Head of Security Platforms

Guardian Life Insurance•Holmdel Township, NJ

1d•$152,290 - $250,195•Hybrid

About The Position

Guardian is seeking a Head of Security Platforms to lead the delivery, operation, and continuous improvement of the technologies that defend the company against an evolving threat landscape. Reporting to the Head of Security Engineering, this leader is accountable for the performance, results, and day-to-day leadership of the Security Platforms function, including cloud security, network security, endpoint security, data security, and related security engineering capabilities. This role is responsible for translating enterprise, technology, and security objectives into operational plans and measurable outcomes. The successful candidate will oversee the function's budget, workforce planning, vendor relationships, operational performance, and delivery of security platform initiatives while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, infrastructure, or technology engineering leadership roles.
5+ years leading technical teams within a large enterprise environment.
Experience translating enterprise, technology, and security objectives into operating plans, budgets, workforce plans, and measurable outcomes.
Experience leading multiple security engineering domains, including cloud security, network security, endpoint security, platform security, or data security

Nice To Haves

Experience leading multiple security engineering functions within a complex enterprise environment.
Experience driving technology modernization, operational excellence, and platform transformation initiatives.
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Lead the Security Platforms function and oversee the delivery of cloud security, network security, endpoint security, data security, and related security engineering capabilities.
Own the function's operating plan, budget, workforce planning, and vendor relationships to ensure effective delivery of security services.
Coach and develop team members while establishing clear priorities, performance expectations, and measurable outcomes.
Drive operational excellence through process improvement, service maturity, platform modernization, and performance management.
Partner with Cybersecurity, Technology, Risk, and business leaders to implement enterprise priorities, strengthen security capabilities, and reduce risk.