Information Security Manager

Information Security ManagerblueStone Executive Search has been retained by our client, a multi billion dollar global organization, a world leader in their vertical, with a dedication to cutting-edge technology and work/family balance, to search for a motivated and energetic IT Leader to direct and manage their Information Security objectives on a company-wide basis.Job DescriptionAs the Manager of Information Security, you will be responsible for the development and execution of a comprehensive company wide information security strategy. The Information Security Manager will build and work with appropriate internal staff to deploy an information security awareness program to support compliance with information security policy, standards, procedures, and best practices. The Information Security Manager will develop needed security policies while working with appropriate HR and Legal teams on final version approval and distribution. You will also be expected to participate in information security response and provide audit/compliance and forensic activities for the company, as needed. As the Information Security Manager, you will implement proactive processes and technologies to monitor the company internal and external network environment for potential threats with appropriate response processes. You will also evaluate new technology that the company would use in execution of the information security strategy using both quantitative and qualitative methods. The Information Security Manager will also help to create a policy for the company and design and implement necessary tools to protect company data on employee owned devices.QualificationsExperience and familiarity with control and security frameworks such as COSO, COBiT, and ISOCandidate has one or more current CISSP, CISM, CISA certificationsTwo to five years security leadership experience requiredBachelor's degree in related field preferredSolid understanding of information technology and information security including; firewalls, VPN's, penetration testing and other security devices with an emphasis on network securityExperience with management and administration with firewall technologies from Cisco and other firewall manufacturersKnowledge in developing and socializing security policies and processesDemonstrated ability to create information security strategy and execution plansKnowledge of intrusion detection and prevention solutions and experience implementing them in a corporate environmentExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical contactsMust be highly organized and detail orientedExceptional analytical and problem solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities to deliver results