Pacific Life Re
Insurance
AVP,InformationSecurity
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“AVP, Information Security at Pacific Life Re. Skills: Cyber Risk Management, Security Consultancy, Governance, Cloud Security. Lead identification of cybersecurity risks. Assess cybersecurity risks”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills; Analytical skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, Broad knowledge of security domains, Familiarity with regulatory requirements, Analytical and problem-solving skills, Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, Experienced in assessing AI capabilities, Knowledge of AI risks and security best practices
Nice to Have
Prefer certifications such as GIAC, Prefer certifications such as CISSP, Prefer Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology
What You'll Do.
Lead identification of cybersecurity risks
Assess cybersecurity risks
Manage cybersecurity risks
Provide oversight of security controls
Provide oversight of risk acceptances
Provide oversight of remediation plans
Maintain cybersecurity risk registers
Maintain cybersecurity risk metrics
Maintain cybersecurity reporting packs
Support compliance with regulatory requirements
Support development of cybersecurity strategy
Support execution of cybersecurity strategy
Support development of multi year roadmap
Support execution of multi year roadmap
Identify emerging cyber threats
Identify regulatory trends
Identify industry best practices
Perform risk assessments
Recommend mitigation strategies
Inform technology owners
Inform business owners
Communicate current Resilience
Communicate risk exposure
Provide Technical Security consultancy
Share knowledge with team members
Promote security awareness culture
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with IT teams; Work with engineering teams; Work with risk teams; Knowledge sharing with team members
Communication Scope
Reporting; Consultancy
Process & Methodology
Roadmap planning
Full Job Description
**Job Title** AVP, Information Security ****Job Description**** As an AVP, Information Security, you will play a critical role in executing & overseeing security initiatives that protect our systems, data, and infrastructure. We’re looking for an experienced cybersecurity specialist who can adapt quickly to new challenges. You’ll work closely with IT, engineering, and risk teams to evaluate and assess security controls, evaluate new designs, and drive continuous improvement across our security posture. _**Role Responsibilities**_ **Cyber Risk Management, Security Consultancy, and Governance** * Lead the identification, assessment, and ongoing management of cybersecurity risks across the Division. * Provide credible challenge and oversight of security controls, risk acceptances, and remediation plans * Maintain cybersecurity risk registers, risk metrics, and reporting packs for senior management and risk committees. * Support compliance with global cybersecurity regulatory requirements relevant to the insurance industry. * Support the development and execution of the cybersecurity strategy and multi year roadmap. * Identify emerging cyber threats, regulatory trends, and industry best practices relevant to the insurance sector. * Perform risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies, whilst informing technology and business owners to communicate current Resilience and risk exposure. * Provide Technical Security consultancy to projects * Knowledge sharing with team members and promote a culture of security awareness. **Skills & Experience** * 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles, preferably in finance services or insurance sectors. * Broad knowledge of security domains: network security, endpoint protection, Secure development lifecycle, identity and access management, cloud security (AWS/Azure), incident response, and governance. * Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., NIST, CIS, BMA, PRA, APRA, MAS, etc.). * Strong an
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