Information Security Assurance – Technical Lead (Hybrid - 3 Days in Office)

Freddie Mac; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a senior professional to enhance its Information Security department. This role involves conducting technical assessments, managing security exceptions, and ensuring compliance within a Governance, Risk, and Compliance framework. You will play a crucial role in identifying and mitigating risks, creating and updating security controls, and providing guidance to junior staff. Join a dedicated team that makes a significant impact on the housing finance system while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. If you're passionate about security and eager to contribute to a vital mission, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual incentive program

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Information Security or equivalent technical experience.
• Familiarity with PKI, encryption, and access management.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical security assessments and manage security exceptions.
• Assist in identifying control deficiencies and support remediation efforts.

Skills

Information Security

Technical Assessments

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

PKI

Encryption Technologies

Identity and Access Management

Privileged Access Management

Job description

Explore opportunities for the next step in your career.

Position Overview:

Freddie Mac is looking for a senior professional to support the Information Security (IS) department in improving security maturity by performing technical assessments and managing security exceptions in a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) function.

Our Impact:

• Perform technical security assessments against applications and platforms, and track findings to remediation
• Manage common security metrics
• Provide oversight of security risks associated with all operating activities of Enterprise Operations and Technology (EO&T) organization
• Help teams proactively identify and address risks before they cause harm to the enterprise

Your Impact:

• Assist in identifying and communicating control deficiencies and the associated risks
• Support security teams in creating new controls or updating existing controls, creating Standard Operating Procedures, and defining the correct level of evidence to demonstrate control execution
• Support security teams in remediating control failures
• Provide quality control reviews and guidance to junior staff members

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or related experience
• 8 or more years of experience in Information Security, or equivalent technical experience
• Familiarity with PKI, encryption in transit, and encryption at rest
• Familiarity with Identity and Access Management and Privileged Access Management
• Experience with network, infrastructure, or operating system security including system hardening
• Experience with Financial Services or other highly-regulated industry strongly preferred
• Industry certifications, such as CISM, CISSP, or relevant GIAC certs are a plus

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to understand IT business processes and management objectives
• Ability to rapidly learn new technologies and identify process improvements and efficiencies
• Ability to work & collaborate effectively in a team environment

Today, Freddie Mac makes home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing. Join our smart, creative and dedicated team and you’ll do important work for the housing finance system and make a difference in the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $134,000 - $202,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.