 and DFARS.
Experience/knowledge of the following security operations technologies such as SIEM tools, firewalls, EDR technologies, VPNs, authentication tools, etc.
Demonstrated experience in building high performing global security teams.
Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical topics to a variety of audiences.
VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Computer Networking Products
Communications Equipment Manufacturing
Computer and Network Security
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Chief Information Security Officer
role at
VIAVI Solutions .
VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) has a 90+ year history of technical innovations that have evolved to keep pace and address our customer’s most pressing business issues. We make equipment, software, and systems that help to plan, deploy, certify, monitor, and optimize all kinds of networks - like those for mobile phones, service providers, large businesses and data centers. VIAVI is also a leader in high performance thin film optical coatings and engineered diffusers, providing light management solutions to anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, automotive, defense and instrumentation markets.
Responsibilities
Define and drive the enterprise-wide information and cyber security strategy across the company, with a vision to make VIAVI one of the most secure and trusted global companies.
Oversee all aspects of security operations, governance, architecture, engineering and incident response to protect systems, networks, and our data.
Lead the modernization of VIAVI’s security environment.
Support M&A activities by conducting risk assessments and providing risk-adverse integration design.
Lead the global cyber risk management framework, aligning with regulatory requirements and business risk appetite.
Ensure compliance with international data privacy and security regulations across all operating regions.
Manage all cybersecurity compliance initiatives including ISO 27001 certification, DFARS/CMMC, NORA2, Cyber Essentials and respond to customer audits/security surveys.
Oversee risk management activities including threat intelligence, vulnerability management, supplier risk, Artificial Intelligence and data loss prevention.
Take leadership in policy setting and compliance, working closely with leading regulators and authorities.
Champion a proactive security culture across VIAVI’s global workforce, including training, education, and executive engagement.
Work cross functionally to ensure security is embedded across the enterprise.
Serve as a key advisor to the executive leadership team and the Board of Directors on cyber resilience and emerging threats.
Manage the Corporate Incident Response Plan and testing.
Liaise with legal authorities.
Coordinate Business Impact Assessment reviews and continuity plans.
Liaise with Disaster Recovery teams.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Systems, Network Security or relevant disciplines and/or equivalent experience.
Extensive experience leading security programs preferably in a technology related industry.
Proven ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels influencing technical and executive stakeholders.
Deep knowledge of global cybersecurity regulations and data protection.
Previous experience with ISO 27001 and DFARS.
Experience/knowledge of the following security operations technologies such as SIEM tools, firewalls, EDR technologies, VPNs, authentication tools, etc.
Demonstrated experience in building high performing global security teams.
Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical topics to a variety of audiences.
VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Computer Networking Products
Communications Equipment Manufacturing
Computer and Network Security
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