AVP, Data Security & Protection jobs in United States
info-icon
This job has closed.
company-logo

Crum & Forster · 15 hours ago

AVP, Data Security & Protection

Crum & Forster is a historic insurance company providing specialty and standard commercial lines insurance products. The Cyber & Information Security AVP-Data Security & Protection will develop policies and standards for protecting company data, ensuring compliance with security regulations, and collaborating across business divisions to implement effective data security measures.

Commercial InsuranceHealth CareInsuranceRisk Management
check
Growth Opportunities
check
H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for data security throughout the business
Conduct Data Risk Assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities impacting company data, as well as ensuring adherence to cybersecurity and data regulations
Develop and maintain data security policies, procedures, and standards aligned with industry standard data governance and protection frameworks and ensure they are followed throughout the organization
Develop and lead management of data inventories, data flows, and data sharing controls
Facilitate the design and implementation for enhanced data access controls, supporting a Role-Based Access program
Implement and support data retention and data destruction program
Advise and coordinate with the Security Operations team to implement technology and playbooks for Data Loss Prevention
Validate and enforce the deployment of encryption for data at-rest and in-transit
Lead and mentor a team of engineers that will work closely with stakeholders and data owners to enforce data protection standards
Maintain up-to-date detailed knowledge of the IT security industry including awareness of new or revised security solutions, improved security processes, and the development of new attacks and threat vectors
Adhere to all C&F policies, procedures, and standards, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and accuracy of practice

Qualification

Data Security expertiseCybersecurity regulations knowledgeData security solutions designData Risk AssessmentsData governance frameworksData access controlsInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 10+ years in a Data Security focused role
Subject Matter Expertise in Data Security technologies
Understanding of cybersecurity and data privacy laws and regulations such as NYDFS, CCPA, and GDPR
Experience designing and implementing data security solutions in enterprise environments
Experience with various structured and unstructured data stores both on-premise and cloud native
Requires good interpersonal skills, ability to function in a fast paced, short-deadline environment, and the ability to come up with innovative cost-effective decisions
Written and verbal English communication skills
Will abide by departmental policies and procedures, including authority levels, to comply with C&F's risk management controls

Preferred

15+ years of Information Security experience preferred

Benefits

Competitive compensation package
Generous 401K employer match
Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching
Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision. Our programs are focused on your whole family’s wellness, including your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
A core C&F tenet is owning your career development, so we provide a wealth of ways for you to keep learning, including tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications and professional training to keep you progressing on your chosen path
A dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment
We believe you do well by doing good and want to encourage a spirit of social and community responsibility, matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, and an employee-driven corporate giving program that lets you participate and support your community

Company

Crum & Forster

company-logo
Crum & Forster specializes in commercial insurance, claims, risk assessments as well as accident and health insurance.

H1B Sponsorship

Crum & Forster has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (7)
2024 (10)
2023 (3)
2022 (12)
2021 (9)
2020 (12)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

leader-logo
David Thomas
Senior Vice President - Head of Surety Claims
linkedin
leader-logo
David Webb
Senior Vice President, C&F Stop Loss
linkedin
Company data provided by crunchbase