IT Security Manager

IT Security Manager

Full-time

Company Description

Information Technology - Security

Job Description

IT Security Manager

Greensboro North Carolina

Exp 5-7 yrs

Deg Bachelors

Occasional Travel

Job Description

I. Purpose of Position

The IT Security Manager is an experienced leadership role on the IT team responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, communicating and auditing the security program to protect network availability and information on the global networks. The strategic security plan should foster confidence in the integrity of the organization and its information assets, assuring management, staff, customers, and trading partners that our information systems are safe and dependable. The role plays as a liaison to the Security Team to ensure that security policies are adopted and adhered to

II. Key Responsibilities

Manage enterprise-wide security, policies and systems

Develop, document, implement, monitor and audit information systems security strategies, policies, and procedures

Ensure all mandated security and compliance standards are met

Coordinate with vendors, contractors and consultants to maintain and enhance data security

Provide leadership, guidance, and training to information systems personnel on security practices

Manage security audits, vulnerability and threat assessments by directing remediation activities to network or system security breaches

Ensure fulfillment of legal and contractual information, security and privacy mandates including providing executive management with compliance reports and audit findings

Drive project planning, coordination and delivery of quality IT security solutions on time and within budget

Work with technology administrators to ensure the proper level of security for all computing systems and network connections is implemented

Ensure associates are aware of security policies

Provide recommend changes to improve security using new technologies

III. Relationships

Position reports directly to the Director, Global IT Infrastructure

Receives work direction from the Security Lead

Works on cross functional teams across IT

Works with Business Managers on security needs as identified

IV. Measures of Performance

Maintain a high security index score (measures effectiveness of our security program)

Quality and thoroughness of security program

Number of security breaches and potential security risks to the business

Define and execute projects on time

Deliver solutions that meet requirements, quality, schedule, budget and cost goals

Provide guidance and support to our companies ensuring 100% compliance to all security policies

Strong oral and written communications skills

V. Background and Skill

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information System Management or equivalent (required)

8-10 years' experience in IT with a broad range of exposure to infrastructure, systems analysis, and application development

4-7 years of IT Security experience

Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent certifications desirable

Strong working knowledge of networking technologies; TCP/IP addressing, Routing, DHCP, DNS, VPN, Next Generation Firewalls, Firewalls, IPS, and DMZ

IT auditor experience including SOX, SSAE16, COBIT, etc. (preferred)

Effective utilization of productivity tools including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, and PowerPoint

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills

Versatile, flexible and proactive when resolving technical issues

Strong project management skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple projects at one time

Additional Information

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