Description

• Develop and implement a comprehensive information security strategy aligned with enterprise objectives, identifying emerging threats and risks, and prioritizing security initiatives.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, analyze security vulnerabilities, and prioritize mitigation strategies to minimize potential security threats.
• Ensure adherence to relevant data privacy regulations and industry security standards by monitoring compliance and implementing necessary controls.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of security infrastructure, including network security controls, access management systems, data encryption, and endpoint protection solutions.
• Develop and deliver ongoing security awareness training programs to educate employees about cybersecurity best practices and potential threats.
• Manage the information security budget, allocating resources effectively to support security initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the organization to communicate security risks, advocate for security measures, and ensure alignment with business goals and market trends.
• Encourage a culture of innovation that balances cutting-edge security controls with practical, scalable solutions by successfully building and leading the corporate security strategy.
• Demonstrate your deep understanding of information security through leading, mentoring, guiding, and growing a team of talented security engineers to deliver cutting edge solutions to meet the needs of the business.
• Ensure the highest level of risk mitigation, developing and implementing secure processes that ensure the stability and performance of our systems and applications.
• Clearly communicate security engineering capacity and velocity, while serving as a coach to help business stakeholders and the InfoSec team prioritize work effectively.
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures.

• Proven experience in a leadership role within information security, ideally in transportation/financial technology or similar high-stakes, high-volume environments.
• A deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, including threat intelligence, vulnerability management, network security, application security, and identity and access management.
• A results-oriented track record of successful information security development and execution of simultaneous strategic initiatives.
• Strong management and coaching skills, with experience in mentoring senior security engineers and fostering a culture of continues improvement and excellence.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills fostering innovation solutions to keep the business moving forward.
• Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and compliance requirements.
• Expertise with security frameworks like NIST Cybersecurity Framework or ISO 27001 and familiarity with tools like Git, Jenkins, Jira, and Confluence.
• A STEM background, coupled with a passion for transportation and financial markets and an appetite for tackling complex, distributed systems.
• Bachelor’s degree, in Computer Science, Information Security, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical field, plus 12+ years of InfoSec engineering and leadership experience.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Computer Engineering, MBA, Software Engineering is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Medical: Fully paid healthcare, dental and vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents   
• Work-Life Balance: Competitive PTO and paid leave policies   
• Financial: Generous company 401(k) contributions and employee stock ownership after one year   
• Wellness: Onsite gym and discounted membership to select fitness centers. Jogging trails available at Overland Park offices