Chief Information Security Officer

Summary :

VIAVI (NASDAQ : VIAV) has a 90+ year history of technical innovations that have evolved to keep pace and address our customer’s most pressing business issues. We make equipment, software, and systems that help to plan, deploy, certify, monitor, and optimize all kinds of networks - like those for mobile phones, service providers, large businesses and data centers. VIAVI is also a leader in high performance thin film optical coatings and engineered diffusers, providing light management solutions to anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, automotive, defense and instrumentation markets.

We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected – at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are fierce about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company - to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.

Duties & Responsibilities :

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to lead the strategy and oversight of VIAVI’s cyber security program. You will be responsible for managing the security posture of information systems and data, governing security policies and managing risk through robust security measures. Your team will work closely with cross-functional teams to execute security assessments, monitor vulnerabilities and respond to potential threats across all systems, platforms, networks and data globally. The ideal candidate is passionate about reducing corporate risk, protecting critical systems and data, thrives in a collaborative environment, and excels at balancing technical expertise with compliance requirements to safeguard organizational assets.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Define and drive the enterprise-wide information and cyber security strategy across the company, with a vision to make VIAVI one of the most secure and trusted global companies

Oversee all aspects of security operations, governance, architecture, engineering and incident response to protect systems, networks, and our data

Lead the modernization of VIAVI’s security environment

Support M&A activities by conducting risk assessments and providing risk-adverse integration design.

Risk and Compliance

Lead the global cyber risk management framework, aligning with regulatory requirements and business risk appetite

Ensure compliance with international data privacy and security regulations across all operating regions

Manage all cybersecurity compliance initiatives including ISO 27001 certification, DFARS / CMMC, NORA2, Cyber Essentials and respond to customer audits / security surveys.

Oversee risk management activities including threat intelligence, vulnerability management, supplier risk, Artificial Intelligence and data loss prevention.

Take leadership in policy setting and compliance, working closely with leading regulators and authorities

Security Culture & Stakeholder Engagement

Champion a proactive security culture across VIAVI’s global workforce, including training, education, and executive engagement

Work cross functionally to ensure security is embedded across the enterprise

Serve as a key advisor to the executive leadership team and the Board of Directors on cyber resilience and emerging threats

Incident Management

Manage the Corporate Incident Response Plan and testing

Liaise with legal authorities

Business Continuity

Coordinate Business Impact Assessment reviews and continuity plans

Liaise with Disaster Recovery teams

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements :

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Systems, Network Security or relevant disciplines and / or equivalent experience.

Extensive experience leading security programs preferably in a technology related industry.

Proven ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels influencing technical and executive stakeholders.

Deep knowledge of global cybersecurity regulations and data protection.

Previous experience with ISO 27001 and DFARS.

Experience / knowledge of the following security operations technologies such as SIEM tools, firewalls, EDR technologies, VPNs, authentication tools, etc.

Demonstrated experience in building high performing global security teams.

Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical topics to a variety of audiences.

VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities / females / veterans / persons with disabilities.