Business Information Security Officer

Apex Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking an experienced IT security risk professional in the Richmond, VA area. The role leads risk assessments and mitigation to strengthen cybersecurity posture while guiding enterprise-wide cyber service delivery and executive briefings on threats and open risks.

You will interpret security policies (NIST/CIS/OWASP) and help implement requirements across internal systems, collaborating with technology owners and business partners on security governance and incident

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years IT experience with 5+ years in an IT risk or information security role.
• Broad knowledge of IT technologies and security controls.
• Experience with SaaS integration including SalesForce.com.
• Familiarity with NIST/CIS/OWASP standards.
• CISSP/CISM/CRISC or similar certifications desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk assessments and mitigation strategies to improve cybersecurity posture.
• Oversee delivery of cyber services to improve risk understanding across the enterprise.
• Brief executives on cybersecurity threats, initiatives and open risks; liaise to capture technology strategies.
• Interpret information security policies and assist with implementation of standards.
• Advise on IT risk issues and ensure security in business processes and projects.
• Communicate security requirements to technology owners and business partners.
• Support Supplier Risk Management and remediation of findings.
• Support Threat and Vulnerability Management programs and reporting.
• Lead BISOs in risk assessments for new or improved applications.
• Support internal security assessments and audits; governance activities.
• Serve as SME for technology within supported lines and assist incident response with CSIRT.
• Maintain compliance experience.

Skills

IT risk management

Information security

Risk assessment

NIST/CIS/OWASP

SaaS integration

PCI DSS knowledge

Cloud security

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related subject area

Tools

SalesForce.com

Azure

Job description

Job#: 3059260

Job Description:

• Completing comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation strategies crafted to improve the overall cybersecurity posture of the company.
• Overseeing the delivery of cyber service(s) to improve risk understanding and cyber-strategies across the enterprise.
• Briefing business executives on cybersecurity threats, initiatives and open risks and being a liaison to capture information on technology strategies within support business lines.
• Interpreting information security policies, standards (i.e. NIST, CIS, OWASP, etc.), and other requirements with respect to specific internal information systems and assisting with the implementation of these and other information security requirements.
• Providing business and technical advice on a wide variety of IT risk issues, concerns, problems, and projects ensuring all business processes incorporate adequate information security - including support of security considerations of projects undergoing Architectural Review Board consideration.
• Developing and communicating security and compliance requirements to technology and system owners and key business partners
• Providing users and management with security mentorship with regards to selecting technology products, as well as ongoing integrations and improvements of such products
• Assessing and qualifying risk related to third party service providers and supporting the Supplier Risk Management program, including driving remediation of findings and supporting contract negotiations.
• Providing support and escalation for the Threat and Vulnerability Management program, including web application security, in-house IT environments and cloud-based infrastructure, including driving risk insights via reporting in support of effective vulnerability management.
• Serving as a technical lead for the BISOs for periodic information system and application risk assessments, including those associated with the development of new or significantly improved business applications.
• Providing support for internal security assessments and corporate audit assessments, including active engagement in high-risk auditable areas, risk management and remediation of audit findings, and ongoing information security governance.
• Serving as the SME for technology operating in the supported business lines, establishing strong working relationships with IT professionals supporting those systems, and supporting effective incident response in conjunction with Altria's internal Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) by actively participating in and providing consultation during response activities.
• Compliance experience
• We want you to have: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related subject area
• 6+ years of IT experience with 5+ years in an IT risk or information security role.
• Broad knowledge of IT technologies, operating systems, application platforms and emerging technology.
• Detailed understanding of IT information security fundamentals, risk assessment and risk management fundamentals, defense-in-depth practices, modern networking technologies and IT security controls.
• Experience with security implications as it relates to:
• Software as a Service (SaaS) integration, including but not limited to SalesForce.com
• Website integration and improvement
• Azure cloud integration
• eCommerce
• Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance
• NIST security controls frameworks, including the NIST Cyber Security Framework
• Excellent verbal and written communication interpersonal skills.
• Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information System Security Manager (CISM), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), or similar certification desired.

• Completing comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation strategies crafted to improve the overall cybersecurity posture of the company.
• Overseeing the delivery of cyber service(s) to improve risk understanding and cyber-strategies across the enterprise.
• Briefing business executives on cybersecurity threats, initiatives and open risks and being a liaison to capture information on technology strategies within support business lines.
• Interpreting information security policies, standards (i.e. NIST, CIS, OWASP, etc.), and other requirements with respect to specific internal information systems and assisting with the implementation of these and other information security requirements.
• Providing business and technical advice on a wide variety of IT risk issues, concerns, problems, and projects ensuring all business processes incorporate adequate information security - including support of security considerations of projects undergoing Architectural Review Board consideration.
• Developing and communicating security and compliance requirements to technology and system owners and key business partners
• Providing users and management with security mentorship with regards to selecting technology products, as well as ongoing integrations and improvements of such products
• Assessing and qualifying risk related to third party service providers and supporting the Supplier Risk Management program, including driving remediation of findings and supporting contract negotiations.
• Providing support and escalation for the Threat and Vulnerability Management program, including web application security, in-house IT environments and cloud-based infrastructure, including driving risk insights via reporting in support of effective vulnerability management.
• Serving as a technical lead for the BISOs for periodic information system and application risk assessments, including those associated with the development of new or significantly improved business applications.
• Providing support for internal security assessments and corporate audit assessments, including active engagement in high-risk auditable areas, risk management and remediation of audit findings, and ongoing information security governance.
• Serving as the SME for technology operating in the supported business lines, establishing strong working relationships with IT professionals supporting those systems, and supporting effective incident response in conjunction with Altria's internal Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) by actively participating in and providing consultation during response activities.
• Compliance experience
• We want you to have: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related subject area
• 6+ years of IT experience with 5+ years in an IT risk or information security role.
• Broad knowledge of IT technologies, operating systems, application platforms and emerging technology.
• Detailed understanding of IT information security fundamentals, risk assessment and risk management fundamentals, defense-in-depth practices, modern networking technologies and IT security controls.
• Experience with security implications as it relates to:
• Software as a Service (SaaS) integration, including but not limited to SalesForce.com
• Website integration and improvement
• Azure cloud integration
• eCommerce
• Mobile application adoption
• Agile development practices (e.g. SecDevOps)
• Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance
• NIST security controls frameworks, including the NIST Cyber Security Framework
• Excellent verbal and written communication interpersonal skills.
• Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information System Security Manager (CISM), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), or similar certification desired.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe.

When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.

We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.

Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.

In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.

Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.

You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected], or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.