Title:  Head Section - Security Architecture

We’re adding to our diverse team of experts and are looking to hire those who are committed to building a culture that enables the creation of innovative solutions for our business units and clients.  We will consider a range of experience for this role and the offer will be commensurate with that.

The Company

As a member of Munich Re's US operations, we offer the financial strength and stability that comes with being part of the world's preeminent insurance and reinsurance brand. Our risk experts work together to assemble the right mix of products and services to help our clients stay competitive – from traditional reinsurance coverages, to niche and specialty reinsurance and insurance products.

Security Architecture leads the development of technical security strategy for the group, defines security-specific architecture patterns and standards for all approved IT technologies, evaluates IT project designs and reviews new technologies in order to identify security and data protection requirements and domain strategy. The security architecture team works closely with the enterprise architecture team to design and build standard solutions and procedures to ensure the integrity of security controls for all computer-based systems, applications and networks and digital platforms.

Job Description

• Manage the global security architecture team, which is comprised of senior IT security practitioners located in Munich Re business offices worldwide
• Advise and counsel key stakeholders on best practices, industry trends and thought leadership recommendations and identify technology strategy for the security domain
• Collaborate with the global Enterprise Architecture team in the definition of guiding principles, design of building blocks and patterns, driven by business capabilities and regulatory requirements
• Publish reference architectures and technology radars for security controls, including support of product selection and development of accompanying product and service roadmaps based on corporate policy frameworks
• Participate as a member of the ITRS senior leadership group tasked with the steering and management of the global Risk and Security team and technical security strategy
• Drive KPIs to proactively manage the team, ensuring continuous improvement

Job Profile

• Outstanding leadership competency and at least 15 years of relevant professional management experience in a global organization in the field of IT security architecture and control design, preferred in the financial services industry
• Significant proven track record and deep technical knowledge related to developing security architecture standards and methodology at large enterprises, ideally in highly regulated companies
• Significant experience in owning and driving business and partner relationships as well as in leading teams designing and implementing new technologies
• A pragmatic leader with outstanding organizational and written/verbal communication skills as well as with a strong focus on mentorship, development, motivation, enablement within a geographically and culturally diverse environment
• Calmness and clarity of thought under pressure and ability to maintain confidentiality and articulate a clear consistent strategy
• University Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field; Advanced degree preferable; Relevant certifications such as CISSP/CISM/CISA highly desirable or other IT focused certifications

At Munich Re US, we see Diversity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.