Cyber Security Advisor

Assurant

Cyber Security Advisor developing and maintaining security architecture for Assurant. Collaborating for cybersecurity initiatives and aligning solutions with business objectives.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $122,400 - $204,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain a security architecture process that enables the enterprise to implement security solutions aligned with business, technology, and threat drivers.
Create security strategy plans and roadmaps, as well as maintaining security architecture artifacts such as models, templates, standards, and procedures.
Determine baseline security configuration standards for operating systems, network segmentation, and identity and access management (IAM).
Validate IT infrastructure and other reference architectures for security best practices and recommend changes to enhance security and reduce risks.
Assess the potential impact of cybersecurity risks on critical business processes and functions, perform security reviews to identify gaps, and develop strategies for risk mitigation.
Collaborate with business leaders to balance security requirements with business agility, innovation, and growth.
Act as a subject matter expert (SME) between cybersecurity and business lines to develop security solutions in line with policies, standards, and frameworks.
Communicate business risk and risk mediation to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with agreed protection levels.
Work closely with other security disciplines such as Compliance, Vendor Risk, Engineering, Incident Management, Assurance, etc., on business security-related matters.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in the field of IT, Information Security, Compliance, Audit or Risk (with a broad range of exposure to all aspects of risk management, application development, information security, business continuity, systems analysis, infrastructure and cloud services)
5+ years of experience leading teams or projects
5+ years of experience in an Information Security role
Minimum of one major cyber certification (CISSP, CEH, CISM, ISCP, CCFP, etc.)
Familiarity with security frameworks and standards such as NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, and others.
Exceptional technical skills and understanding of IT infrastructure, applications and governance
Strong written and verbal communication/collaboration skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple complex priorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

security architecturesecurity strategybaseline security configurationidentity and access managementcybersecurity risk assessmentrisk mitigation strategiessecurity reviewsIT infrastructure validationcloud servicesgovernance

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationrisk mediationstakeholder engagementproject managementproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingadaptabilityinterpersonal skills

Certifications

CISSPCEHCISMISCPCCFP