Cloud Security Engineering Delivery Lead

The Role

We are searching for a self-motivated delivery lead who is keen to make an impact at a Fortune 200 company. This is an opportunity to join the CSO50 Award winning Security Engineering Team and play a key role in building shared security services for a global program. Working within our Cloud Security Engineering Team to oversee the delivery of security shared services which will drive efficiency, consistency and cost-effectiveness in their operations.

The successful candidate will also utilise their exceptional project management capabilities and leadership skills to plan and manage strategic projects across the Global Security Program and drive the successful delivery of security initiatives.

The Cloud Security Engineering Delivery Lead will oversee the successful execution of security engineering projects from inception to completion. This role involves managing the delivery of a team of security engineers, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and ensuring the deployment of robust security measures across the organisation.

You will have a background in enterprise level project delivery within a multi-location company. You will be a passionate and proven leader with the ability to gain stakeholder buy-in, communicate confidently at both the executive and project team level, and collaborate with a wide range of technical and non-technical teams, regardless of geographical or organisational boundaries. You will be a natural problem solver with a cool head, who can deal with ambiguity and work autonomously to deliver results.

The Team

At Aflac Northern Ireland, we have built a diverse, multi-function Cyber Security Team to support our Global Security Program protecting our customers in the US & Japan. The Aflac NI Security Team has taken ownership of key components of the security program and has integrated with the Global Security Team to strengthen existing functions and build new capabilities.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cyber Security Delivery Lead to oversee the successful implementation and management of our cybersecurity initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, project management skills, and the ability to lead remote cross-functional teams to deliver robust security solutions.

What you'll be doing

• Liaise with Global Security Teams to evaluate security capabilities, identify gaps and provide strategic recommendations for continuous improvement
• Use a data driven approach to provide actionable insights to leadership, highlighting progress, risks, and key milestones
• Plan and lead workshops used to evaluate security capabilities against industry best practices
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritise remediation efforts and develop a roadmap for capability enhancements
• Plan, execute, and manage global security programs and initiatives, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment and buy-in for security initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of security program delivery.

What you should have

You should have both the project management experience and the technical know-how needed to operate within the cyber security industry.

Essential

• 5+years' experience in a similar role with proven experience managing complex cybersecurity projects and delivering results.
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships with technical, business, and senior management stakeholders.
• Strong influencing, conflict resolution, decision making and negotiation skills.
• A willingness to challenge and improve processes where it impacts the pace of the team.
• Ability to design, plan and lead cross-functional project workshops.
• Project delivery experience using agile best practices and knowledge of Jira & Confluence tools.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Desirable

• Industry recognised Scrum master certification
• AWS Practitioner certification showing knowledge of cloud security practices and technologies.

• Familiarity with DevSecOps and integrating security into the software development lifecycle.
• Experience working with US companies, building relationships with teams in other locations and driving change from a remote location.
• Experience communicating strategies to C-suite executives.

Aflac Northern Ireland is an equal opportunity employer.