Manager Security

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,anddo not discriminatebased onan individual''s race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, maritalstatus,or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.

We embraceall candidatesthAt willcontribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas andperspectives At AHEAD.

TheSecurityManager willbe responsible forensuring 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 workwith business leaders, managedservicespersonneland customers tomonitorand instill trust in the security and reliability of AHEAD systems,servicesand 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 toidentifypotential 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

• Bachelors 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 Auditorisrequired.

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

• Experience with SaaS and Cloud Provider (AWS, Azure, GCP)securityis 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,planningand 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 insurancecoverage 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 opportunitiesto support continuous growth and upskilling

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

Retirement and statutory benefitsin line with India regulations

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

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.