TEKsystems · 13 hours ago
Information Security Officer
New York, NY
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$80/hr - $90/hr
10+ years expTEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, and they are seeking an Information Security Officer to join their Information Security and Risk Management team. The role involves identifying, tracking, and reporting on remediation of risks and audit findings, as well as expanding risk management capabilities for the ServiceNow GRC toolset.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Support the ISRM team in the development and execution of risk analysis and risk mitigation strategies
As a Subject Matter Expert, co-develop and maintain System's Information Security Standards, Standard Operating Procedures, and other related security governance documents that serve to support the System's Information Security Risk Management capabilities
Conduct and participate in any relevant audits and risk assessment activities
Track and follow-up on risk and risk remediation tickets to ensure compliance with approved policy and procedures
Provide end-user support for risk treatment workflows in the ServiceNow GRC application
Respond to requests for risk and risk treatment status from regulating bodies or internal/external assessor organizations
Develop effective working relationships with corporate and enterprise peers and teams within areas such as Compliance, IT Site Directors, and facility administrative and clinical leadership
Develop effective working relationships with business and technical teams covering business applications, clinical applications, and biomedical devices as well as other supporting enterprise infrastructure and related teams
Develop, maintain, and track progress on security risk and similar remediation activities across Enterprise, Application, and Facilities scopes
Assist with development and documentation of key security controls at the Enterprise, Facility, and Application scopes
Qualification
Required
5+ years - Performing Risk assessments and analyzing the risk. Identify, track, and report on remediation of risks and audit findings identified by internal and external risk assessors
5+ years - GRC applications or more specific with ServiceNow GRC
A minimum of ten years of IT experience, with at least 7 years dedicated to IT/Cyber Security, including Solution Design and risk management
Strong Knowledge of infrastructure, GRC applications and security protocols in addition to configuration management techniques and risk management/compliance/audit standards
Deep knowledge of HIPAA/HITECH, NIST CSF, ISO27001/27002 and PCI-DSS Standards and Requirements
Knowledge of encryption algorithms
Knowledge of known vulnerabilities from alerts, advisories, errata, and bulletins
Knowledge of network security architecture concepts, including topology, protocols, components, principles (e.g. application of defense-in-depth), and traffic flows across the network (e.g. TCP & TCP/IP, OSI, etc.)
Experience working with network access, identity, and access management (e.g. Active Directory, access federation, multifactor authentication, PKI)
Experience working with operating systems (Microsoft Windows, Linux, UNIX, MacOS X)
Knowledge of security management and secure configuration management techniques
Knowledge of software engineering
Skill in assessing the robustness of security systems and designs and determining how it should work (including its resilience and dependability capabilities)
Knowledge of IT supply chain security/risk management policies, requirements, and procedures
A bachelor's degree in information systems
CISSP, CISM, GSEC, CEH, or other relevant security qualification
Preferred
Must possess a high degree of integrity and trust along with the ability to work independently
Participate in special projects as needed and perform other duties as assigned
Must be able to work independently as well as work as part of a fast-moving team
Must be able to work at various locations when necessary along with working various shifts
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Company
TEKsystems
At TEKsystems, they understand people. Every year they deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America,
10001+ employees
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Ryan Skains
Vice President, TEKsystems Global Services
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