Our client, large financial company in the DC metro area, is looking to rebuild their Information Security team.  They are seeking several experienced security professionals who can assist in this process.  A general job description is below, but I would recommend anyone with Information Security, Risk, or Governance experience to apply.  There are several opportunities at different levels. 

Responsibilities

Maintain a continuous process improvement work environment, recommending and implementing new/improved processes in accordance with industry standards and best practices. 

Identify, evaluate, test and implement appropriate security products, tools and systems for imple

Create and enforce security standards and procedures.  Articulate security policies, guidelines and standards to customers and developers in order to provide control and consistency throughout the company. 

Provided and revoke access to data and network entities.  Analyze and provide technical support and problem resolution to customers. 

Train new staff in security procedures. 

Performs all procedures necessary to protect the safety of the information systems from intentional or inadvertent destruction. 

Provide security consulting and advisory service to business units and project teams. 

Identify and resolve information security issues.

Recommend adjustments to policies and procedures. 

Works with staff within a business unit to execute short and long term business plans and objectives.

Builds, develops, and maintains relationships with internal and external customers, and vendors to formulate solutions to internal and customer system issues related to information security. 

Researches and maintains currency regarding information security issues, solutions and potential implications for the company.

Reviews industry trends in relevant technical/professional knowledge areas and determines their applicability to the companies functions.

Performs research for and assists in the preparation of written proposals and presentations for senior management. 

Provides input into the design efforts of critical projects and implements newly developed or revised systems or initiatives. 

Serves as an effective role model (open to change, lives the vision, enthusiastic) for the company and deaprtment. 

Requirements:

Job requires a Bachelor degree in Information systems or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be obtained and more than five years of direct, hands-on customer security experience. 

Position also requires experience developing and implementing processes, both manual and automated, demonstrated good communication skills, demonstrated good organizational skills with respect to time management and work production, and CISSP or other industry recognized security certification.

Contact information:

Please submit your information by sending an email with your resume in Word format, contact information and a note describing your relevant experience to Kate Schaible - kate@altaassociates.com