Cybersecurity Champion

Company Description

Our Cybersecurity department works diligently to ensure NielsenIQ’s software, hardware, and related components are protected from cyber-attacks. We’re constantly developing new security systems, analyzing current systems for vulnerabilities, and handling cyber-attacks in an efficient and effective manner worldwide.

 

Job Description

NIQ Cybersecurity is looking to develop our Cybersecurity Champion’s program customer facing services with the position of a Sr. Analyst. This key role will require experience with answering various asks from customers, leading customer and industry-standard audits, and negotiating cybersecurity-related terms in contracts. The candidate must understand business goals, technical challenges, and cybersecurity controls. The goal is to strike a balance amongst all parties involved in customer-efforts to secure NIQ.  

• Provide hands-on leadership and manage all customer audits, including planning among cybersecurity teams, developing responses, and providing attestation to customers. 

• Lead SOC II efforts for certain NIQ applications, including auditor selection and interactions, evidence gathering, and senior leadership reporting.  

• Negotiate cybersecurity related terms within NIQ and customer contracts, including contract redlines and external discussions to ensure terms are consistent with NIQ’s control posture. 

• Maintain a central inventory of customers and their relationship with NIQ, including contract details, security requirements, and product offerings. 

• Assist process owners with developing remediation plans to address the reported findings/observations.  

• Define, communicate, and track remediation plans to senior leadership. 

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Computer Information Systems or research-related discipline or a minimum of 5+ years of direct Information Security experience 

• 3+ years of direct experience in an Information Security role focused on customer audits, contract reviews, and SOC II certifications 

• Experience providing and validating security requirements related to information system design, implementation, and business processes 

• Advanced knowledge of industry accepted security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001/27002, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, PCI DSS, COBIT) 

• Relevant industry certification (e.g., CISM, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP) 

• Cloud computing standards and controls a plus 

• Familiarity with, and understanding of, information security technologies and controls 

• Basic Understanding of System Development Life Cycle methodology 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About NIQ

NIQ, the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, reveals new pathways to growth for retailers and consumer goods manufacturers. With operations in more than 100 countries, NIQ delivers the most complete and clear understanding of consumer buying behavior through an advanced business intelligence platform with integrated predictive analytics. NIQ delivers the Full View. 

NIQ was founded in 1923 and is an Advent International portfolio company. For more information, visit NIQ.com 

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