Information Security Manager

blueStone; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is seeking an IT Leader to oversee the Information Security strategy of a global organization. You will be responsible for implementing comprehensive security policies, developing awareness programs, and monitoring network threats. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in security frameworks, possess relevant certifications, and demonstrate excellent analytical skills. This role offers an opportunity to shape a critical aspect of the company's operations while maintaining work/life balance.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of security leadership experience required.
• Solid understanding of firewalls, VPNs, penetration testing.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities to deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute information security strategy.
• Build and deploy an information security awareness program.
• Implement proactive monitoring processes for network threats.

Skills

Experience with COSO, COBiT, ISO

CISSP, CISM, CISA certifications

Security leadership experience

Information technology understanding

Firewall technologies management

Security policy development

Analytical and problem solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Firewall technologies

Intrusion detection and prevention solutions

Job description

blueStone Executive Search has been retained by our client,a multi billion dollar global organization, a world leader in their vertical, with a dedication to cutting-edge technology and work/family balance, to search fora motivated and energetic IT Leader to direct and manage their Information Security objectives on a company-wide basis.

Job Description

As the Manager of Information Security, you will be responsible for the development and execution of a comprehensive company wide information security strategy. The Information Security Manager will build and work with appropriate internal staff to deploy an information security awareness program to support compliance with information security policy, standards, procedures, and best practices. The Information Security Manager will develop needed security policies while working with appropriate HR and Legal teams on final version approval and distribution. You will also be expected to participate in information security response and provide audit/compliance and forensic activities for the company, as needed. As the Information Security Manager, you will implement proactive processes and technologies to monitor the company internal and external network environment for potential threats with appropriate response processes. You will also evaluate new technology that the company would use in execution of the information security strategy using both quantitative and qualitative methods. The Information Security Manager will also help to create a policy for the company and design and implement necessary tools to protect company data on employee owned devices.

Qualifications

• Experience and familiarity with control and security frameworks such as COSO, COBiT, and ISO
• Candidate has one or more current CISSP, CISM, CISA certifications
• Two to five years security leadership experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• Solid understanding of information technology and information security including; firewalls, VPN’s, penetration testing and other security devices with an emphasis on network security
• Experience with management and administration with firewall technologies from Cisco and other firewall manufacturers
• Knowledge in developing and socializing security policies and processes
• Demonstrated ability to create information security strategy and execution plans
• Knowledge of intrusion detection and prevention solutions and experience implementing them in a corporate environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical contacts
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented
• Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities to deliver results

Additional Information

blueStone Executive Search successfully finds and secures the top talent within targeted industries. As executive search professionals, the advice we impart and the solutions we provide can have a significant impact on the businesses, careers and lives of others. We recognize these responsibilities and take them seriously. We value long-term relationships above short-term gain.We are continually seeking exceptional talent with the highest standards of professionalism.

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