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*At Securian Financial the internal position title is 2nd VP-Chief Information Security Officer*
Job Overview:
Securian is seeking an accomplished, forward-looking cybersecurity and technology executive to serve as our Head of Cybersecurity and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). As Securian continues to advance its business, technology, data and AI ambitions, this leader will play a critical role in protecting the trust of our customers, partners, employees, regulators and Board while enabling the enterprise to innovate and move with confidence.
The CISO will lead Securian’s enterprise Cybersecurity organization while also serving as one of the company’s broadest technology executives. The ideal candidate will combine deep cybersecurity credibility with strong business judgment, technology fluency, executive influence and the ability to translate a rapidly evolving external threat environment into clear enterprise priorities and risk-informed decisions.
This role extends beyond traditional security operations, control ownership and compliance. The CISO will help shape Securian’s broader technology agenda, strengthen data protection and enterprise resilience, enable responsible adoption of AI and emerging technologies, and embed security, resilience and trust into how technology is designed and delivered.
The Head of Cybersecurity & CISO will report to the Chief Information Officer and operate as a member of Securian’s senior Enterprise Technology leadership team. This is an officer-level position.
Core Responsibilities:
Enterprise Leadership & Strategy
- Provide leadership, vision and direction for Securian’s enterprise Cybersecurity organization while contributing broadly to Enterprise Technology and company strategy.
- Develop and continuously evolve the cybersecurity strategy in alignment with Securian’s enterprise, technology, data and AI priorities.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior business and technology leaders, helping the organization understand how to pursue opportunities responsibly rather than defaulting to risk avoidance.
- Bring an enterprise-first perspective to complex decisions, balancing customer, business, technology, financial, regulatory and reputational considerations.
- Maintain strong awareness of the external cybersecurity environment and proactively translate emerging threats, industry developments and technology trends into implications and actions for Securian.
Cybersecurity Strategy, Risk & Business Enablement
- Establish a focused, risk-informed cybersecurity strategy and operating model that protects Securian while enabling the business to move with appropriate speed.
- Strengthen Securian’s ability to understand and protect sensitive and critical data, including where it resides, how it moves, who can access it and how it is used.
- Differentiate cybersecurity resources, controls and investments based on actual enterprise risk, reducing unnecessary friction while increasing focus on areas of greatest exposure.
- Partner closely with Risk, Legal, Compliance and Audit to ensure regulatory requirements are met while maintaining clear distinctions between regulatory obligation, organizational preference and risk appetite.
- Drive clear cybersecurity priorities and investment discussions with senior leaders and ensure material risks are surfaced early and addressed transparently.
Technology, Data, AI & Resilience
- Partner across architecture, engineering, data, AI, infrastructure, reliability and technology operations to embed secure-by-design, resilient-by-design and trustworthy-by-design practices into technology delivery.
- Provide cybersecurity leadership for Securian’s rapidly evolving AI environment, including enterprise models, agents, machine identities, privileged access, sensitive data, AI application security, software supply-chain risk and AI-enabled threats.
- Strengthen Cyber and technology resilience through close integration of cybersecurity, technology operations, reliability engineering, architecture, business continuity, crisis management and third-party risk.
Executive, Board & External Leadership
- Serve as a visible and trusted enterprise voice on cybersecurity risk, preparedness, resilience and emerging threats.
- Communicate complex cybersecurity and technology risks clearly and confidently to senior executives, the Board, regulators and other key stakeholders.
- Build productive relationships with external industry peers, regulators and cybersecurity communities to ensure Securian benefits from leading practices and emerging perspectives.
- Represent Securian with credibility during significant cybersecurity events, regulatory interactions and other high-visibility situations.
Qualifications:
- Significant senior leadership experience in cybersecurity, technology risk, security architecture, engineering or adjacent enterprise technology disciplines.
- Demonstrated success leading meaningful cybersecurity or technology transformation, not solely operating an established security program.
- Deep cybersecurity expertise combined with strong technology, architecture, data and AI fluency.
- Strong understanding of enterprise risk, regulatory requirements, risk appetite and the role cybersecurity plays within a complex business environment.
- Demonstrated ability to influence broader technology strategy, architecture, cloud, data, AI, engineering and modernization decisions.
- Experience operating successfully in a regulated environment and building credibility with Risk, Legal, Compliance, Audit and regulatory stakeholders.
- Experience advising executive leadership and presenting material cybersecurity, technology or enterprise risk matters to Boards or Board committees.
- Demonstrated crisis leadership and understanding of cybersecurity response, recovery, technology resilience, business continuity and third-party dependencies.
- Proven ability to build strong leadership teams, develop succession and create durable organizational capability.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Senior cybersecurity or technology leadership experience within financial services, insurance or another highly regulated industry.
- Experience leading cybersecurity within a large, complex technology environment undergoing significant modernization or transformation.
- Experience enabling enterprise adoption of AI, cloud, modern engineering practices and emerging technologies while managing associated cybersecurity and data risks.
- Experience serving as a CISO, Deputy CISO, divisional CISO, Security CTO or similarly broad senior cybersecurity or technology executive is valuable; however, prior CISO title is not required for candidates who demonstrate the breadth, judgment and executive trajectory required for the role.
Leadership & Cultural Fit:
The successful candidate will bring low ego and high conviction—confident enough to put difficult issues on the table while remaining open to different perspectives and willing to adapt when facts change. They will build trust through competence, transparency, consistency and follow-through; collaborate effectively across the enterprise; debate issues constructively and then commit to enterprise decisions.
Above all, this leader will think enterprise first, technology second and function third—protecting Securian’s trust while helping the company move forward with confidence.
#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**
Securian Financial believes that meaningful in-person collaboration is an important part of our culture. Our hybrid work model gives associates the flexibility to work both remotely and in the office while fostering connection, learning, and innovation. Associates who live within a 90-minute commute of our Home Office in St. Paul, Minnesota spend 3 or more days each week working from the office.
Preferred Skills:
The estimated base pay range for this job is $225,000- $295,000. Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. This job is also eligible for both an annual incentive program and a long-term incentive program. More information will be provided during the hiring process and can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.
Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job – it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:
Paid time off:
- We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what’s important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.
- Leave programs: Securian’s flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
- Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.
Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian’s 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.
Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners and children – are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.
Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.
Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:
- Environmental Health & Sustainability
- Mental Wellness and Disability
- Pride at Securian Financial
- Securian Young Professionals Network
- Securian Multicultural Network
- Securian Women and Allies Network
- Servicemember Associate Resource Group
This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.
Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at Employment@Securian.com, by telephone 651-655-5522 (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).
Securian Financial is a drug-free workplace.
*At Securian Financial the internal position title is 2nd VP-Chief Information Security Officer*
Job Overview:
Securian is seeking an accomplished, forward-looking cybersecurity and technology executive to serve as our Head of Cybersecurity and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). As Securian continues to advance its business, technology, data and AI ambitions, this leader will play a critical role in protecting the trust of our customers, partners, employees, regulators and Board while enabling the enterprise to innovate and move with confidence.
The CISO will lead Securian’s enterprise Cybersecurity organization while also serving as one of the company’s broadest technology executives. The ideal candidate will combine deep cybersecurity credibility with strong business judgment, technology fluency, executive influence and the ability to translate a rapidly evolving external threat environment into clear enterprise priorities and risk-informed decisions.
This role extends beyond traditional security operations, control ownership and compliance. The CISO will help shape Securian’s broader technology agenda, strengthen data protection and enterprise resilience, enable responsible adoption of AI and emerging technologies, and embed security, resilience and trust into how technology is designed and delivered.
The Head of Cybersecurity & CISO will report to the Chief Information Officer and operate as a member of Securian’s senior Enterprise Technology leadership team. This is an officer-level position.
Core Responsibilities:
Enterprise Leadership & Strategy
- Provide leadership, vision and direction for Securian’s enterprise Cybersecurity organization while contributing broadly to Enterprise Technology and company strategy.
- Develop and continuously evolve the cybersecurity strategy in alignment with Securian’s enterprise, technology, data and AI priorities.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior business and technology leaders, helping the organization understand how to pursue opportunities responsibly rather than defaulting to risk avoidance.
- Bring an enterprise-first perspective to complex decisions, balancing customer, business, technology, financial, regulatory and reputational considerations.
- Maintain strong awareness of the external cybersecurity environment and proactively translate emerging threats, industry developments and technology trends into implications and actions for Securian.
Cybersecurity Strategy, Risk & Business Enablement
- Establish a focused, risk-informed cybersecurity strategy and operating model that protects Securian while enabling the business to move with appropriate speed.
- Strengthen Securian’s ability to understand and protect sensitive and critical data, including where it resides, how it moves, who can access it and how it is used.
- Differentiate cybersecurity resources, controls and investments based on actual enterprise risk, reducing unnecessary friction while increasing focus on areas of greatest exposure.
- Partner closely with Risk, Legal, Compliance and Audit to ensure regulatory requirements are met while maintaining clear distinctions between regulatory obligation, organizational preference and risk appetite.
- Drive clear cybersecurity priorities and investment discussions with senior leaders and ensure material risks are surfaced early and addressed transparently.
Technology, Data, AI & Resilience
- Partner across architecture, engineering, data, AI, infrastructure, reliability and technology operations to embed secure-by-design, resilient-by-design and trustworthy-by-design practices into technology delivery.
- Provide cybersecurity leadership for Securian’s rapidly evolving AI environment, including enterprise models, agents, machine identities, privileged access, sensitive data, AI application security, software supply-chain risk and AI-enabled threats.
- Strengthen Cyber and technology resilience through close integration of cybersecurity, technology operations, reliability engineering, architecture, business continuity, crisis management and third-party risk.
Executive, Board & External Leadership
- Serve as a visible and trusted enterprise voice on cybersecurity risk, preparedness, resilience and emerging threats.
- Communicate complex cybersecurity and technology risks clearly and confidently to senior executives, the Board, regulators and other key stakeholders.
- Build productive relationships with external industry peers, regulators and cybersecurity communities to ensure Securian benefits from leading practices and emerging perspectives.
- Represent Securian with credibility during significant cybersecurity events, regulatory interactions and other high-visibility situations.
Qualifications:
- Significant senior leadership experience in cybersecurity, technology risk, security architecture, engineering or adjacent enterprise technology disciplines.
- Demonstrated success leading meaningful cybersecurity or technology transformation, not solely operating an established security program.
- Deep cybersecurity expertise combined with strong technology, architecture, data and AI fluency.
- Strong understanding of enterprise risk, regulatory requirements, risk appetite and the role cybersecurity plays within a complex business environment.
- Demonstrated ability to influence broader technology strategy, architecture, cloud, data, AI, engineering and modernization decisions.
- Experience operating successfully in a regulated environment and building credibility with Risk, Legal, Compliance, Audit and regulatory stakeholders.
- Experience advising executive leadership and presenting material cybersecurity, technology or enterprise risk matters to Boards or Board committees.
- Demonstrated crisis leadership and understanding of cybersecurity response, recovery, technology resilience, business continuity and third-party dependencies.
- Proven ability to build strong leadership teams, develop succession and create durable organizational capability.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Senior cybersecurity or technology leadership experience within financial services, insurance or another highly regulated industry.
- Experience leading cybersecurity within a large, complex technology environment undergoing significant modernization or transformation.
- Experience enabling enterprise adoption of AI, cloud, modern engineering practices and emerging technologies while managing associated cybersecurity and data risks.
- Experience serving as a CISO, Deputy CISO, divisional CISO, Security CTO or similarly broad senior cybersecurity or technology executive is valuable; however, prior CISO title is not required for candidates who demonstrate the breadth, judgment and executive trajectory required for the role.
Leadership & Cultural Fit:
The successful candidate will bring low ego and high conviction—confident enough to put difficult issues on the table while remaining open to different perspectives and willing to adapt when facts change. They will build trust through competence, transparency, consistency and follow-through; collaborate effectively across the enterprise; debate issues constructively and then commit to enterprise decisions.
Above all, this leader will think enterprise first, technology second and function third—protecting Securian’s trust while helping the company move forward with confidence.
#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**
Securian Financial believes that meaningful in-person collaboration is an important part of our culture. Our hybrid work model gives associates the flexibility to work both remotely and in the office while fostering connection, learning, and innovation. Associates who live within a 90-minute commute of our Home Office in St. Paul, Minnesota spend 3 or more days each week working from the office.
Preferred Skills:
The estimated base pay range for this job is $225,000- $295,000. Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. This job is also eligible for both an annual incentive program and a long-term incentive program. More information will be provided during the hiring process and can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.
Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job – it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:
Paid time off:
- We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what’s important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.
- Leave programs: Securian’s flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
- Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.
Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian’s 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.
Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners and children – are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.
Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.
Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:
- Environmental Health & Sustainability
- Mental Wellness and Disability
- Pride at Securian Financial
- Securian Young Professionals Network
- Securian Multicultural Network
- Securian Women and Allies Network
- Servicemember Associate Resource Group
This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.
Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at Employment@Securian.com, by telephone 651-655-5522 (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).
Securian Financial is a drug-free workplace.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in head of security jobs.
- 10 or more years of progressive security management experience
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or equivalent credential
- Experience building and leading cross-functional security teams
- Proficiency with physical security technology including access control and CCTV systems
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement enterprise security policies
- Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, security management, or a related field
Tips for Your Head of Security Job Search
Quantify security outcomes on your resume
Hiring managers for head of security roles want numbers, not narratives. Replace phrases like 'managed security operations' with specifics: team size you led, incident response time you reduced, or the scope of sites you oversaw. Vague bullets get passed over fast.
List your certifications in a dedicated section
CPP, CISSP, PSP, and similar credentials carry real weight in head of security hiring. Put them in a standalone certifications block near the top of your resume, not buried in a skills list, so screeners catch them before they move on.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists head of security openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter postings by the security domain you lead
Head of security roles split sharply between physical security, information security, and blended enterprise security programs. Applying to the wrong domain wastes time. Read each posting for which function owns the budget and reports to this role before you apply.
Prepare a past incident case study for interviews
Panels at the head of security level almost always ask you to walk through a real security event you managed. Have one structured example ready that covers the threat you identified, the decision you made, and the outcome you measured. Generic answers end interviews early.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation
In head of security offers, reporting structure and budget authority determine your actual influence. Before you discuss compensation, confirm whether you own the security budget directly, which departments you coordinate with, and whether the role has a seat at the executive table.
Head of Security Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most head of securitys?
PDI Technologies, TikTok USDS Joint Venture, and Flip are hiring the most head of securitys right now, with openings concentrated in California, New Jersey, and District of Columbia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest in industries with large physical footprints or complex regulatory environments, including healthcare, financial services, and government contracting.
How many head of security jobs are remote?
About 67% of head of security openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully remote arrangements are uncommon given the on-site oversight this role typically requires. The sub-areas most likely to offer hybrid flexibility are cybersecurity program leadership and enterprise security policy roles, where physical presence is less central to daily responsibilities.
How do you become a head of security?
Start by building a foundation in security operations, law enforcement, or the military, then move into supervisory roles managing teams or sites. Earn a recognized credential like the CPP to signal professional standing. Progress through director-level positions where you own a budget and report to senior leadership, and develop fluency in both physical and information security so you can lead across both domains.
Can you get hired as a head of security with limited experience?
Breaking into a head of security role with limited experience is difficult because employers expect candidates who have already managed security teams and owned outcomes. The most practical path is to move up through security supervisor and security manager positions first, build a credential like the CPP, and target smaller organizations where the head of security role has a narrower scope and a shorter experience requirement.
What does the head of security interview process look like?
Most head of security interviews involve a phone screen with HR, a panel interview with operations and executive leadership, and often a final meeting with the CISO or COO. Expect scenario-based questions where you walk through how you handled a real security incident, and be prepared to present your philosophy on security culture, vendor management, and cross-departmental coordination. Some employers also conduct background and reference checks before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to head of security jobs?
You can find and apply to head of security jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and the security domain you lead, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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