Director, Platform and Data Security

Director, Information Security

The Director, Information Security is responsible for leading and managing the organization's platform and data security initiatives. This role involves developing and implementing security strategies, policies, and procedures to protect the company's data assets and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. The Director will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate security risks, respond to security incidents, and promote a culture of security awareness throughout the organization.

What you'll do :

• Develop and execute a comprehensive platform and data security strategy aligned with the organization's business objectives.
• Provide leadership and direction to the platform and data security team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of professionals and managers to deliver outstanding service.
• Provide training, support, and development opportunities to team members to ensure high performance and engagement.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide feedback, and identify opportunities for professional development.
• Establish and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards, and best practices.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize security risks related to platforms and data.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls to address identified vulnerabilities.
• Lead the response to security incidents, including investigation, containment, remediation, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain an incident response plan and conduct regular drills to ensure preparedness.
• Collaborate with IT, legal, compliance, and other departments to ensure a cohesive approach to security.
• Communicate security risks, incidents, and mitigation strategies to senior management and stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of security awareness by developing and delivering training programs for associates.
• Stay current with emerging security threats and trends, and ensure the organization is prepared to address them.
• Evaluate and implement security technologies and tools to enhance the organization's security posture.
• Stay informed about advancements in security technology and recommend innovative solutions to address evolving threats.

What you'll bring to Zelis :

Location and Workplace Flexibility :

We have offices in Atlanta GA, Boston MA, Morristown NJ, Plano TX, St. Louis MO, St. Petersburg FL, and Hyderabad, India. We foster a hybrid and remote friendly culture, and all our employee's work locations are based on the needs of the position and determined by the Leadership team. In-office work and activities, if applicable, vary based on the work and team objectives in accordance with Company policies.

Base Salary Range : $169,000.00 - $225,000.00

At Zelis we are committed to providing fair and equitable compensation packages. The base salary range allows us to make an offer that considers multiple individualized factors, including experience, education, qualifications, as well as job-related and industry-related knowledge and skills, etc. Base pay is just one part of our Total Rewards package, which may also include discretionary bonus plans, commissions, or other incentives depending on the role.

Zelis' full-time associates are eligible for a highly competitive benefits package as well, which demonstrates our commitment to our employees' health, well-being, and financial protection. The US-based benefits include a 401k plan with employer match, flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leaves, life and disability insurance, and health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

Equal Employment Opportunity : Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the qualifications for the role. We believe in the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all.

Accessibility Support : We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and / or interview process, please email TalentAcquisition@.