Junior Information Security Specialist- Remote (Anywhere in the U.S.)

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation’s top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.

The Junior Information Security Specialist will help execute the internal information security strategy for the organization. This role will be involved in various aspects of the security program including policy / procedure development, control implementation and monitoring, internal and external compliance audits and assessments, security training and awareness, enterprise risk assessments, supplier risk evaluations, and other related duties.

Job Description

• Develop and maintain information security policies, standards, processes, and procedures
• Drive internal control alignment and implementation based on industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Participate in annual risk assessment and assist in developing and maintaining security risk metrics to measure performance of required controls
• Support internal and external audits and assessments of GuidePoint's security program
• Ensure GuidePoint's vendors align with required controls and standards as part of the enterprise supplier risk management process
• Support customer and vendor contract reviews
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills & Experience

• 1-3 years of work experience or an undergraduate degree in IT, information assurance, or a related field
• Experience with industry standard frameworks (i.e. NIST/CMMC, ISO 27001:2013, AICPA SOC 2, etc.)
• Knowledge about and experience with compliance with regulatory requirements (i.e., PCI; GDPR; HIPAA; NYDFS; etc)
• Publishing and maintaining information security policies, standards, processes and procedures
• Performing third party vendor management
• Direct responsibilities for managing processes covering one or more information security domains
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and organization skills, self-motivated and self-directed, and able to work independently or as part of a team  

• Security+, CISA, CRISC, CISM, and/or CISSP certifications
• Masters in IT, information assurance, or related field

Why GuidePoint?

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 600 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 2,000 clients.

Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company’s success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.  

This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.

Some added perks….

• Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions)
• 100% employer-paid medical and dental premiums with generous employer family contributions
• 11 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment