Head of Cyber Resilience

Altera•San Jose, CA

1d•$187,000 - $270,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Head of Resiliency leads cybersecurity resiliency, operational risk management, and security initiatives across the IT organization. This leader strengthens security controls, improves organizational preparedness, supports business continuity, and partners with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to assess and communicate security risks, advance resiliency initiatives, and foster a proactive security-focused culture. The position leads teams responsible for protecting critical infrastructure, systems, and information assets. The role oversees network and infrastructure operations, security controls, information security policies, risk mitigation, security tools and technologies, compliance, incident resolution, and major changes to the information security environment. It also supports the IT Operational Risk Management framework and provides information security architecture and systems engineering expertise to IT and business teams. The role sets priorities, develops employees, manages performance, and drives team results. The posted salary range for the Bay Area, California is $187,000–$270,700 USD; actual salary may vary based on location and job-related factors. Incentive opportunities are also offered based on individual and company performance. Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations. The company uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field.
At least 9 years of experience managing a security operations center (SOC) or security services partner against service levels.
Experience with red or purple team programs and acting on their findings.
Experience reporting security risk to executives or a board.
Experience in semiconductor, hardware, or other regulated industries.
Experience at a company going through an IPO or newly public.
Certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, or CBCP.
Must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.

Responsibilities

Oversee network and infrastructure operations, software upgrades, and computer hardware maintenance.
Lead multidisciplinary teams of analysts and engineers implementing and operating cybersecurity controls across the organization.
Lead information security professionals who develop and enforce policies to protect information assets and intellectual property.
Develop information security policies and procedures, evaluate hardware and software, and recommend appropriate levels of protection for data, software, and hardware.
Manage the development, deployment, and execution of controls and defenses to secure company infrastructure technology, information systems, and digital payment systems.
Support further development and maintenance of the IT Operational Risk Management framework.
Advise and consult on the development and management of cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
Maintain security tools and technologies, ensure compliance, reduce operational risk, and oversee security incident resolution.
Provide information security architecture and systems engineering expertise to IT and business teams.
Oversee technological upgrades, improvements, and major changes to the information security environment.
Establish and communicate information security standards and deployment of new programs with other department managers.
Set team priorities, achieve results across organizational boundaries, develop employees, and manage performance.
Enable teams through clear goal setting, work facilitation, accountability, differentiated performance management, and driving team results.
Inspire people, model company values, develop others’ capabilities, and ensure a productive work environment.