Principle Cybersecurity Architect (AVP level)

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Principle Cybersecurity Architect (AVP level) to lead and manage Global Cybersecurity Services (GCS) architecture team.  GCS has global responsibilities for all aspects of Information Security.  The Architecture Team is tasked with being thought leaders and to provide guidance to the various security teams.  The ideal candidate will have an extensive background in information security, information and systems architecture, and departmental management.

This is a People Manager role with executive level Leadership experience along with proven experience in managing and establishing Cyber Security Architecture Department.

Work Location and arrangement: Fully remote in North America

Responsibilities:

• Manage Department:  Lead a team of Information Security Architects, manage the team’s maturity, maintain Departmental Plan, and oversight on backlog / backlog management.

• Risk Assessment: Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and potential security threats within the organization's systems.

• Develop Security Patterns:  Lead team to develop Security Patterns and then extensively communicate and train organization on these patterns.

• Security Standards and Policies: Collaborate Security Line 2 and provide oversight on the development security policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure Collaboration:  Work closely with GCS and Segment teams and other stakeholders to integrate security measures into the development lifecycle of projects and systems.

• Emerging Technologies:  Stay informed about advancements in cybersecurity technologies and trends to recommend and implement new security solutions.

• Compliance:  Ensure that security practices adhere to relevant regulations, standards, and legal requirements, and assist in audits to demonstrate compliance.

• Security Architecture Review: Regularly review and update the security architecture to adapt to changing threats and technologies.

• Budgeting: Work with management to establish and manage budgets for security-related initiatives, tools, and resources.

• Expand the Practice:  Look for opportunities to increase the breadth and scope of Security Architecture to provide comprehensive view and guidance for security practices.

What motivates you?

• You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.

• You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.

• You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.

• You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.

• You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.

• You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.

What we are looking for

• A People Manager with Exec level Leadership experience

• Proven experience in managing and establishing Cyber Security Architecture Department.

• Security architecture, demonstrating solutions delivery, principles and emerging technologies – Designing and implementing security solutions. This includes continuous monitoring and making improvements to those solutions, working with an information security team.

• Consulting and engineering in the development and design of security best practices and implementation of solid security principles across the organization, to meet business goals along with customer and regulatory requirements.

• Security considerations of cloud computing: They include data breaches, broken authentication, hacking, account hijacking, malicious insiders, third parties, APTs, data loss and DoS attacks.

• Experience in an multi-cloud environment

• Identity and access management (IAM) – the framework of security policies and technologies that limit and track the access of those in an organization to sensitive technology resources.

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.

• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.

• A focus on growing your career path with us.

• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.

• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you

• Values-first culture
  We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.

• Boundless opportunity
  We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.

• Continuous innovation
  We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.

• Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.

• Championing Corporate Citizenship
  We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

Our commitment to you

• Values-first culture
  We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.

• Boundless opportunity
  We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.

• Continuous innovation
  We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.

• Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.

• Championing Corporate Citizenship
  We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

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About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com.

Primary Location

USA, Massachusetts - Full Time Remote

Working Arrangement

Remote

Salary range is expected to be between

$148,400.00 USD - $275,500.00 USD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

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