Director – Information Security Engineering

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Information Security Engineering to join our team. Reporting to the CISO, this role is critical in ensuring the security and integrity of our organization’s information systems. The Director will lead a diverse team of security engineers and have oversight of the SOC, focusing on delivering key information security projects, contributing to the development of the security roadmap, tools maturity, technical strategy, M&A activities, and cloud security initiatives. Strong project management skills are essential to keep security initiatives aligned and on schedule. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in information security, leadership, and strategic planning.

What will your job entail?

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Enterprise Security engineers in developing, implementing and maintaining the enterprise security program.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for cloud security architecture design and implementation.
• Utilize strong project management skills to keep all security initiatives aligned and on schedule.
• Collaborate with the Director of Governance, Risk, and Compliance to provide technical leadership for M&A activities and compliance with global regulations and industry standards.
• Work with the SOC lead to ensure effective daily operations, timely detection, response, and mitigation of security incidents. Ensure managed security services providers meet contractual requirements, organizational standards and SLAs.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities, recommend improvements, and ensure the availability, efficacy, and continuous enhancement of enterprise security tools.
• Review and recommend security technologies, tools, and services based on security, financial, and operational metrics.
• Implement security best practices and integration strategies for enterprise architectures, ensuring data privacy and compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, product managers, and business partners to provide secure cloud solutions.
• Participate in product selection and technical design discussions to influence requirements and mentor engineers.
• Identify organizational priorities, technical objectives, and design strategies to deliver business value and resolve blockers.
• Align security architecture processes with business, technology, and threat drivers.
• Increase efficiency and usability of security tools through automation and integration.
• Stay current with the latest security trends, threats, and technology solutions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Provide regular reports and updates to the CISO and senior management.
   

Work Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years managing enterprise security engineering teams.
• Experience in cloud computing (e.g., applications security, infrastructure security, storage security, platforms security and data security)
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of leading hard-working engineering teams and the ability to work effectively with multi-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Demonstrated project management skills to keep initiatives aligned and on schedule.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001).
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are highly desirable.

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.

How We Support Our Teammates

Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them — and their family members — achieve their physical, financial, and emotional well-being goals. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, Ryan offers paid parental leave, mental health services and more.

The target salary range for this position is $144,000.00 - $180,000.00 annually.

The wage range for this role considers many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, and market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits. For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards, visit our website https://benefits.ryansg.com/.

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation at [email protected]

The above is intended to describe this job's general requirements. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.