Director, IT Information Security, Risk and Resiliency

General Summary

Our Information Security area at Unum is hiring a Director, IT Information Security, Risk and Resiliency. This role leads a functional area within the Enterprise Information Security Risk Management department. They are responsible for partnering in the design, deployment and maintenance of a global information security program that addresses Security Engineering needs for Unum Group and its partners. They work to develop and establish functional area standards and procedures.

This role works with their team to implement and deliver new solutions to enable, enhance or transform security capabilities or services. This leader is instrumental in the implementation part of the portfolio for their given function. They work with their manager, as well as business and IT partners to define delivery priorities in line with the technical, financial and people resources available.

This leader works across the enterprise to develop business partner relationships, effectively communicate, and successfully execute IT plans in support of the agreed goals and objectives.

• Bachelors degree in computer science, or relevant technical experience
• Has 8+ years’ experience in an IT field, or equivalent relevant work experience
• Prior management experience is preferred
• Demonstrates leadership in executing IT plans successfully that enable technical or business capabilities and address technology or business priorities
• Has strong understanding of Agile/Lean leadership principles
• Exhibits courage by taking smart risks and encouraging others to do so; empowers innovative approaches by motivating others to be proactive and resourceful
• Has proven and demonstrated knowledge and skills in one or more technologies or industries
• Able to apply broad business and technology understanding of internal and external trends and capabilities to ensure successful implementation of IT plans
• Able to communicate a compelling vision and need for change that generates excitement, enthusiasm and commitment to the process
• Demonstrates strategic and critical thinking capability
• Interacts with others, internally and externally, in a way that gives them confidence in their intentions and those of the organization
• Understands the business case for each deliverable undertaken and works with their manager and product owner to help ensure benefits are realized
• Has strong planning, communication and presentation skills, and the capability to listen and influence
• Has in-depth knowledge of regulations, including, GLPA, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, and other cyber security regulatory compliance requirements and related programs
• Has in-depth knowledge of security and control frameworks such as NIST Cyber Security Framework; ISO 17799/27001, CobIT and ITIL
• CISSP, CISM, CISA, SANS, and other security related certifications a plus

• Leads functional team(s) to successfully build, enhance, transform, or support security technology and/or secure business services by successfully delivering on outcomes.
• Engages in strategic planning with business and IT stakeholders, to provide direction, guidance or recommendations on technology, and architectural considerations.
• Actively participates in the definition of a security portfolio of change and roadmaps. Engages and influences IT and business leaders to ensure the portfolio will deliver agreed business objectives.
• Collaborating with IT leadership across various disciplines, provides guidance, direction or recommendations to address a wide range of business and technology needs, with emphasis on optimized, timely and successful delivery.
• In collaboration with their manager, initiates and influences relationships with and between key stakeholders in management, and implements IT plans, acts as a point of contact for stakeholders, planners, designers, and operational business partners.
• In partnership with practice leaders, drives application of the company’s technical and architectural roadmap objectives.
• Leverages deep understanding of IT, emerging technologies, and technical capabilities to guide and influence stakeholders and teams in developing solutions, build, deployment,…