Senior Information Security Consultant

Truist Wealth; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Truist Financial Corporation is seeking an experienced information security leader to manage large, technical security programs. You will oversee threat analysis, vulnerability testing, incident response, and policy governance to protect technology assets and privacy.

You will guide IAM, data protection, and security technologies across the enterprise, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to prevent breaches and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in information security.
• Advanced knowledge of data security, privacy laws, regulatory compliance, and advanced security technologies.
• Experience in threat analysis, vulnerability testing, incident response, and forensic methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead large information security projects aligned with strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct threat analysis, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.
• Monitor access and deploy forensic tools for attack detection and investigation.
• Lead incident response efforts to manage security incidents.
• Define IAM, data protection, and security best practices across the enterprise.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to prevent breaches.
• Update security policies and procedures to address emerging threats.
• Provide guidance and training to security teams.

Skills

Threat analysis

Vulnerability testing

Incident response

Forensic methodologies

Data security

Regulatory compliance

Security architectures

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS

Master's degree in technical discipline

Tools

Forensic tools

Job description

Regular or Temporary: Regular Language Fluency: English (Required) Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America) Please review the following job description:

Manages large, technical information security projects, programs, and processes aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. Conducts advanced threat analysis, vulnerability testing, and incident response to protect technology assets and ensure compliance with data security and privacy regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Works to achieve operational targets with major impact on the information security department or job area results and contributes to the development of goals for area of responsibility.
• Manages large information security and privacy projects and programs aligned with organizational strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Conducts and deploys advanced threat analysis, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Monitors system access and integrates forensic tools for attack detection, investigation, and reconstruction.
• Leads incident response efforts to effectively manage and resolve security incidents.
• Guides identity and access management, data protection, and security best practices across the enterprise.
• Collaborates with internal teams and external stakeholders to prevent unauthorized access, data breaches, and cyber threats.
• Integrates advanced security technologies and tools to strengthen the organization's security posture.
• Reviews and updates security policies, standards, and procedures to address emerging threats and compliance needs.
• Provides technical guidance, training, and direction to information security teams and lower-level technical professionals.

Qualifications Required

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in information security.
• Advanced knowledge of data security, privacy laws, regulatory compliance, and advanced security technologies.
• Experience in threat analysis, vulnerability testing, incident response, and forensic methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant technical discipline.
• Experience in the financial services industry.
• Advanced professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent.
• Technical expertise with enterprise security architectures, risk management frameworks, and cutting-edge security technologies.
• Proven experience managing large technical projects.
• Experience with systems for automated threat intelligence sharing and using industry standard protocols.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation:

All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position.

Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates.

Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays.

For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.

Truist is a Drug Free Workplace. EEO is the Law E-Verify IER Right to Work.

About Truist Truist is a purpose-driven financial services company, formed by the historic merger of equals of BB&T and SunTrust.

We serve clients in a number of high-growth markets in the country, offering a wide range of financial services.

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That happens through real care to make things better.

To meet client needs, to empower teammates, and to lift up communities.

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