Head of Information Security Engineering

Director Of Security Engineering Established in 2021, Independence Pet Holdings is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America.We believe pet insurance is more than a financial product and build solutions to simplify the pet parenting journey and help improve the well-being of pets. As a leading authority in the pet category, we operate with a full stack of resources, capital, and services to support pet parents. Our multi-brand and omni-channel approach include our own insurance carrier, insurance brands and partner brands.Responsibilities:Define and execute the security engineering strategy aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirementsArchitect and oversee the implementation of secure systems, applications, and infrastructure across cloud and legacy environmentsLead secure software development practices, including code reviews, threat modeling, and vulnerability remediationOversee identity and access management, encryption, and key management solutionsCollaborate with product, IT, and DevOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and development lifecyclesProvide security engineering guidance and oversight across all OpCos to ensure consistent standards and practicesEvaluate and implement security tools and technologies to strengthen engineering capabilitiesEmbed operational resilience principles into system design and engineering processes to minimize downtime and ensure continuityPartner with risk & compliance teams to ensure compliance with relevant frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, OWASP, PCI-DSS)Partner with Security Operations to support incident response and post-incident engineering improvementsDevelop and enforce security policies, standards, and secure coding guidelines across the development stackBuild, mentor, and retain a high-performing security engineering team, including defining roles and career pathsPromote a culture of security awareness and engineering excellence across the organizationContribute to the overall security strategy, risk management framework, and technology roadmapDevelop metrics, dashboards, and reports for executive leadership on engineering security posture and progressDrive measurable improvements in application security, vulnerability closure rates, and secure development adoptionRequirements:10+ years of experience in security engineering, with at least 5 in a leadership capacity, with a preference for experience in financial or other regulated industriesBachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; Master's degree preferredPreferred Certifications: CISSP, CSSLP, CISM, or cloud security certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP)Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional security engineering initiatives across complex or multi-entity organizationsProven experience designing and implementing secure architectures in cloud and hybrid environments, with expertise in Microsoft enterprise cloud environments, Kubernetes, and modern application architecturesDeep knowledge of secure software development practices, application security, and DevSecOps principles, with a track record of improving secure development lifecycle adoption and reducing vulnerabilitiesStrong understanding of security technologies including IAM, encryption, container security, and API securityStrong knowledge of secure coding frameworks and standards (e.g., OWASP Top 10, NIST)Experience embedding operational resilience into engineering practices, including disaster recovery and business continuity planningDemonstrated ability to lead engineering teams and influence cross-functional stakeholdersExcellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skillsProven ability to present technical concepts to executive audiences and foster collaboration across business unitsAll of our jobs come with great benefits including healthcare, parental leave and opportunities for career advancements. Some offerings are dependent upon the location of where you work and can include the following:Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision InsuranceBasic Life Insurance at no cost to the employeeCompany paid short-term and long-term disability12 weeks of 100% paid Parental LeaveHealth Savings Account (HSA)Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Retirement savings planPersonal Paid Time OffPaid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day offPaid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizationsPet friendly office environmentCommuter BenefitsGroup Pet InsuranceOn the job training and skills developmentEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Interview Technology Notice:Please note that phone and video interviews or screenings may be recorded and transcribed using interview technology to support our recruitment process.By continuing with the interview, you consent to this use.Text Messaging Notice:If you provide a mobile phone number, you may receive job-related communications via text message. 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