Advisor Information Security

Your role in our mission

Essential Job Functions

• Designs audits of computer systems to ensure they are operating securely and that data is protected from both internal and external attack. Makes recommendations for preventive measures as necessary.
• Assesses assigned system to determine system security status. Designs and recommends security policies and procedures to implement; ensures compliance to policies and procedures.
• Designs training materials for computer security education and awareness programs.
• Evaluates highly complex security systems according to industry best practices to safeguard internal information systems and databases.
• Defines and reviews security requirements and subsequently reviews complex systems to determine if they have been designed and established to comply with established standards.
• Leads investigations of security violations and breaches and recommends solutions; prepares reports on intrusions as necessary and provides analysis summary to management.
• Responds to more complex queries and request for computer security information and reports from both internal and external customers.
• Provides technical consultation on highly complex tasks; may assist and/or provide limited direction to lower level technical personnel.
• Provides product recommendations of security packages to customers; Reviews vendor products and makes recommendations as appropriate. Conducts cost analyses to determine feasibility of new products for clients.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred
• CISSP certification preferred
• Nine or more years of experience in computer science, management information systems, or data security experience
• Experience working with information security practices, networks, software, and hardware
• Experience working with computer programming
• Experience working with operating systems
• Experience working with computer desktop packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Experience working with security architecture

Other Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills for resolving security issues
• Good organization skills to balance work and lead projects
• Basic leadership skills to effectively mentor and lead junior level personnel
• Good interpersonal skills to interact with customers and team members
• Strong communication skills to interact with team members and support personnel
• Strong skills implementing and configuring networks and network components
• Ability to work with relational databases
• Ability to work in a team environment

Work Environment

• Office environment
• May require shift work
• May require weekend work