Security Education & Engagement Specialist

Walgreens; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is seeking a Security Education & Engagement Specialist in Chicago to support the Technology function’s security initiatives. You will analyze security-related data, translate requirements into actionable designs, and contribute to a broad program of awareness and risk reduction.

The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, developing campaigns, and helping implement security controls across systems and networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Security, Business Systems Analysis, Governance, Strategy, or Operations.
• Experience establishing & maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, in the business community & with vendors.
• Experience analyzing and reporting data to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains daily operational activities that impact important components / processes of the Technology work function.
• Interpreting results and analyzing trends; reviewing alignment of functional area strategies with assumed outcomes.
• Monitoring strategies of functional area and recommending / implementing adjustments.
• Participating in gathering and analyzing internal business requirements via interviews, workflow analyses and facilitated discussions.
• Translating users' business requirements into detailed functional designs for development, testing and implementation.

Job description

Security Education & Engagement Specialist

Job ID 1888730BR

Job Summary

Under general guidance, works on assignments that important to the Technology Function. This role performs analysis work in any area of the Technology organization that may include work related to business systems analysis, monitoring and analyzing security systems or other systems, gathering business requirements, reviewing reports and/or analyzing trends. Assignments are received in short- and mid-term outcomes that are of complex initiatives and regularly require the application of independent judgment and creativity. Operates within the context of approved methods.

Job Responsibilities

Develops and maintains daily operational activities that impact important components / processes of the specified Technology work function. This may include work in Information Security, Business Systems Analysis, Strategy, Operation or analysis work in any other part of the Technology organization that may include items such as:

• Developing and maintaining assigned high profile plans/programs to enhance/maximize consumer awareness, market share and support specified initiatives.
• Interpreting results and analyzing trends.
• Reviewing alignment of functional area strategies with assumed outcomes.
• Monitoring strategies of functional area and recommending / implementing adjustments.
• Contributing in planning and implementing a broad range of activities to meet objectives.
• Participates in gathering and analyzing of internal business requirements by means of interviews, workflow analyses and facilitated discussions with users.
• Translating users' business requirements into detailed functional designs for development, testing and implementation.
• Applying methodologies and preparing detailed specifications using case statements and related documentation.
• Participating in managing the scope of applications and related changes.
• Assessing and evaluating systems to identify weaknesses and assess risk; performs vulnerability testing.
• Implementing new or upgraded security measures or controls, and documents system or process changes.
• Reviewing security violation reports or logs, investigates possible security exceptions and coordinates with internal teams or external agencies as needed, including managed service providers.
• Developing and maintaining security controls, defenses and countermeasures to intercept and prevent internal or external attacks or attempts to infiltrate company email, data, e-commerce and web-based systems. May advise on security controls for projects.
• Advising on penetration testing and vulnerability assessments of applications, operating systems and/or networks.
• Conducting cleanup of legacy environments.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of experience in Information Security, Business Systems Analysis, Governance, Strategy, and/or Operations OR High school / GED and at least 4 years of experience in Information Security, Business Systems Analysis, Governance, Strategy, and/or Operations
• Experience establishing & maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, in the business community & with vendors.
• Experience analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions.
• Knowledge of project management (for example: planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives).
• Willing to travel up to/at least 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience in marketing, communications, graphic design, training, instructional design, or learning and development.
• Experience creating campaigns, communications, training, or visual content that influences audience engagement and behavior.
• Strong written communication and content development skills.
• Ability to simplify complex topics for non-technical audiences.
• Experience in more than one of the disciplines above is highly preferred.
• Information Security or cybersecurity experience.
• Experience with learning management systems, awareness platforms, or phishing simulation tools.

Recruiting Guidance for HR

We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

About Walgreens

Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for pharmacy, retail and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.

The Salary below is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, jobs.walgreens.com/benefits

Salary Range: $65000 - $113750 / Salaried