Chief Security Officer

American Fidelity•Oklahoma City, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Serve as the executive responsible for the identification, development, implementation, and management of AFA’s security strategies and programs. Responsible for oversight and strategic implementation/coordination of Cyber, Physical and Digital Security by providing an integrated security governance infrastructure. Work with the President, Information Technology, Business Units, the Property Company, and Human Resources to establish policies and procedures to advance, automate and monitor various aspects of the integrated security approach. Responsible for ensuring the security function adds value to the business and gives it a competitive advantage, in the context of the organization's strategic plans and budget directives and proper prioritization. Forge strong and secure relationships between departments to allow for smooth operations, free from security vulnerabilities, worry, and friction.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university required.
At least 3-5 years of direct experience in a significant leadership role.
Demonstrated ability to develop and manage the functional capital and expense budget.
At least 10-15 years of experience in private sector corporate security or related public-sector organization.
Certification in security or other related disciplines.
Strategic orientation with ability to act tactically, as required.
Proven skills succeeding in a matrix-management environment.
Global perspective, multi-cultural understanding and approach.
Solid focus on detail, as required.
Excellent conceptual and critical thinking skills.
High integrity.
Emotional maturity.
Strong negotiator/facilitator and consensus builder.
Sound understanding of process management principles.
Ability to interact at all levels of the organization, and sensitivity to divisional/organizational management issues.
Change agent.
Skills and competencies to accomplish the following: Understand how to successfully network and develop working relationships with key individuals in staff and line positions throughout the organization.
Promote organizational learning and knowledge sharing through internal and external information resources in line with the culture of the organization.
Be politically astute but not politically motivated.
Be realistic and comprehend the need to assess the financial, employee, or customer implications of any plan or recommendation.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Area of study: in Law, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Security Management, Information Systems Management and/or Criminal Justice.

Responsibilities

Identification, development, implementation, and management of AFA’s security strategies and programs.
Oversight and strategic implementation/coordination of Cyber, Physical and Digital Security by providing an integrated security governance infrastructure.
Establish policies and procedures to advance, automate and monitor various aspects of the integrated security approach.
Ensure the security function adds value to the business and gives it a competitive advantage.
Forge strong and secure relationships between departments to allow for smooth operations, free from security vulnerabilities, worry, and friction.
Relate to and communicate with senior executives, the Board of Directors, and its operating committees.
Understand the strategic direction and goals of the business and how to intertwine security needs with the goals and objectives of the organization.
Establish a vision for the global and individual business security programs and build support for their implementation and ongoing development.
Understand and assess the impact of changes in the areas of economics, geopolitics, organizational design and technology, and how they relate to potential threats and risks to the organization.
Ensure security incidents and related ethical issues are investigated and resolved without further disrupting operations, and are conducted in a fair, objective manner in alignment with the organization’s values and code of business conduct.
Facilitate the use of traditional and advanced scenario planning techniques in assessing risks and threats to the organization.
Develop organization-wide security awareness as appropriate for the business and the culture of the organization.
Function as an integral part of the senior management team with regard to planning and capital expenditures.