Cybersecurity Technologist

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Hartford, CT
92K-152K Annually
Insurance
The Role

Who Are We?

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.

Job Category

Technology

Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range$91,800.00 - $151,600.00

Target Openings

1

What Is the Opportunity?

Acts as the primary point of accountability for Cybersecurity to business partners within assigned area. Supports and maintains security systems, controls, or procedures to ensure the integrity of company information and resources. Interfaces with internal and external entities to ensure adherence to Cybersecurity procedures and policies. Participates in governance and compliance reviews against information security regulatory and standards frameworks such as PCI DSS, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, SWIFT, and NY DFS Codes, Rules and Regulations.What Will You Do?

  • Plans and coordinates PCI assessments with external assessors (QSA).
  • Conducts governance reviews of global sourcing engagements. Delivering risk guidance and improvement recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Assess security posture of technical and operational controls leveraging industry standard frameworks.
  • Reviews and negotiates cybersecurity contract terms.
  • Provide operational support, trouble shooting and maintenance of Security related processes, controls or products.
  • Independently analyze and resolve problems of medium to high complexity.
  • Configure, test, document and implement new or upgrades to security processes, controls or products as directed.
  • Recommends changes to area procedures and products. Implements with management review.
  • Understands and has input to the budget process, and shares responsibility for cost-effective expense control of assigned projects.
  • Participate in Security and enterprise projects as assigned.
  • Act as a security representative at design and new technology meetings.
  • Provides guidance to more junior employees.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline preferred.
  • Five years of relevant experience with Cybersecurity practices, processes preferred.
  • Knowledge of security standards and regulations (Swift, NIST, PCI DSS) preferred.
  • Knowledge of emerging technologies (AWS, Kubernetes, etc.) preferred.
  • Knowledge of core network and infrastructure technologies such as Network, Server, Voice, etc. preferred.
  • Programming/development experience preferred.
  • Experience providing high-level administrative support with a comprehensive knowledge of specific IS Security methodologies, processes and software packages and a conceptual understanding of other IS Security procedures and policies preferred.
  • Problem Solving:
  • Demonstrates sound analytic and diagnostic skills dealing with issues that are loosely defined and/or where information is available but must be further manipulated.
  • Once decisions are made, is able to follow and direct action to implement intended results.
  • Breaks a problem down to manageable pieces and implements effective, timely solutions.
  • Openly and directly confronts conflict until resolved.
  • Team Orientation:
  • Builds relationships with peers and other departments to achieve objectives, to work as one team and to secure necessary resources not under his/her personal control.
  • Balances team and individual responsibilities.
  • Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views.
  • Gives and welcomes feedback.
  • Puts success of team above self.
  • Leadership:
  • Supports a distinct business unit or several smaller functions.
  • Responsibilities are assigned with some latitude for setting priorities and decision-making using established policies and procedures.
  • Results are reviewed with next-level manager for clarification and direction before proceeding.
  • Planning and Project Management:
  • Works with the project manager in identifying those project tasks that are most important, establishes clear priorities and understands the larger picture.
  • Anticipates and effectively responds to changes in workload and resources.

What is a Must Have?

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Three years of work experience within Computer Science or a related field required.
What Is in It for You?
  • Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
  • Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
  • Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
  • Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
  • Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we can deliver the very best products and services when our workforce reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing the diverse talent of all of our employees and fostering an inclusive workplace, where we celebrate differences, promote belonging, and work together to deliver extraordinary results. 

In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.

If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.

Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/.

The Company
HQ: New York, NY
35,118 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Travelers provides insurance coverage to protect the things that are important to you – your home, your car, your valuables and your business. We have been around for more than 165 years and have earned a reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry because we take care of our customers, agents, brokers, communities and each other.

Every day, our approximately 30,000 employees and 13,500 independent agents and brokers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Ireland help provide peace of mind to our customers.

Our expertise and focus on innovation have made us an industry leader and the only property casualty company in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Our history of advancements has propelled our company, and our industry, to deliver higher standards – from writing the first auto and space travel policies to founding the Travelers Institute for public policy and launching a hybrid car discount.

By minimizing risk, preventing loss and helping our customers prepare for the unknown, Travelers’ comprehensive products and services enable individuals and businesses to feel confident and secure about the future.

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