Information Security Manager

blueStone Executive Search has been retained by our client, a multi billion dollar global organization, a world leader in their vertical, with a dedication to cutting-edge technology and work/family balance, to search for a motivated and energetic IT Leader to direct and manage their Information Security objectives on a company-wide basis.

As the Manager of Information Security, you will be responsible for the development and execution of a comprehensive company wide information security strategy. The Information Security Manager will build and work with appropriate internal staff to deploy an information security awareness program to support compliance with information security policy, standards, procedures, and best practices. The Information Security Manager will develop needed security policies while working with appropriate HR and Legal teams on final version approval and distribution. You will also be expected to participate in information security response and provide audit/compliance and forensic activities for the company, as needed. As the Information Security Manager, you will implement proactive processes and technologies to monitor the company internal and external network environment for potential threats with appropriate response processes. You will also evaluate new technology that the company would use in execution of the information security strategy using both quantitative and qualitative methods. The Information Security Manager will also help to create a policy for the company and design and implement necessary tools to protect company data on employee owned devices.

## Qualifications

• Experience and familiarity with control and security frameworks such as COSO, COBiT, and ISO
• Candidate has one or more current CISSP, CISM, CISA certifications
• Two to five years security leadership experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• Solid understanding of information technology and information security including; firewalls, VPN’s, penetration testing and other security devices with an emphasis on network security
• Experience with management and administration with firewall technologies from Cisco and other firewall manufacturers
• Knowledge in developing and socializing security policies and processes
• Demonstrated ability to create information security strategy and execution plans
• Knowledge of intrusion detection and prevention solutions and experience implementing them in a corporate environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical contacts
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented
• Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities to deliver results

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