IT Security Manager

Title: IT Security Manager

100% Remote

Long Term Contract On C2C

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/MIS or equivalent experience

• 7+ years of total experience in Information Technology
• 3+ years of professional experience in an information security function, including analyzing and applying information security risk management, and privacy practices
• 2+ years in an information security incident handling role
• Strong understanding of network protocols and security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption.
• Experience with open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools and techniques.
• Experience with cloud and physical forensic investigations, delivering executive reports
• Knowledge of red team/blue team exercises and experience participating in such exercises.
• Technical understanding of incident response frameworks and methodologies with a focus on automation.
• Experience with Intel, SIEM, and SOAR platforms, such as, ThreatConnect/MISP, Snowflake/ Splunk, and Swimlane/DeMisto
• Expertise with commercial and open-source digital forensic toolsets such as Encase, AccessData, SIFT, Axiom Flexible working hours to support a global operation
• Required Interpersonal Skills
• Experience engaging with executive level individuals during the conduct of incident response
• Excellent oral and written communication ability

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• Ability to present complex technical issues and findings to diverse audiences in both technical and non-technical parlance, both orally and in writing
• Diplomacy in working with customers and stakeholders
• Ability to follow policy and procedure
• Ability to work in a team and at times perform under stress
• Demonstrate integrity in dealing with potentially sensitive data and restricted information
• Exceptionally self-motivated with a superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously
• Required Technical Skills
• Knowledge of basic security principles to include confidentiality, integrity, and availability; access control, authentication, and authorization; privacy and non-repudiation
• Understanding of security vulnerabilities and exposures, and from where they arise
• Familiarity with the Internet, its network protocols, and network applications and services
• Knowledge of network security issues and host/system security issues
• Understanding of malicious code of various types and various threat vectors
• Experience with Risk Analysis and Risk Management
• Basic understanding of programming and scripting, advanced knowledge a plus
• Required Incident Handling Skills
• Through good communication and documentation, presents a consistent front to customers and stakeholders
• Ability to synthesize data from technical skills listed above to understand and identify intruder techniques
• Ability to utilize interpersonal skills listed above to communicate with customers and stakeholders and bring quick resolution
• Demonstrated ability to analyze ongoing situations for the potential of a security incident

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• Ability to maintain incident records in support of recovery, regulatory and legal requirements
• Familiar with ITIL service management methodology.
• Prior experience in a 24x7x365 operations environment.
• Strong technical skills in security assessments of external service providers, providing security guidance, and participating in mock security breach exercises
• Experience with GDPR and GDPR compliance implementations
• Experience and/or SME knowledge of the ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, NIST CSF and PCI DSS.

• Preferred certifications: CISSP, ITIL, GCIH, CERT/CC CSIH, GCTI, GCFR, GCFA, GIME, GCFE
• Multiple language capability desired

Travel requirements

• Occasional Domestic or International Travel, up to 25%

Physical Demands:

Should be able to travel to office and support the work necessary to accomplish successful deliverables within the role. No heavy lifting of equipment is required for this role.