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Travelers Insurance Company Cybersecurity Technologist - Third Party Risk Management in Hartford, Connecticut

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

$91,500.00 - $151,000.00

Target Openings

1

What Is the Opportunity?

Cybersecurity Third Party Risk Management Team (Cyber TPRM) within Cybersecurity organization is responsible for analyzing and providing recommendations to assist in managing cyber-related risks associated with outsourcing Travelers data to third-party vendors or service providers. We have an exciting opportunity for a Cybersecurity Technologist who will assist in the development, implementation, and execution of the Travelers Third Party Cybersecurity Risk Management Program. Successful incumbent will engage with third parties to ensure the completion of all aspects of the risk assessment of third party vendors. Assess inherent and residual risk of data transfers.

Acts as the primary point of accountability for cybersecurity to business partners within assigned area. Supports and maintains security systems to ensure the integrity of company information and resources. Supports the investigation, identification, and resolution of cybersecurity events/breaches. Interfaces with internal and external entities to ensure adherence to cybersecurity procedures and policies.

A well-suited candidate will possess great communication skills (written and oral) and a solid understanding and knowledge of cybersecurity risk control frameworks.

What Will You Do?

  • Assess completed questionnaire and assign residual risk scores to third party relationships.

  • Engage with Lines of Business to ensure completion of all aspects of the risk assessment of third party vendors

  • Assist with Third Party Management Program design, development, and implementation

  • Technical lead interfacing with business and vendor technical contacts to asses cybersecurity controls in simple and complex third party environments.

  • 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.

  • Participate in Security and enterprise projects as assigned.

  • Act as a security representative at design and new technology meetings.

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, and Cybersecurity event investigation/resolution preferred.

  • Broad knowledge of all IT related technologies with subject matter expertise in IT Security related technology and business exposures impacting organizational vitality preferred.

  • Problem Solving:

  • Demonstrates sound analytic and diagnostic skills dealing with issues that are loosely defined and/or conflict with available information.

  • Knows where to obtain information needed to make the appropriate decisions.

  • Breaks a problem down to manageable pieces and implements effective, timely solutions. Is very good at identifying the problem versus the symptom.

  • Deals increasingly with problems that require involvement of others to solve.

  • Has the ability to reach sound decisions quickly.

  • Carefully evaluates alternative risks and solutions before taking action. Optimizes the use of all available resources.

  • Team Orientation:

  • Maintains partnerships across the organization, and is able to influence senior management, peers and staff through an inclusive style and recognition of their abilities to achieve results.

  • 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 (4-ESU@travelers.com) 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/ .

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