Vice President, Cybersecurity Engineering

Over the last 20 years, Ares' success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values - Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy - and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

The VP Security Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security measures for our cloud and AI environments. This role involves leading risk assessments, architecting robust security controls, and integrating these controls into enterprise processes. The VP Security Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure integration of cloud solutions and AI technologies and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. This role is crucial in safeguarding our cutting-edge technologies and driving our security initiatives forward.

Primary Functions & Essential Responsibilities

• Design and Implement Security Architectures : Develop and oversee the implementation of robust security architectures for cloud and AI environments.
• Lead Risk Assessments : Conduct and lead comprehensive risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential security threats.
• Architect Security Controls : Design and implement advanced security controls to protect cloud and AI systems.
• Integrate with Incident Response Strategies : Develop and train incident response analysts on strategies to effectively manage and mitigate cloud and AI security incidents.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams : Work closely with other teams to ensure secure integration of cloud solutions and AI technologies.
• Monitor Security Posture : Continuously monitor the security posture of cloud and AI environments and make necessary adjustments.
• Develop Security Policies : Provide SME guidance in the development of related security policies and procedures.
• Develop Cloud and AI Security Training : Lead security awareness and training programs focused on cloud / AI security for the organization.
• Innovate Security Solutions : Identify and implement innovative security solutions to address emerging threats.
• Manage Security Tools : Oversee the deployment and management of security tools and technologies.
• Report to Senior Management : Provide regular updates and reports on the security status to senior management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

None

Qualifications

Skills :

Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI / CD) :

Configuration Management :

Containerization and Orchestration :

Scripting and Automation :

Monitoring and Logging :

Version Control :

Cloud Services :

Security Automation :

Collaboration and Communication :

Soft Skills :

Experience :

Education

Reporting Relationships

Principal, Cybersecurity Platform Engineering

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.

$240,000 - $270,000

The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical / Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.

Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.