Senior Information Security Specialist- Remote (Anywhere in the U.S.)
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GuidePoint Security LLC
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 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 and compliance program including contract reviews, risk assessments, policy / procedure development and maintenance, control implementation, internal assessments, security awareness, vendor management, etc.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Perform Contract reviews, both customer and supplier, from a security standpoint;
• Assist in responding to Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs);
• Develop and update information security policies and procedures;
• Drive internal control alignment and implementation based on industry standards and regulatory requirements;
• Perform security risk assessments and develop recommendations to address risk;
• Provide control remediation direction for identified areas of deficiency or non-compliance;
• Develop and maintain relevant security risk metrics;
• Respond to customer inquiries and audits of GuidePoint's security program;
• Ensure GuidePoint's vendors align with required controls and standards; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Experience Required:
• Undergraduate degree in cybersecurity/computer science and five years of work experience, or eight or more years of work experience in Information Security
• Experience with industry standard frameworks (i.e., NIST, ISO, etc.)
• Experience with regulatory requirements (i.e., PCI; GDPR; HIPAA; NYDFS; etc.)
• Policy / procedure development security and privacy control design and implementation
• Experience with third party vendor management
• Demonstrated experience across information security domains
• Excellent organization skills and self-motivated
Preferred Qualifications:
• CISA, CISM, and/or CISSP certifications
• Experience working with Jira, Confluence, and other Atlassian products
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 700 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 3,000 Enterprise-Level customers.
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, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
- 100% employer-paid medical and dental premiums with generous employer family contributions
- 11 corporate holidays in 2022 (12 in 2023) and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
- Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
- Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
- Pet Care plan
* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index 💰
Tags: Audits CISA CISM CISSP Compliance Computer Science GDPR HIPAA Jira NIST Privacy Risk assessment Security strategy Strategy Vendor management
Perks/benefits: Career development Flex hours Flex vacation
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