Security Enablement Lead, Information Security

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!

Location: Maine-based or driving distance to Westbrook, Maine HQ is preferred, but we are open to individuals outside of this area as well, mostly EST and CST time zones

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

• 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 security 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

• 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.)

• 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!

Why IDEXX?

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.