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Job Description
Our client, a rapidly expanding technology firm, is seeking an experienced Information Security Manager to lead their security initiatives in a fully remote capacity. This pivotal role involves developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive security programs to protect sensitive data and IT infrastructure. You will be responsible for establishing security policies and procedures, overseeing risk management activities, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is a strategic security leader with a deep understanding of cybersecurity best practices, threat landscapes, and incident response protocols. This is an excellent opportunity to shape the security posture of a growing organization and lead a distributed security team.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a robust information security strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Establish and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures across the organization.
- Oversee risk assessments, vulnerability management, and penetration testing programs.
- Lead the incident response team, ensuring timely and effective resolution of security breaches.
- Manage security awareness training programs for employees at all levels.
- Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and industry standards.
- Evaluate and recommend security technologies and solutions to enhance protection.
- Manage relationships with third-party security vendors and service providers.
- Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
- Monitor security performance metrics and report on the effectiveness of security controls to senior management.
- Lead and mentor a team of information security professionals in a remote setting.
- Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats and technologies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in information security management.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing enterprise-wide security programs.
- In-depth knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), risk management principles, and security technologies.
- Strong understanding of network security, cloud security, application security, and data privacy.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience managing security incidents and developing response plans.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable.
- Ability to manage and lead a remote team effectively.
- This is a fully remote role, allowing you to work from anywhere.
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Information Security Manager
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Our client is actively seeking a seasoned and strategic Information Security Manager to lead their security initiatives in a fully remote environment. This crucial role involves developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive information security programs to protect sensitive data and critical infrastructure. You will be responsible for identifying security risks, establishing robust security policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Key responsibilities include developing and executing security strategies, overseeing threat detection and incident response, conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, and managing security awareness training programs. You will also play a vital role in incident management, ensuring prompt and effective resolution of security breaches. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in cybersecurity, a deep understanding of security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST), and proficiency in various security technologies. Experience with risk management, compliance, and security operations is essential. You must be a strong leader, an excellent communicator, and highly adept at working independently and managing complex security projects in a remote setting. A proactive and vigilant approach to safeguarding information assets is paramount. This is a significant opportunity to shape and strengthen our client's security posture and contribute to a culture of security awareness. You will have the autonomy to implement innovative security solutions and the responsibility to protect the organization from evolving cyber threats. We are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable professional who can ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence in cybersecurity, benefiting from the flexibility and autonomy of a fully remote work arrangement.
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