Tower Hill Insurance

Cybersecurity Principal Engineer


PayCompetitive
LocationGainesville/Florida
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 2750463

      Description

      Tower Hill Insurance Group has an exciting opportunity for a talented Cybersecurity Principal Engineer who enjoys intellectual challenges and is seeking a rewarding career with a company that is experiencing growth. Not only is Tower Hill Insurance one of Florida's most trusted names in homeowners insurance, but it offers great opportunities for career advancement and personal growth, along with very competitive benefits and rewards. We are growing at a consistent pace and seek professional individuals with drive, team mentality, who want to make an impact, and are committed to a long-term career in the insurance industry.


      The Cybersecurity Principal Engineer is responsible for leading strategic cybersecurity initiatives, overseeing complex incident responses, and providing subject matter expertise on security architecture and tool integration. This role ensures that security protocols are seamlessly integrated into business operations.


      ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

      • Lead the architecture, implementation, and optimization of security tools (EDR, SIEM, DLP, IAM).
      • Oversee vulnerability management and risk mitigation strategies.
      • Lead security audits and compliance initiatives with national and international standards (NIST, ISO 27001).
      • Serve as the lead for major incident response efforts.
      • Collaborate with leadership to shape the cybersecurity strategy.
      • Conduct advanced threat intelligence analysis and remediation planning.
      • Manage vendor relationships and third-party risk assessments.
      • Drive innovation in security processes and technologies.
      • Develop training programs and mentor cybersecurity staff.
      • Stay informed on the latest developments in cybersecurity and lead adoption of new technologies.


      ADDITIONAL DUTIES

      This job description reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be considered a complete description of all the work requirements and expectations of the position. Tower Hill reserves the right to assign duties not listed herein as necessary to accomplish the goals of the organization.


      Requirements

      POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

      To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


      EDUCATION

      High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field preferred.


      EXPERIENCE

      Minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of relevant work experience required.


      CERTIFICATIONS

      Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), and/or Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) preferred.


      LICENSES

      Valid Driver’s License required.


      Preferred work arrangement hybrid on-site, but remote candidates will be considered based on qualifications and experience.


      For more information about our company, careers and Total Compensation, visit www.thig.com/careers


      *Tower Hill Insurance currently operates in these states AL, CT, FL, GA, IA, IN, KY, MI, MS, NC, OH, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV.


      Tower Hill Insurance is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


      Tower Hill Insurance is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to hrdepartment@thig.com or call (561) 812-6247 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.


      All applicants will receive an acknowledgement that their application has been received. Candidates will not receive status updates regarding their application; however, those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted by Human Resources.

  • About the company

      Since its founding in 1972, Tower Hill has grown to become one of the largest and most trusted homeowners and business insurers in the market.