Assistant Vice President, Threat Prevention – Cybersecurity Assurance & Defense

Overview

• Lead cybersecurity defense strategies, ensuring robust protection against evolving threats and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement advanced security measures across diverse platforms.
• Develop and refine security policies, configurations, and incident response protocols for optimal performance.
• Monitor security events, analyze threats, and coordinate effective mitigation strategies.
• Stay abreast of emerging cybersecurity technologies and integrate innovative solutions into the defense framework.
• Contribute to post-incident reviews, identifying gaps and implementing improvements to enhance resilience.
• Support the organization’s commitment to maintaining compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Foster a culture of security awareness through training and collaboration with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Design, implement, and manage security controls such as DLP, EDR, NDR, and firewalls to safeguard digital assets.
• Monitor security systems and logs, responding to alerts and conducting thorough event analysis.
• Troubleshoot and optimize security configurations to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
• Analyze security incidents, coordinate escalations, and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with network and application security teams to enforce consistent policies and procedures.
• Evaluate and integrate new security technologies to enhance the organization’s defense capabilities.
• Automate routine tasks using scripting languages to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, including runbooks, SOPs, and configuration standards.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required.
• 5–7 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, threat analysis, or security engineering.
• Proficiency in managing DLP, EDR, NDR, cloud security controls, firewalls, and WAF.
• Strong understanding of cloud security architectures and zero-trust principles.
• Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash for automation.
• Certifications like CISSP, CCSP, GSEC, or vendor-specific credentials are preferred.
• Familiarity with SIEM, SOAR, and network protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, and HTTP/S.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.