AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.

At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.

We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD.

The Security Manager will be responsible for ensuring the security of our information systems and ensuring that our company is compliant with industry standards and regulations. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of information security principles, as well as experience managing security programs and teams. This individual will work with business leaders, managed services personnel and customers to monitor and instill trust in the security and reliability of AHEAD systems, services and programs.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement information security policies, procedures, and standards to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems and data
Manage a team of information security professionals and ensure their training and development

Oversee security risk assessments and vulnerability assessments to identify potential threats and recommend remediation actions

Monitor and respond to security incidents, including leading incident response efforts and conducting root cause analysis

Stay current on industry trends and regulations, including GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO 27001, and ensure that the company is compliant with relevant standards

Collaborate with other departments to ensure the integration of information security into all aspects of the business

Act as a security advisor to clients and provide guidance on security best practices and industry standards

Represent the company in industry events and engage with stakeholders to promote the company's security capabilities

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

12 or more years of experience in Technology or Information Security, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

One or more security certifications such as CISSP, CRISC, CISA, CISM, CIPP/US, PCI QSA, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor is required.

Advanced level of understanding of technologies including information security, applications, infrastructure, networking, telephony, virtualization, storage, data protection, cloud and VDI solutions.

Experience with SaaS and Cloud Provider (AWS, Azure, GCP) security is highly desirable.

Knowledge of applicable legislation and regulation requirements (ex. CCPA, GDPR, FCC, NYDFS, SHIELD, etc.)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex security concepts to a non-technical audience.

Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

Highly organized and ability to work independently.

Success Characterstics

Commitment to confidentiality and ethical integrity.

Analytical, relationship builder, advocate, diplomacy, self-starter, planning and organization skills.

Transparent, enthusiastic, respectful, accountable, achieves excellence, and consistently delivers quality service to team members and the organization.

Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic work environment.

Why AHEAD:

Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.

We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.

India Employment Benefits include:

Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees, with options to extend coverage to dependents

Paid time off and company holidays, along with additional leave benefits as per policy

Flexible work arrangements, supporting work-life balance

Learning and development opportunities to support continuous growth and upskilling

Employee wellness initiatives and programs focused on physical and mental well-being

Retirement and statutory benefits in line with India regulations

Inclusive and people-first culture, with a strong focus on collaboration and ownership

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