Director Cybersecurity Engineering

Zenith Insurance Company (United States) - Austin, TX

Hiring: Director Cybersecurity Engineering Company: Zenith Insurance Company (United States) Location: Austin, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 16:21:18 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : HIPAA, Linux, WAF About the job Experience: •Operational familiarity with DevSecOps principles and secure software development lifecycle. •5+ years of experience leading a team of cybersecurity professionals •5+ years of experience supporting implementations in a hybrid cloud environment •5+ years of experience in either Systems (Windows or Linux) or Network engineering including design and management •5+ years of experience with network security products including Firewalls, WAF, Proxy, NAC, VPNs and end user device security Required Skills: •Lead, coach and manage the performance of a team of IT Security professionals responsible for monitoring, detecting and responding to threats. •Proven ability to analyze and investigate security alerts, determine the scope and impact of security events, and articulate risks, root causes, and mitigation strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. •Perform hands-on configuration, maintenance, and monitoring of security systems, which may include firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) and endpoint detection and response (EDR). •Proven ability to lead security architecture initiatives for network security, data protection, identity and access management, and cloud computing. •Maintain alignment with architecture and compliance frameworks, including CIS, CCPA, HIPAA, and NYDFS. •Develop, document, implement and report on security architecture policies, standards, and best practices. •Keep up to date with cybersecurity landscape, emerging threats, evaluating and recommending new technologies •Document and communicate security architecture decisions and strategies effectively Qualifications: •Bachelor’s Degree in work related field or discipline preferred. •Thorough understanding of Microsoft and/or Linux operating systems including but not limited to deployment, integrations and troubleshooting. •One or more of the following are required: Networking and/or security centric; Cloud technology; Juniper; and/or Cisco. •Pay, Benefits, And Other Information •The expected salary range for this position is $155,015.99 - $204,039.79. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level. •Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISA and GSEC are a plus Compensation: •Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!