Information Security Program Manager

Harris Computer; Maryland; On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Stock options

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Harris Computer seeks a seasoned Information Security leader to drive client-focused security programs aligning with NIST/ISO and HIPAA frameworks. You will advise executives, oversee risk assessments, audits, and security operations across multiple clients in regulated industries, while guiding policy, incident response, and security training.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement of security controls, and leadership in governance and compliance initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; information security leadership experience emphasized.
• CISSP certification required; additional certifications (CISM, CCSP, CGRC, PCI/HCISPP/CMMC) valued.
• Experience leading security programs, risk assessments, and audits across regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Leads information security programs aligning with business, regulatory, and industry requirements.
• Advises executive leadership on strategy, policies, standards, and procedures.
• Oversees risk assessments, audits, regulatory compliance activities, and testing of controls.
• Maintains security policies protecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of client data.
• Coordinates incident detection, response, and remediation within SLAs.
• Supports disaster recovery and business continuity testing and exercises.
• Provides security awareness training and cross-functional collaboration on secure solutions.

Skills

Communication Proficiency

Decision Making

Project Management

Teamwork Orientation

Thoroughness

Client Relationship Management

Regulatory Compliance Expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Network Security Engineering, or a related field

CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)

CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)

CGRC (Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance)

PCI ISA / HCISPP / CMMC Certified Professional

Job description

What You Will Do

• Develops and implements client information security programs that meet business, regulatory, and industry requirements
• Advises executive leadership on information security strategy, policies, standards, and procedures
• Updates client executives on security plan progress, emerging threats, and actual or potential security incidents
• Develops and maintains security policies and procedures that govern the protection of the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of client systems and data
• Monitors client security programs and environment changes to keep controls effective and risks minimized
• Oversees implementation of security solutions to improve overall security posture
• Develops, maintains, and coordinates testing of disaster recovery and business continuity plans that reflect client system and facility needs
• Develops, delivers, and monitors security awareness training programs
• Works within cross-functional teams to develop and deliver secure solutions
• Leads or participates in client steering committees and working groups as needed
• Coordinates with client security teams on incident detection, response, and resolution within agreed service-level agreements (SLAs)

What You Will Do

Security Program Leadership & Operations

• Develops and implements client information security programs that meet business, regulatory, and industry requirements
• Advises executive leadership on information security strategy, policies, standards, and procedures
• Updates client executives on security plan progress, emerging threats, and actual or potential security incidents
• Develops and maintains security policies and procedures that govern the protection of the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of client systems and data
• Monitors client security programs and environment changes to keep controls effective and risks minimized
• Oversees implementation of security solutions to improve overall security posture
• Develops, maintains, and coordinates testing of disaster recovery and business continuity plans that reflect client system and facility needs
• Develops, delivers, and monitors security awareness training programs
• Works within cross-functional teams to develop and deliver secure solutions
• Leads or participants in client steering committees and working groups as needed
• Coordinates with client security teams on incident detection, response, and resolution within agreed service-level agreements (SLAs)

Risk & Compliance Support

• Leads internal, vulnerability, and third-party risk assessments and supports client security audits
• Conducts security reviews of new and existing systems and recommends improvements to systems, policies, and procedures
• Ensures appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards protect client systems and information
• Advises clients on control requirements for NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001/27002, HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI DSS, and other applicable frameworks and regulations
• Assesses control gaps and maturity against applicable frameworks and helps clients prioritize remediation
• Supports client audits, assessments, and certifications by clarifying controls, coordinating evidence, and addressing findings
• Defines scope and maintains segmentation and protection controls for regulated data environments (e.g., ePHI, cardholder data, CUI)
• Oversees vulnerability scanning and penetration testing programs aligned with framework and regulatory requirements
• Maintains cross-framework control mappings and supports compensating-control and risk-acceptance documentation

What Makes You Stand Out

• Communication Proficiency
• Decision Making
• Project Management
• Teamwork Orientation
• Thoroughness
• Client Relationship Management
• Regulatory Compliance Expertise

What Are We Looking For

Information Security Experience

Note: The required qualifications may be satisfied through a combination of the experience areas listed below.

• At least five years of information security leadership experience, such as CISO, vCISO, or senior security leadership
• At least three years of experience in security operations, security engineering, vulnerability management, or system administration
• Consulting or managed services experience supporting multiple clients across regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, financial services, government contracting)

Compliance & Regulatory Experience

• At least three years of hands-on experience implementing and operating controls for frameworks such as NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, HIPAA, SOC 2, or PCI DSS
• Experience serving as the security point of contact during external audits and assessments (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA)
• Experience scoping regulated systems and data, identifying required controls, and reducing scope through data classification and network segmentation
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks and methodologies (e.g., NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-30, ISO/IEC 27005, ISO 31000, and FAIR), with experience applying them to risk assessment, treatment, and reporting
• Experience with data protection technologies (encryption, tokenization, data loss prevention, secure coding)

Required Training And Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Network Security Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience

Required Certifications

Must Have

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

Highly Preferred

• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
• CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)
• CGRC (Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance)
• Framework-specific credentials such as PCI ISA, HCISPP (HealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner), or CMMC Certified Professional (CCP)

Additional Preferred

• CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control)
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
• CIPT (Certified Information Privacy Technologist)

Compensation Details

The potential salary range for this role is $105,000 to $120,000 per year, with eligibility for bonus or merit program. Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity. We offer a competitive Total Rewards program including health benefits, RRSP matching, stock option, and career development opportunities.

This description does not include every duty or responsibility. Role requirements may change based on client needs and service agreements.