IT SECURITY MANAGER

Target Labs, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an IT Security Manager responsible for planning and executing network security initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security management and will lead teams in implementing new security tools while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. This hands-on position requires significant technical experience and team management skills.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years as a security analyst or engineer.
• 3 to 5 years as a team lead or project manager.
• Certifications: CISSP, CCIE, CCNP, CCDP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage project teams for installation of security tools.
• Ensure IT services' continuity and productivity.
• Provide security input during budget cycles.

Skills

Web Filtering

Anti-Virus and Malware remediation

IDS/IPS

PKI

Application Whitelisting

Firewalls

System hardening and patch management

Security policy creation

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree

Job description

Travel Required:

Ability to travel up to 10% both domestically and internationally.

Location:

Houston, Texas.

Overview:

Our client is seeking an IT Security Manager who will plan, execute, and manage network initiatives in the enterprise, including the implementation of new technologies and management of the existing network environment.

Responsibilities:

The Manager of IT Security will be assigned to our client to manage project teams for the installation and integration of new security tools and related policies. He/she will work to prevent interruptions to IT services and loss of productivity related to security vulnerabilities or policies. The manager will provide relevant security input during the budgeting cycle. This is a hands-on position that requires team management experience.

• Act as a key point of contact for all QA aspects of releases, providing QA services and coordinating QA resources internally and externally.

Qualifications:

Position Requirements:

No clearance required.

Desired Education:

Bachelor of Science Degree strongly preferred.

Desired Experience:

Technical experience, usually gained with 5 to 7 years of experience as a security analyst or security engineer with expertise in:

• Web Filtering
• Anti-Virus and Malware remediation
• IDS/IPS
• PKI
• Application Whitelisting
• Firewalls
• System hardening and patch management
• Security policy creation, implementation, and auditing
• 1-3 years of experience developing system life cycle management programs and policies related to security
• Specific expertise in PCD or SCADA security is a plus
• Strong relationships with security & network experts within the region

Management experience, usually gained with 3 to 5 years of experience as a team lead or project manager, including:

• Requesting approval for projects to IT management
• Team resource allocation
• Status and closure reporting
• Oversee and/or assist with internal processes, periodic audits, assessments, and tests (HIPAA, SOX, etc.)
• Serve as an expert to security staff with possible on-call escalation
• Manage, forecast (as appropriate), and analyze production requests/issues
• Manage the resolution with business-relevant solutions

Desired Certifications:

- CISSP, CCIE, CCNP, CCDP, or other professional certifications. PMP Certification is a plus.