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Vanguard · 2 days ago

Security Awareness Specialist

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Vanguard is a leading financial services company focused on the long-term financial wellbeing of its clients. They are seeking a Security Awareness Specialist to lead security assessments, coordinate reporting on information security risks, and manage security initiatives to protect client and company assets.

FinanceFinancial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Leads and conducts security assessments to measure the adequacy of existing information security controls. Identifies potential and actual system vulnerabilities, integration requirement and ramifications, and emerging strategic security needs and recommends corrective measures

Coordinates reporting on information security risks and works with IT sub-divisions, third party partners, and business units in identifying the impact of technology implementations on IT and business unit operations

Leads and maintains the evaluation and assessment process of in determining security requirements for data systems, networks, or websites. Identifies system issues and recommends technical security solutions. and Coordinates and leads the adoption of new security initiatives and solutions

Leads technical support for assessments of assets, risks, and the implementation of appropriate data security procedures and products. Ensures security requirements are met during implementation

Ensures the adequacy of development, testing and implementation processes for security plans, risk assessments, products, and control techniques

Evaluates Vanguard technical acquisitions, infrastructure and development processes, and investigates complex potential or actual information security violations to ensure that adequate security measures are established and maintained, according to established policies

Leads and coordinates security assessment plans, participates in the security vulnerability mitigation and acceptance process, and assists with managing vendor relationships

Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

IT securitySecurity assessmentsSecurity certificationApplication developmentCollaboration

Required

Minimum five years related work experience with three years experience in IT security or application development

Undergraduate degree in related field or equivalent combination of training and experience

Preferred

Preferred security certification such as ISC2 CISSP, GIAC Security, Essentials Certification (GSEC), GIAC Penetration Tester Certification (GPEN), GIAC Web App Pen Tester (GWPN), or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)