Optimum is hiring: Director, Cybersecurity Engineering in Norwalk

Join to apply for the Director, Cybersecurity Engineering role at Optimum This range is provided by Optimum. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $155,509.00/yr - $222,156.00/yr Job Summary As the Director of Cybersecurity Engineering, you will lead the strategic vision and implementation of advanced security frameworks, leveraging automation and AI/ML to enhance threat detection, response, and secure digital transformation across hybrid and multi‑cloud environments. This role requires deep expertise in Zero Trust Architecture, SASE, CSPM, AI/ML, DevSecOps practices, NDR, WAF and Firewalls. You will oversee a team of security professionals and collaborate with IT, Architecture, engineering, and business units to ensure the protection of Altice USA’s assets. The Director will be a forward‑thinking leader with a passion for innovation, resilience, and secure digital transformation. Responsibilities Develop and execute a comprehensive network and cloud security strategy aligned with business objectives. Oversee platform engineering for security controls: VPAM/PKI, key management/HSM, log pipelines, DDoS, WAF, remote access, and network firewalls. Network & ISP security: engineer and operate DDoS scrubbing/runbooks; authoritative DNS/DNSSEC and ADC/WAF hygiene for customer‑facing properties; coordinate policy distribution with backbone automation/orchestration. Lead the adoption of Zero Trust Architecture and SASE frameworks across enterprise and cloud environments. Hybrid Cloud and Emerging Technology such as AI/ML security: enforce Secure by Design guardrails for all Cloud and AI workloads (data boundaries, private tenancy, model and prompt protections, monitoring for misuse). Software supply chain security: vendor security management enforced with Zero Trust Networking concepts. Oversee Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and Cloud Workload Protection (CWPP) tools. Collaborate with DevOps teams to embed and maintain security into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps) for cloud deployments. Incorporate AI/ML‑driven practices to enhance cybersecurity posture, improve threat detection and response times, and ensure a more secure digital transformation. Enhance the security of corporate AI/ML initiatives, protect sensitive data, and aid the development of resilient systems that drive innovation while maintaining trust and compliance. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field; Master’s degree preferred. 15+ years of cybersecurity leadership experience, including network and cloud security. Experience with AWS, Azure, and GCP security controls. Expertise in Zero Trust, SASE, CASB, CSPM, CWPP, NDR, AI/ML Security, WAF, and Firewalls. Proven experience on utilizing automation best practices to drive efficiencies and cost savings. Strong understanding of security protocols, cryptography, authentication, and authorization. Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage complex projects. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Relevant certifications: CISSP, CCSP, CISM, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer. At Optimum, we're fueled by our four core pillars: Taking Ownership, Upholding Transparency, Creating Community, and Demonstrating Expertise. Our commitment to empowering employees to take responsibility and embrace proactive problem‑solving underpins Taking Ownership. Upholding Transparency is at the core of our culture, with open and honest communication fostering trust among our dedicated team and loyal customers. Creating Community is more than a goal; it's our daily commitment to fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and positivity. Demonstrating expertise is a promise we uphold through continuous learning and engagement with our customers to consistently deliver top‑quality products and services. These pillars not only shape our culture but define Optimum as a place of excellence, trustworthiness, and thriving community, and we invite you to be a part of our journey. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The Company provides reasonable accommodations upon request in accordance with applicable requirements. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Optimum by 2x. Seniority level Director Employment type Full‑time Job function Information Technology Industries Telecommunications Location Norwalk, CT #J-18808-Ljbffr