A non-profit organization is looking for a Director of Information Security to join their team in New York, NY.
Compensation: $160-170k
The Director of Information Security is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of the Information Security program at an enterprise level. The Director of Information Security serves as a departmental manager for cyber security related operations, including incident response, and will own technology controls/measures, and policies, procedures, and processes. This role will oversee security remediation efforts and ensure the protection of internet-facing applications, personal information, healthcare information, and children's privacy. The Director of Information Security will plan, design, and direct all risk assessment activities and audits as well own compliance controls and monitoring as it pertains to firm's data protection and governance program.
Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, this is a non-exempt, full-time position located at the NYC headquarters.
Responsibilities
Define and implement the organization's information security program
Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation plans
Manage security incidents and ensure timely remediation
Oversee the organization's security operations
Develop and maintain security policies and procedures
Provide security awareness training to employees
Work with other departments to ensure the security of the organization's systems and data
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in information security, computer science, or a related field
Advanced degree preferred
5-8 years of experience in a combination of risk management, information security, and IT jobs. At least five must be in a senior leadership role. Employment history must demonstrate increasing levels of responsibility.
Professional security management certification, such as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or other similar credentials
Proven track record and experience in developing information security policies and procedures, as well as successfully executing programs that meet the objectives of excellence in a dynamic environment.
Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as NIST 800-53, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, or ISO 27001
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to communicate security and risk-related concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences.
Excellent knowledge of technology environments, including telecommunications, networks, programming, media, and desktops
Strong understanding of security risks and threats
Experience implementing security and protecting internet-facing applications in multiple major public cloud (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud)
Experience in protecting personal information, healthcare information, and children's privacy
Working knowledge of HIPAA, GDPR, and CPPA
Experience in data protections in a data and compute intensive environments
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace environments, Hybrid Windows and MacOS endpoint environments, Cisco Networking equipment, Windows and Linux server environments, Cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GDP), GitHub and server virtualization (VMWare).
Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills, including conflict resolution.
Experience with managing subject matter experts and cross-functional IT professionals including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation and disciplinary actions
Professional demeanor and attitude
Self-starter, attentive to detail and team player able to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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