Senior Cloud Cyber Defense Engineer

Overview

Reporting to the Head of Cyber Defense & Operations, the position will be responsible for the maintaining of and continuous improvement to Guardian’s security infrastructure. The individual will be challenged with working across a heterogeneous cross functional technology stack, delivering on key projects, performance enhancements, innovation, and responding to escalated security technology issues.

Are you passionate about cyber security and solving complex problems? Do you want to join a dynamic and collaborative team that protects Guardian's technology assets from cyber threats and play a key role in ensuring and maintaining the security and integrity of our cloud-based systems and data? If so, you might be the Cyber Defense & Operations Engineer we are looking for.

You Are:

• A cloud cyber security professional with strong technical skills and experience in cyber defense and operations.

• A proactive and innovative thinker capable of identifying and implementing solutions to strengthen Guardian's cybersecurity posture.

• A process-oriented and results-driven individual who can execute the cyber security operations strategy and align with Guardian's business and cyber security goals.

• An enthusiastic professional who works independently to develop innovative solutions that address design challenges.

• A contributor who can communicate clearly and influence others to adopt best practices and standards for cyber security.

You Will:

• work as part of the Cyber Defense Center program, supporting the 24x7 cybersecurity defense center and operations team.

• Use cyber security tools and processes to monitor, detect, analyze, respond, and report on cyber security incidents and events.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement and optimization of the cyber security operations processes and tools.

• Collaborate with other cyber security teams and functions, such as threat intelligence, vulnerability management, risk management, governance, etc.

• Help leadership with understanding requests and distilling them to actionable tactical items.

• Live by the Guardian operating principles of thinking big and growing, accelerating operational excellence, and leading through change.

• Provide guidance and training to team members on cloud security best practices.

• Perform risk and compliance self-assessments; identify, document, and remediate risks associated with defects in the current implementation or limitations of the above security controls.

• Design and operationalize, through code development, the automated workflows for response to operational issues and for deployment of configuration changes.

• Partner with other technology teams to enhance Guardian CI/CD Pipeline with additional security controls and to broaden the self-service capabilities of Guardian Cloud environment.

• Partner with other technology teams in handling and responding to internal customer issues, conducting problem analysis, providing solutions for service level improvements, and ensuring timely remediation of security issues in accordance with corporate policies and standards.

• Provide advisory consulting services on the topics of cloud, pipeline and application security to the leadership, partner teams, internal customers, work with Company suppliers on product enhancements.

• Enhance existing and develop new processes, procedures, and baselines with respect to cyber security and the use and operation of information systems.

• Support internal and external audit and compliance reviews, lead the team on gathering requirements and evidence, and provide timely responses.

• Drive initiatives to grow the cyber security mindset and best practices across the Company, with an emphasis on gaining measurable results

You Have:

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

• 5+ years of experience with implementing and operating Cloud Security controls in the domains of Network, Endpoint, Data, and Identity Security with a focus on cyber defense and operations.

• Knowledge of DevOps / CI/CD pipeline components and the integrations with the various security controls.

• Working knowledge of SOAR, Python, Terraform, programming and operating of Jenkins.

• Familiarity with TCP/IP protocol stack, including routing, network address translation, TCP/UDP connectivity, application-level protocols (HTTP, SMTP, DNS, etc.)

• Strong communication and documentation skills; ability to develop reference documentation, network diagrams, standard operating procedures, process workflow and decision tree diagrams.

• Proficiency in cyber security tools, technologies, and frameworks, such as SIEM, SOAR, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, incident response, malware analysis, forensics, etc.

• Knowledge of cyber security standards, regulations, and best practices, such as NIST, ISO, PCI, HIPAA, etc.

• Certifications in cyber security, such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, GCIH, GCIA, etc.

Location & Travel:

• 3 days a week at our offices in Holmdel, NJ or Bethlehem, PA, or Stamford CT or New York, NY, Hybrid / Remote

Salary Range

$114,080.00 - $187,415.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.

Health Care

• Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits

• Dental plan

• Vision plan

• Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts

• Critical illness insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

• Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage

• Accident insurance

Retirement and Financial

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable

• Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative

Time Off and Remote Work

• Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)

• Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement

• Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days

• Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies

Emotional Well-being and Work-Life

• Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health

• Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement

• Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons

• Adoption assistance

• College planning

• Tuition reimbursement

• Student loan assistance

• Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas

Equity & Inclusion

Opportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups:

• Employee Resource Groups:

• Colleague Connection Committees

• Community Involvement Committees

A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work

• Voluntary self-ID

• Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names

Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com .

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.

Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .