Information Security Manager
Clifton Park, New York
Kitware
Through a highly competitive and selective hiring process, we’ve cultivated a team of internationally renowned researchers and developers in advanced technical computing.In This Position You Will:
- Develop strategies and cybersecurity plans with the IT and Compliance departments to address current and future security needs; recommend improvement to security infrastructure and practices.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies and procedures that relate to IT security.
- Coordinate internal and external efforts to perform vulnerability scanning, intrusion detection, and penetration testing to monitor for intrusions.
- Monitor and maintain IT environment security, including installation and related usage of security tools, in accordance with industry best practices and standards.
- Provide technical security guidance on mobile and wireless device usage.
- Perform security incident tracking; lead resolution of security incident and vulnerability detections, communicate findings to senior management.
- Conduct appropriate training sessions and communications to staff on IT security measures, safe data collection, and transfer procedures, security products, and general security responsibilities.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Security, or a closely related field and a minimum of 5 years of related work experience; OR
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Security, or a closely related field; at least 1 year of experience required.
- Demonstrated aptitude in the areas of vulnerability assessment and detection, penetration testing, and network/firewall protection.
- Demonstrated ability to perform as an individual contributor as well as to collaborate well with others.
- Understanding of NIST SP 800-171 or other related security frameworks.
- Due to contractual requirements, this position requires US Citizenship and requires a willingness and ability to obtain a security clearance.
Kitware is proud to be 100% employee-owned, and Great Place to Work-Certified™.
Additional Information:Our team members enjoy a small company environment, flexibility in work assignments, and high levels of independence and responsibility. Besides a great work environment, our comprehensive benefits package includes a competitive compensation plan, tuition reimbursement program, flexible working hours, six weeks paid time off, 401(k), health insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, bonus plan, and free coffee, drinks, and snacks.
Kitware actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, protected veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
To be in compliance with the requirements for federal government contractors, all Kitware new hires must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their start date. Kitware will consider exceptions for religious and medical reasons, where appropriate. “Fully vaccinated” means you must have both doses of a 2-dose vaccine and two weeks have elapsed since the second dose, or have received 1 dose of a 1-dose vaccine and two weeks have elapsed since the dose. Proof of your vaccination status in the form of a copy of a CDC vaccine card, or notice of approval of a religious or medical exemption by Kitware human resources, must be submitted prior to your start date.
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Tags: Automation Clearance Compliance Computer Science Firewalls Incident response Intrusion detection NIST Pentesting Security Clearance
Perks/benefits: Competitive pay Flex hours Flex vacation Health care Insurance Salary bonus Startup environment
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