Assoc Dir-Sec Risk Mgt

About the position Responsibilities • Lead the strategy planning cycle, including the evaluation of inputs, quarterly alignment, and prioritization of business objectives. • Monitor Verizon's business initiatives and significant external factors to identify key items for the strategic roadmap. • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify gaps and process improvements needed to enhance business protections and achieve risk appetite and maturity goals. • Develop a cohesive strategic plan, including strategic initiatives and a comprehensive scorecard to measure effectiveness. • Maintain a multi-year strategic roadmap of security initiatives, strategic outcomes, and end vision. • Manage the CISO's strategic governance, including board reporting and analytics. • Socialize and align on periodic updates to the cyber strategy with cybersecurity leadership. • Update the strategic roadmap with new initiatives and underlying projects. • Work closely with cybersecurity teams, function owners, and risk and control teams to report on the progress of cybersecurity strategic initiatives to senior leaders. • Maintain a strategic metrics framework, reporting platform, and publication of results. • Facilitate the execution of the cybersecurity roadmap and drive accountability. • Evaluate current-state cyber program maturity and define target-state maturity levels aligned with Verizon's risk appetite and business objectives. • Design and manage the continuous monitoring program to track cybersecurity maturity and identify areas for ongoing improvement. • Execute the annual cyber maturity assessment plan, aligned with industry frameworks and tailored to Verizon's risks, threats, and business objectives. • Maintain a deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF) and their application to Verizon's environment. • Develop and deliver executive-level reports on cybersecurity maturity, providing clear and concise insights into progress, challenges, and recommendations. • Evaluate and manage relationships with external vendors providing maturity assessment and audit tools and services, ensuring alignment with Verizon's security objectives and budget. • Drive automation and continuous improvement by understanding processes, evaluating and implementing automation tools, and measuring the effectiveness of automation initiatives. Requirements • Bachelor's degree or six or more years of work experience. • Six or more years of relevant work experience. • Experience developing and implementing Technical Education and Awareness programs and strategies. • Experience in one or more of the following fields: Cyber Security, Learning & Development, Communications, IT, Application Development or Network Engineering. Nice-to-haves • A degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Systems or related fields. • Strong understanding of Verizon cybersecurity services and capabilities. • Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (i.e. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) special publications and frameworks). • Solid understanding of fundamental cybersecurity concepts, threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies. • Ability to consistently exercise sound judgment, perform thorough analysis, and recommend decisions in an organized manner. • Strong project management experience and the ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects simultaneously. • Experience leading a small team, setting performance goals, conducting performance reviews, and addressing performance issues. • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively interact with technical and business senior staff. • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. • Advanced experience using SmartSheets, Excel, Sheets. • Proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization and manage relationships with external vendors. • Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CompTIA Security+. • Demonstrated vendor management experience. Benefits • Medical, dental, vision insurance. • Short and long term disability. • Basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance. • Identity theft protection. • Pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. • Matched 401(k) savings plan. • Stock incentive programs. • Up to 8 company paid holidays per year. • Up to 6 personal days per year. • Parental leave and adoption assistance. • Tuition assistance. • 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job