Senior Information Security Consultant

Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability

AD&D

Tax-advantaged savings accounts

401k plan

Vacation days

Sick days

Holidays

Pension

RSUs

Deferred compensation

Job summary

Truist is seeking an experienced information security leader to manage large, technical security programs aligned with organizational goals. You will conduct advanced threat analysis, vulnerability testing, and incident response to protect assets and ensure compliance with privacy laws.

Responsibilities include coordinating with teams, guiding access management, and updating security policies. A Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in security are required, with preferred master’s and certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or related field.
• 7+ years of professional information security experience.
• Advanced knowledge of data security, privacy laws, regulatory compliance and security tech.
• Experience in threat analysis, vulnerability testing, incident response and forensics.

Responsibilities

• Lead large information security projects and programs aligned with strategy.
• Drive threat analysis, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.
• Monitor access and deploy forensic tools for detection and investigation.
• Head incident response efforts to manage security incidents.
• Guide identity access management and data protection enterprise‑wide.
• Collaborate with internal/external teams to prevent breaches and threats.
• Integrate advanced security technologies to strengthen posture.
• Review/update security policies and compliance needs.
• Provide technical guidance and training to security teams.

Skills

Information security

Threat analysis

Incident response

Forensic methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Master’s degree in a relevant technical discipline

Job description

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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.

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.

• 1. 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.
• 2. Manages large information security and privacy projects and programs aligned with organizational strategy and regulatory requirements.
• 3. Conducts and deploys advanced threat analysis, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate security risks.
• 4. Monitors system access and integrates forensic tools for attack detection, investigation, and reconstruction.
• 5. Leads incident response efforts to effectively manage and resolve security incidents.
• 6. Guides identity and access management, data protection, and security best practices across the enterprise.
• 7. Collaborates with internal teams and external stakeholders to prevent unauthorized access, data breaches, and cyber threats.
• 8. Integrates advanced security technologies and tools to strengthen the organization's security posture.
• 9. Reviews and updates security policies, standards, and procedures to address emerging threats and compliance needs.
• 10. Provides technical guidance, training, and direction to information security teams and lower-level technical professionals.

Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• disability
• accidental death and dismemberment
• tax-preferred savings accounts
• a 401k plan
• 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
• 10 sick days (also prorated)
• paid holidays
• defined benefit pension plan
• restricted stock units
• deferred compensation plan

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.

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.

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.

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.

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