Dir Cyber Security Engineering (70009802)

Optimum•Town of Oyster Bay, NY

19d

About The Position

As the Director of Cyber Security Engineering, you will lead the strategic vision and implementation of advanced security frameworks, leveraging automation and AI/ML to enhance threat detection, response, and secure digital transformation across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. This role requires deep expertise in Zero Trust Architecture, SASE, CSPM, AI/ML, DevSecOps practices, NDR, WAF and Firewalls. You will oversee a team of security professionals and collaborate with IT, Architecture, engineering, and business units to ensure the protection of Optimum’s assets. The Director will be a forward-thinking leader with a passion for innovation, resilience, and secure digital transformation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field; Master’s preferred.
15+ years of cybersecurity leadership experience, including network and cloud security.
Experience with AWS, Azure, and GCP security controls.
Expertise in Zero Trust, SASE, CASB, CSPM, CWPP, NDR, AI/ML Security, WAF, and Firewalls.
Proven experience on utilizing automation best practices to drive efficiencies and cost savings.
Strong understanding of security protocols, cryptography, authentication, and authorization.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Relevant certifications: CISSP, CCSP, CISM, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive network and cloud security strategy aligned with business objectives.
Oversee platform engineering for security controls: VPAM/PKI, key management/HSM, log pipelines, DDoS, WAF, remote access, and network firewalls.
Network & ISP security: engineer and operate DDoS scrubbing/runbooks; authoritative DNS/DNSSEC and ADC/WAF hygiene for customer-facing properties; coordinate policy distribution with backbone automation/orchestration.
Lead the adoption of Zero Trust Architecture and SASE frameworks across enterprise and cloud environments.
Hybrid Cloud and Emerging Technology such as AI/ML security: enforce Secure by Design guardrails for all Cloud and AI workloads (data boundaries, private tenancy, model and prompt protections, monitoring for misuse).
Software supply chain security: vendor security management enforced with Zero Trust Networking concepts
Oversee Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and Cloud Workload Protection (CWPP) tools.
Collaborate with DevOps teams to embed and maintain security into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps) for cloud deployments.
Incorporate AI/ML-driven practices to enhance cybersecurity posture, improve threat detection and response times, and ensure a more secure digital transformation.
Enhance the security of corporate AI/ML initiatives, protect sensitive data, and aid the development of resilient systems that drive innovation while maintaining trust and compliance.