Assistant Vice President, Threat Prevention – Cybersecurity Assurance & Defense

Overview

• Serve as a key contributor to the cybersecurity team, ensuring robust security controls and protection against evolving threats.
• Design, implement, and maintain security measures across various platforms, including cloud and network environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enforce consistent security policies and enhance operational efficiency.
• Monitor and respond to security events, performing triage and analysis to mitigate risks effectively.
• Develop and refine security policies, configurations, and runbooks to ensure compliance and optimal performance.
• Participate in post-incident reviews, identifying gaps and recommending improvements.
• Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity technologies and threats, applying innovative solutions to enhance defenses.

• Design and manage security controls such as DLP, EDR, NDR, and firewalls to protect digital assets.
• Monitor security dashboards and logs, responding to alerts and performing event triage.
• Troubleshoot and optimize security configurations to ensure compliance and performance.
• Analyze security events, coordinate escalations, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with network and application security teams for consistent policy enforcement.
• Evaluate and pilot new security features to improve operational efficiency.
• Automate repetitive tasks using scripting languages like Power Shell, Python, or Bash.
• Contribute to the development of security runbooks, SOPs, and configuration baselines.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, threat analysis, or security engineering.
• Hands‑on experience with DLP, EDR, NDR, cloud security controls, firewalls, and WAF.
• Strong understanding of cloud-based security architectures and zero‑trust principles.
• Proficiency in scripting languages for task automation and API‑driven reporting.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, GSEC, or vendor‑specific credentials preferred.
• Familiarity with SIEM, SOAR, and network protocols like TCP/IP, DNS, and HTTP/S.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams.