Associate Director of Information Security

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Overview

The Associate Director of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) is a resourceful and experienced information security leader responsible for managing, and continuously improving, the organization’s information security GRC program. This position provides strategic direction and operational oversight for the organization’s information security governance framework, including the development and maintenance of security policies, standards, and procedures; coordination of security audits and assessments; management of information security risks and exceptions; oversight of third-party security risk; and delivery of meaningful program reporting to leadership and governance committees. The Associate Director ensures that the organization’s information security governance practices remain aligned with applicable regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, industry standards, and organizational risk objectives. This individual reports to, and works closely with, the Deputy CISO and partners across the organization with Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Audit, Legal, Privacy, Compliance, Information Technology, and other business leaders to promote effective governance, strengthen risk management, and support the continuous improvement of the information security program.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, mentor, and retain a high-performing Information Security GRC team.
• Establish team objectives, performance measures, responsibilities, and development plans.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the organization’s information security governance, risk, and compliance strategy, operating model, and multi-year roadmap.
• Keep up with ongoing trends and changes within the GRC community and make sure that the organization is up-to-date with the latest relevant methods and practices.
• Develop, maintain, and manage information security policies and standards.
• Partner with colleges within Information Security, technology and other function areas to ensure security standards are practical, measurable, and aligned with organizational requirements.
• Maintain the information security risk register and exception process to ensure security risks are appropriately documented, assigned, prioritized, tracked, and reported.
• Partner with Enterprise Risk Management to align information security risk methodologies, reporting, and governance with the organization’s broader enterprise risk management framework.
• Develop and maintain an information security control framework aligned with applicable regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, industry standards, and organizational risk priorities.
• Oversee information security compliance activities related to applicable laws, regulations, standards, frameworks, and customer requirements, which may include NY-DFS, COBIT, various NIST frameworks, amongst others.
• Coordinate and manage information security audits, assessments, and examinations.
• Serve as the primary Information Security liaison for Internal Audit, External Audit, and other regulatory examiners.
• Establish key indicators, reports, dashboards, control metrics, and security maturity measures to assess the effectiveness of the information security program.
• Develop, maintain, and manage information security third-party risk activities.
• Establish governance processes to evaluate security risks associated with new technologies, major business initiatives, cloud services, significant system changes, and strategic projects.
• Partner with Privacy, Legal, and Compliance to address overlapping security, privacy, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
• Maintain awareness of changes to cybersecurity laws, regulations, standards, industry expectations, and emerging risk trends, and assess their potential impact on the organization.

Skills Qualifications

Required :

• Extensive knowledge of Governance, Risk, and Compliance practices
• Ability to process and understand complex information relevant to cyber security initiatives
• Ability to create detailed documentation and workflow diagrams
• Possess the ability to multi-task between projects
• Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Understanding of the NIST CSF framework and other associated cyber security standards
• Ability to drive team outcomes through tight deadlines and prioritization of tasks
• Extensive knowledge of legal and regulatory compliance standards and requirements such as NYDFS, GDPR, CCRA, and CCPA.

Preferred :

• CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA or other security management certifications

Education

Required:

• Five years of relevant experience within the Governance, Risk, and Compliance field.
• Proven working experience performing the functions listed under the core responsibilities section.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, Cyber Security, Computer Science, or another related field
• Insurance and financial services industry experience is a plus

Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account a broad array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The range below applies as long as the work is performed in Connecticut; the Knights of Columbus reserves the right to adjust the wage range if the position is performed in another location. At the Knights of Columbus, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $112,000 - $190,500.

Authorization to work in the United States is required

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Physical Demands

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for a majority of the workday.

KofC Cares

Our mission is focused on family and faith, and we support our employees in seeking a balanced life.

Employee benefits include:

Time Away: 13 paid holidays per year in addition to vacation and paid sick leave, and flexible workweek schedules.

Professional Development: Certifications, designation, and tuition reimbursement.

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching company contributions, and cash balance retirement plans fully funded by the company.

Health and Wellness:

• Short-term disability and term life insurance fully paid for by the company;
• Up to 12 weeks of childbirth leave under STD policy.
• One week of fully paid parental leave for all new parents, including adoptive and foster parents.
• A variety of health insurance options, including premium-level family coverage and a pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions. The Order's health plans do not cover abortion, sterilization, or contraception, and the Order has helped advocate for other employers who do not want to provide coverage.
• Long-term disability insurance;
• Dental insurance;
• Vision insurance;
• Health club membership reimbursement;
• Employee Assistance Program