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Town/Village of Harrison, New York, United States
Hybrid
Sompo has a unique opportunity for an Information Security Officer to join our Information Security team.
This role will manage and continuously modernize our Information Security program for global operations, while maintaining alignment with external and corporate requirements. The Information Security Officer will manage more than 7,000 users, hundreds of developers and IT staff working in a range of technologies, more than 10,000 network devices and 75+ physical and cloud locations.
Location: This position can be based out of any of our US offices such as Purchase, NY / New York City / Morristown, NJ / Conshohocken, PA or Charlotte, NC. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.
Our business, your impact, our opportunity:
What you’ll be doing:
Maintaining an effective set of technical security controls across all systems and processes. Controls must have documented designs and real-time instrumentation. Core domains include:
malicious activity prevention and detection
encryption
data loss prevention and detection
activity/audit logging, especially for privileged identities and access
adversarial simulation
Detecting, reporting, and escalating vulnerabilities to the operational teams that support those vulnerable systems or processes. Maintaining org-wide vulnerability data for both periodic and threat-drive real time reporting
Operating an efficient, instrumented, and effective security alerting function that is continuously evolving to match Sompo’s threat environment
Maintaining an efficient and tested incident response procedure capable of handling events of any scale
Participating in the systems development lifecycle to ensure alignment with our information security program
Establishing a communications program to keep all Sompo users aware of emerging threats, upcoming policy changes, recent achievements, and general security recommendations.
What you’ll bring:
Minimum of 15 years of experience in a combination of technical, security, and risk management roles
Minimum of 7 years in a senior management role within an information security function.
Technical familiarity with security patterns, operations and controls for traditional (Windows), cloud, and SaaS environments Systematic thinking – understanding the place of security controls within the larger operating environment, anticipating issues and engaging colleagues to minimize disruption (or the potential for it).
Structure projects and programs in risk-prioritized manner.
Experience integrating regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and industry standards into operating procedures and designs Experience maintaining and communicating security strategy and technical architecture.
Ability to translate operational metrics into meaningful KPIs and risk quantifiers.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications with a range of audiences, including non-technical leaders, customers, regulators, and technical colleagues.
Experience maintaining a fast-changing security program with continuous improvement driven by changes in: threat intelligence and adversary tactics operational metrics company priorities Leadership experience managing a hybrid team of: direct reports (including ongoing professional development) matrix reports managed services and specialist contractors.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, or a related field.
Recognized information security certification (CISSP, CISM, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience with adoption of FAIR Threat modeling within the SDLC Familiarity with DevSecOps processes, tooling, and controls Experience gaining and maintaining certifications like ISO 270xx, SOC 2, etc.
Knowledge of regional security data privacy regulations related to Minimization Encryption Cross-border data access
Salary Range: $180,000 – $225,000 Actual compensation for this role will depend on several factors including the cost of living associated with your work location, your qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience.
At Sompo, we recognize that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success. This is why we offer competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees.
Our compensation program is built on a foundation that promotes a pay-for-performance culture, resulting in higher incentive awards, on average, when the Company does well and lower incentive awards when the Company underperforms. The total compensation opportunity for all regular, full-time employees is a combination of base salary and incentives that gets adjusted upfront based on overall Company performance with final awards based on individual performance.
We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans remain competitive and meet the needs of our employees and their dependents. Below is a summary of our current comprehensive U.S. benefit programs:
Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution
Pharmacy benefits with mail order options
Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children
Vision benefits
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children
Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions
Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays
Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program
Employee Assistance Program
Tax-Free Commuter Benefit
Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits
In today’s world, what do we stand for?
Ethics and integrity are the foundation of delivering on our commitment to you. We believe that core values drive success, and that when relationships are held in the highest regard, there is nothing that cannot be accomplished. At Sompo, our ring is more than a logo, it is a symbol of our promise. Click here to learn more about life at Sompo.
Sompo is an equal opportunity employer and we intentionally value inclusion and diversity. Above all, we want you to work in an environment that respects everyone’s unique contributions – we are passionately committed to equal opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex orientation, national origin, or age.
