AVP Security

iPipeline•Radnor Township, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a global market leader, iPipeline combines technology, innovation, and expertise to deliver ground-breaking, award-winning software solutions that transform the life insurance, financial services, and protection industries. With one of the industry’s largest data sets, we help advisors/advisers and agents to transform paper and manual operations into a secure, seamless digital experience – from proposal to commission– so they can help better secure the financial futures of their clients. At iPipeline, you’ll play a major role in helping us to provide best-in-class, transformative solutions. We’re passionate, creative, and innovative, and together as a team, we continually strive to advance, accelerate, and expand the reach of our technology. We value different perspectives and are committed to creating an environment that embraces diverse backgrounds and fosters inclusion. We’re proud that we’ve been recognized as a repeat winner of various industry awards, demonstrating our excellence and highlighting us as a top workplace in both the US and the UK. We believe that the culture we’ve built for our nearly 900 employees around the word is exceptional -- and we’ve created a place where our employees love to come to work, every single day. Come join our team! About iPipeline Founded in 1995, iPipeline operates as a business unit of Roper Technologies (Nasdaq: ROP), a constituent of the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500®, and Fortune 1000® indices. iPipeline is a leading global provider of comprehensive and integrated digital solutions for the life insurance and financial services industries in North America, and life insurance and pensions industries in the UK. We couple one of the most expansive digital and automated platforms with one of the industry’s largest data libraries to accelerate, automate, and simplify various applications, processes, and workflows – from quote to commission – with seamless integration. Our vision is to help everyone achieve lasting financial security by delivering innovative solutions that connect, simplify, and transform the industry. iPipeline is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, religious creed, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, and/or protected veteran status. We are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all employees. This is an office-based position. Job Summary: The Associate Vice President will serve as the senior cybersecurity leader responsible for developing, implementing, and managing all cybersecurity efforts across our global SaaS platform and corporate infrastructure. Reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), this role requires deep expertise in multi-jurisdictional insurance regulations, cloud security, data protection, and enterprise risk management. The successful candidate will lead comprehensive security initiatives that protect both our organization and our life insurance and annuity clients while ensuring compliance with diverse regulatory requirements including state insurance regulations, NAIC guidelines, SOX, PCI DSS, SOC 2, GDPR, privacy laws, and actuarial data protection requirements across the US, Canada, and UK. This role will also champion the strategic use of AI to enhance cybersecurity capabilities while ensuring secure and compliant AI implementation across all business functions and products.

Requirements

Extensive experience with SaaS/cloud security architectures and multi-tenant environments
Proven track record managing security for companies with $200M+ revenue
Experience with security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT) and regulatory compliance
Proven ability to lead cross-functional security initiatives
Excellent communication skills with ability to present to executive audiences
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to translate technical security concepts into business risk language
Deep expertise in cloud security (AWS, Azure) and containerization security
Advanced knowledge of application security, secure coding practices, and DevSecOps
Experience with security tools including SIEM, SOAR, vulnerability management, and endpoint protection
Understanding of network security, encryption, PKI, and identity management systems
Expertise in data protection technologies, data loss prevention (DLP), and privacy engineering
Familiarity with insurance regulations (state insurance laws, NAIC Model Laws, privacy regulations for policyholder data)
Experience with AI/ML security, including model security, adversarial attacks, and AI governance
Knowledge of secure AI development practices and AI risk management frameworks
Typically requires 15+ years of progressive experience in information security, cybersecurity architecture, or IT risk management with 7+ years of leadership experience leading security organizations, including multi‑disciplinary teams (cloud, appsec, GRC, incident response, IAM, data protection)

Nice To Haves

Experience with Insurtech or insurance software companies
Background in security consulting or professional services
Knowledge of emerging technologies (AI/ML security, blockchain, API security)
Experience with AI governance, responsible AI practices, and AI risk assessment
Data protection and privacy program management experience
Experience with mergers and acquisitions security due diligence
Previous experience building security programs

Responsibilities

Develop and execute cybersecurity strategies aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements
Lead security risk assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies for the SaaS platforms
Collaborate with executive leadership on security investments and strategic planning
Drive security initiatives across product development, infrastructure, and corporate functions
Establish and maintain security governance frameworks and policies
Lead AI-driven cybersecurity initiatives to enhance threat detection, response, and prevention capabilities
Develop governance frameworks for secure AI usage in internal operations and customer-facing products
Oversee implementation of security controls across single and multi-tenant SaaS infrastructure
Implement comprehensive data protection programs including data classification, encryption, and privacy controls
Manage security compliance programs including SOC 2, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, GDPR, state insurance regulations, NAIC cybersecurity guidelines, and multi-jurisdictional regulatory requirements (US, Canada, UK)
Lead incident response planning, execution, and post-incident analysis across all operational regions
Coordinate security audits and regulatory examinations with authorities in multiple jurisdictions
Ensure compliance with multi-country data compliance requirements and privacy regulations
Develop and manage cybersecurity budget and vendor relationships
Oversee AI/ML security initiatives and establish secure AI development practices
Architect security solutions for cloud-native SaaS environments (AWS, Azure)
Oversee application security programs including secure SDLC implementation
Manage identity and access management (IAM) programs and zero-trust initiatives
Direct security monitoring, threat detection, and response capabilities with AI-enhanced tools
Ensure data protection and privacy controls meet regulatory standards across all jurisdictions
Lead implementation of AI-powered security solutions while ensuring AI model security and compliance
Establish secure AI development lifecycle practices for product teams
Partner with Product, Engineering, and DevOps teams on security integration
Collaboration with Legal and Compliance teams on regulatory matters
Manage relationships with clients regarding security questionnaires and audits
Work with Sales and Customer Success on security-related client concerns
Coordinate with external security vendors, auditors, and consultants
Lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity professionals
Develop team capabilities through training and professional development
Establish security awareness programs across the organization
Foster a security-first culture within engineering and operations teams

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, opportunities for career growth, an employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), generous time off and flexible work/life balance, company-matched retirement packages, an employee wellness program, and an awards and recognition program – all in a creative, fast-growing, and innovative company.

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