Job Description

• Identify and explore new technologies, initiate projects and design disruptive security solutions for cyber defense, security operations, cloud security, secure development, mobile security, digital identity and more
• Build and lead a team of world-class security experts that evaluate, design and develop security solutions, create prototypes, manage Proof of Concept and drive deployment and adoption
• Work closely with key stakeholders and peers in the global security and technology teams, as well as with the broader security industry leaders and innovators
• Provide internal and external thought leadership and promote a holistic vision of the next generation cyber security solutions
• Assess the impact to Citi’s security posture by exploring emerging technologies, paradigms and threats
• This position requires the ability to lead, define, develop and deliver end-to-end innovative security solutions
• Drive design partnerships with leading security, identity, and privacy startups to evolve their offerings to meet existing customer needs, especially in the financial sector
• Conduct continuous market surveillance to identify important new developments in the startup market, and work with CitiVentures where appropriate to facilitate Citi investments in early- and growth-stage startups.

Requirements

• Outstanding leadership skills; establishing vision and direction; acquiring and developing talent; and guiding impact-oriented execution
• A history of successfully leading a team of highly experienced experts in a complex organization
• An entrepreneurial passion, persistently promoting continuous improvement, overcoming technical and  organizational challenges
• Proven experience with large and complex environments, excellent knowledge of enterprise security strategy, technologies, challenges, processes and operations
• A commitment to and enthusiasm for knowledge of security domain, current issues, and emerging capabilities
• Excellent communication skills – ability to convey a complex vision at both the technical and senior executive levels

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of relevant experience
• In-depth database knowledge preferred
• Additional technical certifications preferred
• Demonstrated technical aptitude
• Advanced understanding of networking protocols and infrastructure designs
• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Proficient in interpreting and applying policies, standards and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

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Time Type :Full time

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