Cybersecurity Strategy Lead

1 week ago


Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Northwestern Mutual Full time
Cybersecurity Strategy Lead Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable strategist to join Northwestern Mutual's Information Risk and Cybersecurity team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement security strategies, with a specific focus on implementation of Zero Trust frameworks.
  • Establish and develop cybersecurity strategies, including a 3–5-year roadmap aligned with organizational goals.
  • Collaborate with internal IRC teams, external stakeholders, and cross-functional partners to align cybersecurity strategies and strengthen cross-functional partnerships.
  • Provide analysis, recommendations, and options to department leadership team for high-impact decisions.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining a consistent operating model for the Office of the CISO.
  • Serve as a thought leader and trusted advisor to the VP of Cybersecurity Strategy & Ops and leaders within the division.
  • Direct the development of OCISO strategies, ensuring alignment with key priorities and outcomes.
  • Lead department and division strategic initiatives that drive divisional value.
Requirements:
  • A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in the cybersecurity field, with a focus on strategy development, risk assessment, and implementation, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • An in-depth understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, methodologies, and tools.
  • Strategic thinker with ability to align cybersecurity initiatives with business objectives; experience leading cybersecurity strategy and transformation.
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, frameworks (e.g. NIST CSF), industry hardening baselines (e.g. CIS), industry standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g. NYDFS).
  • Experience with implementation of Zero Trust frameworks, including baseline assessment, stakeholder engagement, change management, risk management, cost-benefit analysis, regulatory and compliance considerations, and integration with existing systems.
  • Familiarity with network security, application security, cloud security, data security, and identity and access management.
  • Strong project/program management skills, strategic agility, critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to influence across boundaries and build strong partnerships within the department, function, and across the enterprise.
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity and provide innovative solutions to complex problems.
  • Continuous improvement mindset, actively seeking opportunities to improve processes and capabilities.
  • Broad knowledge of current and emerging industry trends and directions.
  • Relevant certifications from reputable cybersecurity industry organizations, including CISSP, CISM, CRISC, GIAC, ISC(2), or similar certifications.


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