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Information Security Manager

Job Title: Information Security Manager

Duration: Direct Hire

Location: Remote

As the Information Security Manager, you will lead and manage their overall approach to data security and information protection. Plans, analyses, designs, configures, tests, implements, and maintains information security infrastructure responsive to business requirements and applicable regulations.

As The Information Security Manager, You Will

  • Develops and manages overall approach to data security and information protection
  • Align standards, frameworks and security with overall business and technology strategy
  • Design's security architecture elements to mitigate threats as they emerge
  • Audits the collection, use and retention of all personal data
  • Ensures all policies around data protection and information security are up to date and fit for purpose
  • Defines, implements, and maintains corporate security policies
  • Leads on the identification of data security and information protection risks across the organization and works with stakeholders to develop and implement mitigation plans, escalating issues as appropriate
  • Acts as a subject matter expert on data security for projects looking to implement new tools, products, or processes.
  • Supports the ISO and CPO to achieve the highest standards of information security across our network
  • Oversees maintenance of systems to protect data from unauthorized users
  • Develops and maintains process maps, which show how data flows through the organization
  • Leads and facilitates organizational training and communications around data security and information protection issues.
  • Oversee incident response planning as well as the investigation of security breaches and assist with disciplinary and legal matters associated with such breaches as necessary.
  • Implements measures to protect digital files and information systems against unauthorized access, modification, or destruction
  • Maintains data and monitor security access
  • Develops strategies to respond to and recover from a security breach
  • Coordinate's security plans with outside vendors
  • Develop or implement tools to assist in detection, prevention, and analysis of security threats
  • Develops modules and leads on awareness training on information security standards, policies, and best practices
  • Conducts periodic network scans to find any vulnerability
  • Manage and Mentor junior staff
  • Lead's attestation and certification activities
  • Lead disaster recovery exercises
  • Respond to client security questionnaires
  • Other duties commensurate with the post as required.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
  • Knowledge of Information Technology security issues and approaches to manage Information Technology security.
  • Knowledge of data protection operations and legislation
  • Knowledge of ISO27001 and SOCII controls and auditing processes

Experience Required

  • Experience of identifying risks in data security management processes, developing, and implementing remedial action.
  • Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience of working across teams to deliver solutions and generate high levels of internal buy-in
  • Excellent project management skills and experience of leading on data security projects across multiple locations.
  • Experience of developing and delivering training.
  • Experience of developing and implementing data security policies and protocols.
  • Experience of working in a culturally diverse environment

Technical Requirements

Advanced technical knowledge and understanding of: Window OS, Windows Server, O365, Azure, AD, DHCP, DNS, VPN, Networking, Firewalls, Routers, VMware, Enterprise AV, Cyber Security, Encryption, DMARC, Endpoint Management

Desirable

At least one recognized security certification:

  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Information Technology
  • Industries

    Staffing and Recruiting

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