Information Security Manager Architect_Deerfield, Illinois

Interview mode: Phone and Skype (On site interview may be required)

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OBJECTIVES:
• Reports to the Head of Security Strategy & Architecture
• Provides leadership and guidance to the regional IT organization on cyber and information security and risk management activities, education, and solutions
• Contributes to defining global security strategy and architecture processes
• Defines and establishes regional security processes based on global security strategy and architecture, with a focus on practices for Vulnerability Management, Systems Development Lifecycle, Information Security Processes including risk based Architecture design.
• Directs a regional approach for the implementation of global IT security standards and methodologies
• Provides input to global security operations such as incident response, monitoring, trend identification, and security posture and remediation

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Reports to the Head of Security Strategy & Architecture on plans and status of relevant projects, including the regional security strategy and implementation initiatives
• Contributes to the design, development, and deployment of global security strategy and architecture concepts
• Cooperates with regional teams in understanding global security strategy and architecture requirements
• Conducts periodic review of security-related SDLC processes and stage gates
• Incorporates cyber security and IT risk management into regional activities
• Be the subject matter expert in security and assessments, including vulnerability management processes, vendor security reviews, penetration testing, and application security
• Conducts follow-ups on any identified corrective actions
• Functions as an advisor to system owners, security program managers and others in all matter (technical and otherwise) involving IT security and continuity
• Directs or delegates level 3 support services for the region
• Manages the relationship between IT security and regional business executives and business managers
• Provides recommendations in planning of programs and projects in the area of cyber security
• Reviews and manages budget and reports financial and event status to Head of Security Strategy & Architecture


EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
Required:
• Bachelor’s Degree (business administration, risk management, information security, Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science or related IT field) or high school degree
• 7+ years IT experience
• 5+ years of work experience in developing, implementing and managing security solutions
• 3+ years of work experience in designing and architecture security strategy and solutions
• Demonstrated leadership role in working with C-Suite executives and the Board
• Experience with implementing and operating security programs in a global environment, with a focus in Germany and European countries
• Hands-on experience with the development of security strategy and frameworks, architectural methodologies, and service delivery
• Project management experience including full lifecycle implementation
• Proven ability to analyze a wide variety of data and make calculated, risk-based decisions
• Ability to communicate ideas and data both verbally and written in a persuasive and appropriate manner
• Ability to assess strengths and weaknesses of staff members and provide suggestions for improvement
• Ability to write and speak in the English language

Desired:
• In-depth pharmaceutical industry and drug development experience
• Experience with validated systems

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
• Information security certification (CISSP, CISM, CISA, GIAC, CEH, CCSK)

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
• Access to transportation to attend meetings
• Ability to fly to meetings regionally and globally
• Willingness to travel up to 25-50%.

Location: Deerfield, IL.

Duration: 1 Year+

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Please call @ 510-254-3300 Ext 183