Director, Security

Job Description

TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to one strategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing, human capital consulting, employment law compliance and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and workers’ compensation insurance.

TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If you’re passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market, come join us as we power our clients’ business success with extraordinary HR.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. At TriNet, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Job Summary

The Director of Security is part of TriNet's Global Security team and reports directly to the Chief Security Officer, working closely with Global Security Leaders and TriNet Leadership in India. The Director of Security provides local strategic leadership and operational execution, overseeing TriNet's Security program and organization in India. In support of protecting TriNet's customers and critical assets, this role is crucial in aligning the India Security Team with India and US-Based operations, projects, and initiatives across the company.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Grow and build a strong, healthy, and diverse Security team through hiring and developing the current security team that aligns with the Global Security Organization.
• Partner the TriNet corporate teams (Product, Technology, Data, Legal, Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, etc.) in providing expert leadership, guidance, and support on Security.
• Lead and drive the Security function in India, including projects and initiatives based in India – and supporting the US-Based organization.
• Provide strong technical leadership to the team and partner teams.
• Security Operations: Develop and manage local team in support of security operations, ensuring effective monitoring, detection, and response to security incidents.
• Identity and Access Management (IAM): Oversee local IAM team to ensure proper access controls are in place and maintained across all systems and platforms.
• Cyber Defense: Oversee the local team responsible for cyber defense, implementing advanced threat protection measures, maintaining robust cyber resilience, and supporting Incident Response.
• Architecture and Engineering: Lead the local team in supporting the design and implementation of security architectures and engineering solutions to safeguard information systems and technology infrastructure.
• Threat and Vulnerability Management: Lead the local team in supporting TriNet’s Threat and Vulnerability Management programs.
• Cloud Security: Lead the local Cloud Security function, in support of TriNet’s overarching design, build and operational requirements.
• Physical Security and Safety: Lead local physical security function, including site security, employee safety, and asset protection.
• Governance, Risk, and Assurance (GRA): Lead local GRA function, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and policy requirements related to security.
• Third-Party Risk Management: Lead local TPRM function to mitigate risks associated with vendors and third-party service providers.
• Business Resiliency and Crisis Management: Support the Global Security Business Resiliency and Crisis Management program by providing local leadership and support to maintain effective plans, leading the organization through security crises as they arise.
• Product Security: Lead local function to maintain security protocols for product development, ensuring the integrity and safety of products from conception to deployment.
• Awareness and Training: Lead local function to provide support in awareness and training for India and US-Based departments, creating a positive and engaged culture, and raising the bar of excellence for the organization.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with local and US business operations and stakeholders to align security strategies with business objectives and ensure seamless security integration across all business units. Work closely with stakeholders across the organization to promote a culture of security. Build and maintain relationships with external partners local to India, to stay informed about emerging threats and best practices. 5%
  
  
  

Required For All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
  
  
  

Qualifications

Education

Education Level Education Details Required/

Preferred

Master's Degree degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field. preferred

Work Experience

Experience Details

A minimum of 10 years of experience in a senior security leadership role, preferably in an offshore or remote environment.

Experience building and leading successful security organizations, with experience in Identity, Architecture, AppSec, and Security Engineering domains.

Experience in leading and managing large-scale security teams. This role requires a seasoned security leader.

Experience building and leading successful security organizations, with experience in Identity, Architecture, AppSec, and Security Engineering domains.

Experience in leading and managing large-scale security teams. This role requires a seasoned security leader.

Licenses and Certifications

Licenses/Certification Details

Professional security management certification, such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

KSAs

Results-oriented, can work backward from customers’ needs, and build a world-class security team.

Ability to think big and start small in a fast-paced environment.

Highly effective communicator and demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, with a track record of delivering results and demonstrating strong ownership.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional global teams.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Results-oriented, can work backward from customers’ needs, and build a world-class security team.

Ability to think big and start small in a fast-paced environment.

Highly effective communicator and demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, with a track record of delivering results and demonstrating strong ownership.

Work Environment

Work in clean, pleasant, and comfortable office or home setting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please Note: TriNet reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity.

TriNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact [email protected] to request such an accommodation.