At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.
Backed by funds managed byApollo Global Management,our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.
Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality….designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.
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Job Description
We are looking for a Manager, Security Strategy & Program Management who will be responsible for the implementation security strategies to protect the organization’s assets and data from potential threats. In this role, you will oversee the overall security program and provide guidance and direction to the security team. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive security program maturity. In this leadership position for the Security Strategy & Program Management team, you will be directly responsible for managing a team of engineers, and analysts. This position reports to the Chief Information Security Officer.
The primary functions of the Security Strategy & Program Management team includes:
Program Management
Security Strategy
Budget Management
Metrics, Analytics & Reporting
Program Maturity
Roadmap Planning
Automation
This position requires a strong background and understanding of all cybersecurity domains. You will use a business risk-based approach to the decision-making process. Brightspeed is a cloud-first (Azure, GCP, and SaaS) company with a significant data center presence. This model will require you to consider security across a diverse portfolio of assets and networks.
We are looking for someone passionate about cyber security to manage, build, and operate a security strategy and security program management team from the ground up. You will be able to adapt quickly and manage constant change effectively. In this role, you will not only lead the team, but also be a working member.
The team has to adapt to a constant change in threats. The position will be directly responsible for driving the company’s zero-trust journey, overall security strategy, and security maturity.
As Manager, Security Strategy & Program Management, your duties and responsibilities will include:
Manage security budgets and resources
Provide project management functions across the entire security organization
Drive security maturity program initiatives
Develop and maintain security metrics, analytics, and reporting
Manage development and automation projects
Oversee remediation efforts following audit and risk findings and ensure timely closure of identified issues
Build, coach, and lead a diverse and high-performance team to navigate complex compliance issues
Create and maintain strategic partnerships with senior leadership across the organization
Led a technical cyber security team of managers, engineers, and analysts responsible for the security of Brightspeed assets, users, and networks across the enterprise
Develop and foster strong peer-to-peer relationships across all interfacing security teams
Partner with teams across Brightspeed to identify and deliver shared outcomes that measurably improve the security posture across the organization
Establish and implement professional development paths for all human resources within the organization
Define ambitious, measurable goals, objectives, and metrics for that team that show impact and progress over time
Qualifications
WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:
Bachelor's degree in cyber security, computer science, or a directly related field
5+ years of experience in cyber security
5+ years of experience in security program management
Broad knowledge and experience in all eight cyber security domains
Experience creating new organizations and processes is a plus
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing time-sensitive priorities
Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a team of security professionals
Experience managing remediation efforts following audit and risk findings
Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders
Experience working in a highly regulated environment is a plus
Experience with security frameworks such as NIST, CIS Controls, and ISO 27001
In-depth knowledge of security technologies and trends
Strong understanding of applicable regulations and standards such as PCI DSS, SOX, and ISO
BONUS POINTS FOR:
Certified Information Security Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
PMI Certification is highly desirable
Additional Information
WHY JOIN US?
We aspire to contemporary ways of working.
Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer, Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End - East Tower in Charlotte, NC.We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. At Brightspeed, we have roles that are designated as remote, hybrid, office or field-based, depending on the position, business needs and individual circumstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why? Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job, wherever they may be.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness throughphysical, emotional and financial health.Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits.
Diversity, equity and inclusionare at the center of our grounding belief inBeing Real.
When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us befierce advocatesfor moreaccessible,inclusiveand high-quality internet, because webelieve doing so promotesequityin the communities we serve.
Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
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Other
Industries
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