Elevance Health
Director II, Cybersecurity: Cyber Defense & Security Analytics
Elevance Health, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Director II, Cybersecurity: Cyber Defense & Security Analytics
Location:
This role requires the associate to be in‑office 3 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. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law.
How You Will Make An Impact
Direct and execute the strategic cybersecurity threat management vision that scales globally to effectively secure our business without slowing company innovation.
Deliver and support a robust cybersecurity framework to protect our systems/networks/data and business on a 24x7x365 basis.
Maintain responsibility, primarily cyber defense strategy, architecture, engineering, and operations.
Direct the management of cybersecurity domains or suites, ensuring efficient capital & labor utilization; budget development; compliance with regulatory requirements.
Influence and drive a strong security culture organization‑wide across all tiers.
Frequently interact with IT and business units to understand their plans, risk posture, and align threat management vision and operational plans; protect against current and emerging threats combined with active monitoring.
Ensure implementation, monitoring, and updates of disaster recovery and business continuity plans with a cybersecurity focus to enable business, operational, and cyber resilience.
Establish and nurture collaborative relationships with key business and security partners.
Interface with key Information Technology (IT) solution vendors; develop strategies and facilitate performance measurement plans to optimize business and security outcomes.
Hire, train, mentor, coach, counsel, and manage a high‑performing cybersecurity team, evaluating performance to achieve strategic goals.
Define and enhance key performance, risk, and threat indicators and metrics while aligning with business initiatives and deliver them in an effective, understandable manner to non‑technical individuals.
Direct and deliver forward‑facing efforts on AI Cyber defense.
Minimum Requirements Requires a BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field of study and a minimum of 8 years of IT management experience, experience in the function/area being managed, experience managing multiple tasks and projects; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities, And Experiences
Demonstrated expertise in implementing and managing robust cyber defense strategies to protect critical information systems from cyber threats is strongly preferred.
Experience with key cybersecurity capabilities and technologies, including Endpoint defense, email defense, predictive and cybersecurity analytics platforms; cybersecurity tools and technologies such as CrowdStrike, Elastic, and Proofpoint to detect, prevent, and respond to threats is strongly preferred.
Experience with and leading Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning techniques as they relate to Cybersecurity is preferred.
Skilled in navigating and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulatory frameworks, including HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST CSF, PCI‑DSS, and ISO is preferred.
Proficiency in developing and executing strategies for cyber threat management in regulated industries is preferred.
Ability to integrate AI/ML technologies with and into existing cybersecurity measures to enhance threat defense and response is preferred.
Strong track record in leading cybersecurity audits and developing comprehensive response plans for potential security incidents is preferred.
Hands‑on experience with cloud security solutions is preferred.
Management of cybersecurity operations, incident response, and cyber fusion capabilities is preferred.
CISM, CISSP, or related/equivalent Certifications are preferred.
Ability to build and cultivate strong business relationships is preferred.
Leadership/management & oversight of business units with mid‑large geographically dispersed matrixed teams is preferred.
Leadership and management of multi‑million dollar budgets is preferred.
Ability to communicate with stakeholders about technical issues in non‑technical terms is preferred.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology
Hospitals and Health Care
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 elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com 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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This role requires the associate to be in‑office 3 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. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law.
How You Will Make An Impact
Direct and execute the strategic cybersecurity threat management vision that scales globally to effectively secure our business without slowing company innovation.
Deliver and support a robust cybersecurity framework to protect our systems/networks/data and business on a 24x7x365 basis.
Maintain responsibility, primarily cyber defense strategy, architecture, engineering, and operations.
Direct the management of cybersecurity domains or suites, ensuring efficient capital & labor utilization; budget development; compliance with regulatory requirements.
Influence and drive a strong security culture organization‑wide across all tiers.
Frequently interact with IT and business units to understand their plans, risk posture, and align threat management vision and operational plans; protect against current and emerging threats combined with active monitoring.
Ensure implementation, monitoring, and updates of disaster recovery and business continuity plans with a cybersecurity focus to enable business, operational, and cyber resilience.
Establish and nurture collaborative relationships with key business and security partners.
Interface with key Information Technology (IT) solution vendors; develop strategies and facilitate performance measurement plans to optimize business and security outcomes.
Hire, train, mentor, coach, counsel, and manage a high‑performing cybersecurity team, evaluating performance to achieve strategic goals.
Define and enhance key performance, risk, and threat indicators and metrics while aligning with business initiatives and deliver them in an effective, understandable manner to non‑technical individuals.
Direct and deliver forward‑facing efforts on AI Cyber defense.
Minimum Requirements Requires a BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field of study and a minimum of 8 years of IT management experience, experience in the function/area being managed, experience managing multiple tasks and projects; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities, And Experiences
Demonstrated expertise in implementing and managing robust cyber defense strategies to protect critical information systems from cyber threats is strongly preferred.
Experience with key cybersecurity capabilities and technologies, including Endpoint defense, email defense, predictive and cybersecurity analytics platforms; cybersecurity tools and technologies such as CrowdStrike, Elastic, and Proofpoint to detect, prevent, and respond to threats is strongly preferred.
Experience with and leading Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning techniques as they relate to Cybersecurity is preferred.
Skilled in navigating and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulatory frameworks, including HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST CSF, PCI‑DSS, and ISO is preferred.
Proficiency in developing and executing strategies for cyber threat management in regulated industries is preferred.
Ability to integrate AI/ML technologies with and into existing cybersecurity measures to enhance threat defense and response is preferred.
Strong track record in leading cybersecurity audits and developing comprehensive response plans for potential security incidents is preferred.
Hands‑on experience with cloud security solutions is preferred.
Management of cybersecurity operations, incident response, and cyber fusion capabilities is preferred.
CISM, CISSP, or related/equivalent Certifications are preferred.
Ability to build and cultivate strong business relationships is preferred.
Leadership/management & oversight of business units with mid‑large geographically dispersed matrixed teams is preferred.
Leadership and management of multi‑million dollar budgets is preferred.
Ability to communicate with stakeholders about technical issues in non‑technical terms is preferred.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology
Hospitals and Health Care
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 elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com 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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