Information Security Engineer

About Us

At CIGA, our mission is to Serve Those Who Have Nowhere Else to Go. We are dedicated to helping keep the Insurance promise through being an empathetic and trusted payer of claims of insolvent insurance companies. Our team thrives in a collaborative, vibrant environment where culture and service guide everything we do. If you’re looking to make a real impact and grow alongside a dynamic organization committed to protecting Californians, CIGA is the place for you. Join us and be part of a mission that matters!

Job Overview

Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer, the Information Security Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the organization’s information security program to protect systems, data, and operations. This role ensures alignment with business objectives while managing cybersecurity risks, regulatory obligations, and incident response readiness.

The position provides leadership across security governance, risk management, and operational security functions, working closely with IT, business units, and executive leadership.

Duties

Security Strategy & Governance

• In partnership with IT Leadership, develop and execute the enterprise information security strategy aligned with organizational goals
• Manage Security Roadmap, working with technical staff to deliver progress
• Establish and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures
• Lead security risk management efforts, including risk assessments and mitigation planning
• Ensure compliance with industry best practices and regulatory/audit requirements

Incident Response & Business Continuity

• Lead cybersecurity incident response planning and execution
• Coordinate communication and escalation during security incidents, including executive updates
• Partner with IT and business teams to strengthen disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities
• Although very rare, this position may require response off-hours...