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Vice President CISO

Seagate Technology
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Colorado, Longmont
389 Disc Dr (Show on map)
Apr 30, 2026
About our group: Seagate Technology is a global leader in data storage solutions, operating at the intersection of cutting-edge innovation and legacy infrastructure. Our Information Technology organization is responsible for enabling secure, scalable, and resilient systems across our global enterprise. We are seeking a strategic, execution-oriented CISO to lead cybersecurity across a complex global environment spanning cloud, enterprise IT, and operational technology (OT). Reporting to the SVP, Chief Information Officer, the CISO will be accountable for defining security strategy and ensuring execution of core security capabilities, with a strong focus on risk-based prioritization, operational effectiveness, and measurable outcomes. About the role - you will: 1. Own Security Risk Posture and Outcomes Establish and maintain an integrated, fact-based view of the organization's security risk posture that spans enterprise IT, cloud, and operational technology environments. Synthesize technical risk signals into a coherent view of business and operational impact. Ensure risk posture is translated into prioritized action aligned to actual business and operational risk 2. Drive execution across cloud, IT, and OT environments Define security and control models appropriate to each environment, recognizing the distinct constraints and risk profiles of cloud, enterprise IT, and operational technology Establish clear ownership, accountability, and decision rights across the distributed execution model, ensuring security outcomes are owned beyond the InfoSec organization across InfoSec, IT, and Business functions Influence resource and investment prioritization across IT and business to ensure security requirements are addressed at the right level Measure and report on execution effectiveness - tracking control implementation, remediation velocity, and residual risk reduction over time 3. Establish and operate a risk-based security operating model that drives consistent, prioritized, and measurable security outcomes across the enterprise Define and socialize a risk appetite and tolerance framework in partnership with executive leadership - establishing the calibration point for all security prioritization decisions Build a risk-based investment and prioritization framework that allocates security resources based on risk reduction outcomes, not tool deployment or compliance checkbox completion 4. Mature the security program from reactive to proactive across protection, detection, response, and recovery capabilities 5. Build and Lead a High-Accountability Security Organization Establish a clear expectation for ownership, delivery, and measurable outcomes Drive a culture of accountability, prioritization and execution discipline across the security function 6. Communicate clearly with Executive Leadership and Board Present clear, fact-based views of risk posture Articulate technical issues into business impact, prioritization decisions Provide transparency on progress, trade-offs and limitations Success in this role will be measured by clear, fact-based visibility into risk posture, effective prioritization of security efforts, and demonstrable improvements in control effectiveness across environments across environments. About you: You are a strategic and pragmatic security leader who balances strategy with execution You are comfortable operating in complex, heterogeneous environments with competing priorities and constraints You challenge assumptions and drive clarity and prioritization You focus on outcomes over activity You can operate effectively in ambiguous environments Your experience includes: Executive-level leadership in cybersecurity within large, global enterprises Strong experience in: OT / Manufacturing / Industrial environments Cybersecurity architecture, risk management and regulatory compliance Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and retain high-performing security teams - recruiting strong talent, structuring organizations to match operating models, and developing security leaders capable of owning outcomes independently Demonstrated ability to drive execution and establish risk-based prioritization frameworks Experience building and adapting zero-trust principles in complex hybrid environments including OT Proven track record of improving control effectiveness, not just deploying tools. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including Board-level reporting You might also have Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA Experience working with international regulatory bodies and cross-border data protection laws M&A security experience Location: This position follows an onsite work structure, requiring a minimum of four days per week onsite. The role may be based in Longmont, Colorado or Bloomington, Minnesota. Longmont (Longmont, CO): Our Longmont product-design campus is nestled against the foothills with exceptional views of the Rocky Mountains. Here at work, you can grab breakfast and lunch in the on-site cafeteria or get an afternoon espresso, prepared by a professional barista. Our 1,500+ employees enjoy an active on-site experience from sporting activities (get in a few laps at lunch on our 1-mile walking path around campus, play ping-pong or volleyball, or stop in our 24- hour fitness center for a group or individual workout) to community service and many employee resource groups including Pride!, Women's Leadership Network and a Young Professionals Network. Normandale (Bloomington, MN): Our Normandale campus spans two suburbs, Edina and Bloomington, and serves as the Recording Head development and manufacturing arm of Seagate. Located in the heart of a bustling community, Seagate offers an on-site cafe, or if you prefer, you can drive to one of many restaurants just minutes away. Do you need to grab a gift over lunch time? Shopping is abundant in the area. If working out is your thing, the on-site fully equipped fitness center hosts wellness programs, outdoor activities, tournaments and group workouts. Looking for something more laid back? Reset in one of our meditation rooms, or simply take a walk around our indoor walking path. On-site cultural festivals, celebrations, and community volunteer opportunities also abound. The estimated base salary range for this position is $250,000 - $315,000. The individual salary is based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible employees, including, but not limited to, , eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short-and long-term disability, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, health savings account, dependent care, and healthcare spending accounts. Seagate also offers paid time off, including 12 holidays, flexible time off provided pursuant to Seagate policy, a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave. The benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location. Location: Longmont, United States Travel: None