Spec IT Security

Spec IT Security - Lead

Location: Secaucus, New Jersey

Duration: Full-time placement

Visa: US Citizen & GC only

Travel: No

Pay rate: Open

Interview: phone interview, Skype/Webex

Description: Spec IT Security - Lead- Secaucus, New Jersey - M - F

Job Summary

The Lead IT Security Specialist will lead efforts to improve the IT security program including any security assigned engineering, threat and vulnerability tasks, identity management, Information Security Management and application security programs.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides support for the team on a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week basis when necessary.
• This position provides implementation and support for the day-to-day IT security capabilities of IDS.
• Position will be required to analyze data, trends, logs and reports and present data in an organized, professional manner.
• Provides guidance and training to less experienced IT Security Specialists.
• Provides technical and functional guidance.
• Establish technical and process-related documentation and references. Will act as a technical leader.
• Will get project responsibility.
• Will be accountable for project results.
• Accountable for the timeliness and quality of their tasks and assignments.

Job Requirements

• Competent to work independently at the highest technical level most of the time.
• Judgment and decision making is related to own task and projects.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of information risk concepts and principles, as a means of relating business, needs to security controls.
• Familiar with management frameworks, such as International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 2700x and the ITIL, COBIT and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). In-depth knowledge of risk assessment methods and technologies.
• Proficiency in performing risk, business impact, control and vulnerability assessments including network scans, application penetration testing and remediation methods.
• Technical knowledge of mainstream operating systems for example, Microsoft Windows and a wide range of security technologies, such as network security appliances, identity and access management (IAM) systems, anti-malware solutions, automated policy compliance tools, and desktop security tools.
• Experience in developing, documenting and maintaining security policies, processes, procedures and standards. Knowledge of network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and the associated network protocols and concepts.
• Audit, compliance or governance experience is preferred.
• 8+ years experience with the implementation and support of an IT Security program including aspects of threat and vulnerability management, security management, and application security related products, projects, procedures, and processes.
• This person should be able to perform a variety of tasks, such as: policy development, risk assessments, installation of security software, configuration of software and problem determination and resolution.
• Have knowledge of IT security and related concepts including auditing.
• Ability to work under pressure of time constraints and to prioritize.
• Strong analytical skills to analyze security requirements and relate them to appropriate security controls.
• Ability to interact with company personnel at all levels and across all business units and organizations, and to comprehend business imperatives.
• Strong leadership abilities, with the capability to develop an IT security team and guide team members and to work with only minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A strong customer/client focus, with the ability to manage expectations appropriately, to provide a superior customer/client experience and build long-term relationships.
• B.S. Degree in Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or equivalent education and experience required.
• Specialized training in information security helpful.
• Specialized training in information security helpful. CISSP and any other security certification preferred.

Competencies

• Creativity
• Timely Decision Making
• Peer Relationships
• Problem Solving
• Intellectual Horsepower
• Decision Quality
• Directing Others
• Presentation Skills

All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Seniority Level

Associate

Industry

• Information Technology & Services
• Financial Services
• Hospital & Health Care