Manager of IT Security

Sonoma Consulting Inc.; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a seasoned IT Security Leader to implement risk management strategies for digital assets. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years in IT, including significant leadership experience in global organizations. Responsibilities include developing organizational security policies, collaborating with various teams to enhance security protocols, and monitoring security trends. A BS in a related field and security certifications are preferred. This role may require nonstandard hours and travel.

Qualifications

• More than 10 years of experience in IT with 3+ years in a security leadership role.
• Application lifecycle management experience in a security context.
• Strong knowledge in infrastructure & application security and vulnerability testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for managing digital and information assets.
• Implement security technology policies and procedures.
• Collaborate to ensure security protocols consistency across the organization.

Skills

IT experience

Security leadership

Risk management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Strategic planning

Education

BS Degree in related field

Tools

Security certifications

Job description

Sonoma Consulting provides the highest quality service and support to our clients and consultants. Our clients range from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to define and implement a risk based strategy and program to manage our digital and information assets and then continuously review and set/update policies to support the program.
• Lead the organization in identifying, developing, implementing and maintaining business and technology processes and systems across the organization to reduce information and information technology risks.
• Establish appropriate standards and policies, indirectly manage security technologies and direct the establishment and implementation of policies and procedures for recurring and urgent investigations, breaches, and assessments.
• Participate in key Operations and Systems operating routines to implement and drive information security risk strategy and business processes.
• Work with Client’s Infrastructure team to ensure our applications are developed, enhanced and maintained according to the security-based best practices and associated security guidelines.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure, Internal IT, and marketing colleagues to help define and ensure Client -wide consistency of security protocols and risk management.
• Work with business colleagues to review RFPs, RFIs etc., and provide security and risk-related input into proposals.
• Monitor information security trends internal and keep leadership informed about information security-related issues and activities potentially affecting the organization.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• More than 10 years of experience in IT with at least 3 years in a security leadership role in a global organization.
• Application Life Cycle management and application development experience in the context of a security framework.
• Strong subject matter experience in infrastructure & application security, vulnerability testing and development of a risk appetite.
• Risk management experience with proven ability to effectively apply risk principles to challenging business situations.
• Superior business acumen, strategic planning skills and experience with an emphasis on visionary innovation and automation.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to identify priorities, drive performance, and execute plans on schedule.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as effective presentation and persuasion capabilities, and management presence that elicits confidence and credibility.
• Resourceful, flexible, and open to new ways of thinking, with the ability to drive change.
• BS Degree in related field or equivalent experience
• Security certifications strongly desired
• Ability to work nonstandard hours including nights, weekends and holidays
• Domestic as well as International travel will be required