Head of Information Security Engineering

Established in 2021,   Independence Pet Holdings   is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America. We believe pet insurance is more than a financial product and build solutions to simplify the pet parenting journey and help improve the well-being of pets. As a leading authority in the pet category, we operate with a full stack of resources, capital, and services to support pet parents. Our multi-brand and omni-channel approach include our own insurance carrier, insurance brands and partner brands.  Job Title: Director of Security Engineering  Company: Independence Pet Holdings  Work Location: Remote  Job Type: Full-time  Responsibilities:  Define and execute the security engineering strategy aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements  Architect and oversee the implementation of secure systems, applications, and infrastructure across cloud and legacy environments  Lead secure software development practices, including code reviews, threat modeling, and vulnerability remediation  Oversee identity and access management, encryption, and key management solutions  Collaborate with product, IT, and DevOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and development lifecycles  Provide security engineering guidance and oversight across all OpCos to ensure consistent standards and practices  Evaluate and implement security tools and technologies to strengthen engineering capabilities  Embed operational resilience principles into system design and engineering processes to minimize downtime and ensure continuity  Partner with risk & compliance teams to ensure compliance with relevant frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, OWASP, PCI-DSS)  Partner with Security Operations to support incident response and post-incident engineering improvements  Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and secure coding guidelines across the development stack  Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing security engineering team, including defining roles and career paths  Promote a culture of security awareness and engineering excellence across the organization  Contribute to the overall security strategy, risk management framework, and technology roadmap  Develop metrics, dashboards, and reports for executive leadership on engineering security posture and progress  Drive measurable improvements in application security, vulnerability closure rates, and secure development adoption  Requirements:  10+ years of experience in security engineering, with at least 5 in a leadership capacity, with a preference for experience in financial or other regulated industries  Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; Master's degree preferred  Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CSSLP, CISM, or cloud security certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP)  Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional security engineering initiatives across complex or multi-entity organizations  Proven experience designing and implementing secure architectures in cloud and hybrid environments, with expertise in Microsoft enterprise cloud environments, Kubernetes, and modern application architectures  Deep knowledge of secure software development practices, application security, and DevSecOps principles, with a track record of improving secure development lifecycle adoption and reducing vulnerabilities  Strong understanding of security technologies including IAM, encryption, container security, and API security  Strong knowledge of secure coding frameworks and standards (e.g., OWASP Top 10, NIST)  Experience embedding operational resilience into engineering practices, including disaster recovery and business continuity planning  Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders  Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills  Proven ability to present technical concepts to executive audiences and foster collaboration across business units  #iph All of our jobs come with great benefits including healthcare, parental leave and opportunities for career advancements. Some offerings are dependent upon the location of where you work and can include the following: Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee Company paid short-term and long-term disability 12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Retirement savings plan Personal Paid Time Off Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations Pet friendly office environment Commuter Benefits Group Pet Insurance On the job training and skills development Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Interview Technology Notice: Please note that phone and video interviews or screenings may be recorded and transcribed using interview technology to support our recruitment process. By continuing with the interview, you consent to this use. 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