Technical Program Management, Security Director

IT Security Remote, United States


Description

Gigamon, recently certified as a Great Place to Work, helps the world’s leading organizations run fast, stay secure and innovate. We provide the industry’s first elastic visibility and analytics fabric, which closes the cloud visibility gap by enabling cloud tools to see the network and network tools to see the cloud. With visibility across their hybrid cloud network, organizations can improve customer experience, eliminate security blind spots, and reduce cost and complexity. Gigamon has been awarded over 90 technology patents and enjoys world-class customer satisfaction with over 4,000 organizations, including over 80 percent of the Fortune 100 and hundreds of governments and educational organizations worldwide. 
 
   
  
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Technical Program Management - Security to join our dynamic and growing team. As the Director, you will oversee the technical program management function, specifically focusing on security and IT initiatives. Your primary goal will be to ensure the successful planning, execution, and delivery of Security and IT projects, programs, and initiatives. 
 
   
  
Key Responsibilities: 
 
   
  
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive Security and IT program strategy aligned with business goals and objectives.   
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, legal, and compliance, to define security requirements, identify risks, and design effective security solutions.   
  • Drive the end-to-end lifecycle of Security and IT initiatives, including project scoping, planning, resource allocation, budgeting, execution, monitoring, and reporting.   
  • Assess and prioritize security risks and vulnerabilities and develop strategies and action plans to mitigate those risks effectively.   
  • Ensure compliance with relevant security standards, regulations, and best practices, such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, etc.   
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, both internal and external, including customers, partners, auditors, and vendors.   
  • Stay current with emerging security trends, technologies, and threats, and provide recommendations on how to adapt and improve the organization's security posture.   
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the technical program management function, identifying areas for enhancement and implementing best practices.   
  
Requirements:  
 
   
  
  • Strong knowledge of security principles, practices, and frameworks, including risk management, threat modeling, secure coding practices, vulnerability management, identity and access management, and incident response.   
  • In-depth understanding of industry standards and regulations, such as ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR   
  • Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering complex Security or IT projects on time and within budget.   
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and drive effective decision-making.   
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.   
  • Experience in the software development lifecycle and cloud-based environments is a plus. 
     
       
  
  
We encourage you to apply if you are a seasoned technical program management professional with a passion for security and are ready to take on a leadership role in a fast-paced and challenging environment. Join us in protecting our organization's critical assets and ensuring a secure environment for our customers and partners. 
 
   
  
The base salary compensation range targeted for this role based out of Gigamon's Santa Clara, CA, Headquarters office is $184,000 - $230,000, with an opportunity to earn an annual bonus or commission (subject to terms and conditions of the plan). This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the Company’s compensation practices. 
 
   
  
Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the Company’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include health insurance, health savings accounts, life, AD&D, disability, 401(k) plan with company matching contributions, paid time off (holidays, vacation, and sick), tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program (EAP), business travel accident insurance, employee discounts, and employee referral program. Additionally, employees in this position are eligible to participate in the Profit Interest Units plan.    
  

We are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive Gigamon. As an equal opportunity employer, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, and/or local law.

Gigamon fosters a business culture dedicated to equitable hiring. If your experience and skills closely match our job description but may not necessarily fulfill all requirements, please still apply. Gigamon is on a continued mission to grow and scale an innovative organization. We believe this is best achieved by hiring, celebrating, and respecting people with diverse backgrounds, skills, perspectives, and experiences.

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