Senior Director, Cybersecurity Operations
Job Description
Job Description
Who are we?
A strategic and trusted insurance partner, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), provides a broad range of commercial property, casualty and specialty insurance coverages and outstanding service to customers and brokers around the world. Part of Berkshire Hathaway’s insurance operations, we bring our solutions to market with our stellar brand name, top-rated balance sheet, and the expertise of our global team of professionals, who exude excellent capabilities and strong character.
We are a values-based organization where respect, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and passion define who we are and how we do business. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, and perspectives and strive to foster an inclusive environment that enables all our team members to bring their best selves to work. We are one team committed to building a culture where every teammate has the opportunity to contribute and be recognized. Want to be part of the team building the finest property, casualty and specialty lines insurance company in the world?
Learn more about our unique culture and history.
Job Opportunity:
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) is seeking a visionary Senior Director of Cybersecurity Operations to own and elevate our cyber defense strategy. This is not a maintenance role—it’s a leadership mission. You’ll spearhead threat intelligence, incident response, vulnerability management, disaster recovery, and SOC operations, driving innovation and resilience across our global enterprise. As a key member of our Boston-based cybersecurity leadership team, you’ll report directly to the CISO and lead a team of elite professionals in threat hunting, digital forensics, and advanced analytics. Your work will shape how we anticipate, detect, and neutralize adversary tactics—protecting our customers, our reputation, and our future.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the charge in advanced threat hunting and cyber forensics.
- Manage In-depth technical analysis of critical security events/incidents to assess immediate and long-term risks.
- Plan advanced cyber-analytics techniques, mitigating risks associated with enterprise systems and solutions.
- Oversee continuous monitoring of network assets and transactions, identifying abnormalities and threats.
- Champion cyber-forensic analysis of complex systems and data transactions.
- Direct SIEM/SOAR strategies to supercharge detection and response.
- Deliver proactive evaluation of systems, network, and data to validate security protocols and measures.
- Champion threat intelligence programs that anticipate tomorrow’s risks.
- Drive vulnerability management and proactive risk mitigation.
- Collaborate across teams to strengthen enterprise security posture.
- Aid in identifying and elevating risks that will drive remediation activities and help establish security best practices.
- Act as a trusted advisor, elevating security awareness and best practices company-wide.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
- 10+ years of cybersecurity leadership experience.
- Expertise in incident response, threat intelligence, and adversary tactics.
- Proficient in analyzing network, server, device, and application traffic and metadata.
- Demonstrated skill in managing the security incident lifecycle: detection, analysis, and response.
- Hands-on mastery of security tools, analytics, and risk frameworks.
- Strong background in vulnerability management and remediation.
- Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM), as well as PIM and PAM solutions.
- Experience with threat-lead penetration Testing, attack simulation, and red/blue team exercises.
- Proficiency in IT Risk Management and Assessment.
- Solid understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g. NIST, GDPR, ISO, SOC2)
- Proven ability to lead teams and influence strategy.
- Certifications like CISSP, CISM, OSCP (or similar) are a plus.
BHSI Offers:
- A competitive package and exciting growth opportunities for career-oriented teammates.
- A dynamic, action oriented, and thoughtful environment centered on always doing the right thing for our customers, teammates, and our other stakeholders.
- A purposely non-bureaucratic organization that embraces simplicity over complexity and emphasizes individual excellence in a team framework.
- Benefits that support your life and well-being, which include:
- Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
- Disability Insurance (both short-term and long-term)
- Life Insurance (for you and your family)
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (for you and your family)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Generous holiday and Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
The base salary range for this position in Boston is $170,000 to $200,000, along with annual bonus eligibility. Total compensation for a candidate is determined by their relevant skills, location, and experience. We value our teammates – both their capabilities and character – as demonstrated by our amazing culture.
NOTE: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Member may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.