What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Enablement Lead, Information Security position at IDEXX?
IDEXX Laboratories is seeking a Information Security Enablement Lead to drive our security empowerment initiatives across the organization. This pivotal role will serve as the cornerstone of our Security Champions program and Secure Systems Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) education program. The ideal candidate will be passionate about creating a security-minded culture, adept at building relationships across technical teams, and experienced in translating complex security concepts into actionable guidance for development teams.
As the Security Enablement Lead , you will be responsible for building and maintaining a network of security-minded individuals embedded within delivery teams who act as force multipliers for our security initiatives. Additionally, you will develop and implement comprehensive security education programs to integrate security awareness throughout the development lifecycle. This role requires a unique blend of technical security knowledge, education/training expertise, and program management skills.
If you would love to make a meaningful impact on global health through our work with animals, people, and the environment, thrive in a collaborative culture that values security as a shared responsibility, and have the opportunity to build and scale security programs across a diverse, global organization, then this could be the role for you!
In this role you will be responsible for...
Security Champions Program Management
Lead the day-to-day operation and evolution of the Security Champions program
Recruit, onboard, and support a growing network of security champions embedded within product and application delivery teams
Coordinate specialized security training, certification opportunities, and regular briefings on security trends and threats
Establish and maintain a community platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration
Track and report on program success metrics including security defect identification rates, resolution times, and team awareness levels
Act as the primary liaison between security champions and the security organization
Drive the program to full operational status by Q4 2025 as outlined in our roadmap
Facilitate recognition for champion contributions to security initiatives
SSDLC Education Framework
Support development of a comprehensive security engineering framework based on industry standards (OWASP SAMM, CIS Benchmarks, CMU SEF)
Implement a role-based security training curriculum for technical personnel (developers, architects, testers)
Communicate s ecurity controls across the development lifecycle
Establish security assessment methods for application architectures
Implement training needs assessment, curriculum development, and module launches
Design and deliver education programs on secure development practices
Build awareness campaigns to promote security best practices
Measure and report on training effectiveness using established metrics Cross-Functional Partnership
Collaborate with InfoSec, IT Operations, and product delivery teams to align security objectives
Provide guidance on security best practices to development teams
Support security requirement implementation and vulnerability management initiatives
Identify opportunities to enhance security processes and tools
Contribute to the continued development of the security culture at IDEXX
What you will need to Succeed...
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent work experience
3 to 5 years of experience in information security, with specific focus on application security, secure development practices, or security program implementation
Demonstrated experience developing and delivering security training or education programs
Strong understanding of SDLC processes and secure coding principles
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to translate complex security concepts for technical and non-technical audiences
Program management experience with demonstrated success in building and scaling initiatives
Knowledge of security frameworks and standards (OWASP, NIST, CIS, etc.)
Preferred
Security certification (CISSP, CSSLP, Security , etc.)
Experience implementing or managing a Security Champions program
Background in training, education, or knowledge management
Knowledge of cloud security concepts across major platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Knowledge of security tooling (SAST, DAST, SCA, etc.)
Knowledge of vulnerability management processes
Experience working in regulated industries
What you can expect from us:
We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from diseases. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.
So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.
Let’s pursue what matters together.
IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
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As the Security Enablement Lead , you will be responsible for building and maintaining a network of security-minded individuals embedded within delivery teams who act as force multipliers for our security initiatives. Additionally, you will develop and implement comprehensive security education programs to integrate security awareness throughout the development lifecycle. This role requires a unique blend of technical security knowledge, education/training expertise, and program management skills.
If you would love to make a meaningful impact on global health through our work with animals, people, and the environment, thrive in a collaborative culture that values security as a shared responsibility, and have the opportunity to build and scale security programs across a diverse, global organization, then this could be the role for you!
In this role you will be responsible for...
Security Champions Program Management
Lead the day-to-day operation and evolution of the Security Champions program
Recruit, onboard, and support a growing network of security champions embedded within product and application delivery teams
Coordinate specialized security training, certification opportunities, and regular briefings on security trends and threats
Establish and maintain a community platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration
Track and report on program success metrics including security defect identification rates, resolution times, and team awareness levels
Act as the primary liaison between security champions and the security organization
Drive the program to full operational status by Q4 2025 as outlined in our roadmap
Facilitate recognition for champion contributions to security initiatives
SSDLC Education Framework
Support development of a comprehensive security engineering framework based on industry standards (OWASP SAMM, CIS Benchmarks, CMU SEF)
Implement a role-based security training curriculum for technical personnel (developers, architects, testers)
Communicate s ecurity controls across the development lifecycle
Establish security assessment methods for application architectures
Implement training needs assessment, curriculum development, and module launches
Design and deliver education programs on secure development practices
Build awareness campaigns to promote security best practices
Measure and report on training effectiveness using established metrics Cross-Functional Partnership
Collaborate with InfoSec, IT Operations, and product delivery teams to align security objectives
Provide guidance on security best practices to development teams
Support security requirement implementation and vulnerability management initiatives
Identify opportunities to enhance security processes and tools
Contribute to the continued development of the security culture at IDEXX
What you will need to Succeed...
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent work experience
3 to 5 years of experience in information security, with specific focus on application security, secure development practices, or security program implementation
Demonstrated experience developing and delivering security training or education programs
Strong understanding of SDLC processes and secure coding principles
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to translate complex security concepts for technical and non-technical audiences
Program management experience with demonstrated success in building and scaling initiatives
Knowledge of security frameworks and standards (OWASP, NIST, CIS, etc.)
Preferred
Security certification (CISSP, CSSLP, Security , etc.)
Experience implementing or managing a Security Champions program
Background in training, education, or knowledge management
Knowledge of cloud security concepts across major platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Knowledge of security tooling (SAST, DAST, SCA, etc.)
Knowledge of vulnerability management processes
Experience working in regulated industries
What you can expect from us:
- Base annual salary target: $90000 - $100000 (yes, we do have flexibility if needed)
- Opportunity for annual cash bonus
- Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day-One
- 5% matching 401k
- Additional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more!
We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from diseases. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.
So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.
Let’s pursue what matters together.
IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
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Salary : $90,000 - $100,000
