Description
Job Description:
Develops and manages security for more than one IT functional area (e.g., data, systems, network and/or Web) across the enterprise. Assists in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures (e.g., user log-on and authentication rules, security breach escalation procedures, security auditing procedures and use of firewalls and encryption routines).
-Prepares status reports on security matters to develop security risk analysis scenarios and response procedures.
-Responsible for the tracking and monitoring of software viruses.
-Enforces security policies and procedures by administering and monitoring security profiles, reviews security violation reports and investigates possible security exceptions, updates, and maintains and documents security controls.
-Involved in the evaluation of products and/or procedures to enhance productivity and effectiveness.
-Provides direct support to the business and IT staff for security related issues.
-Educates IT and the business about security policies and consults on security issues regarding user built/managed systems.
-Represents the security needs of the organization by providing expertise and assistance in all IT projects with regard to security issues.
Requirements:
-Must have extensive knowledge in networking, databases, systems and/or Web operations.
-More junior level position primarily focuses on security administration; a more senior level position is involved in developing enterprise security strategies, management of security projects and the most complicated security issues.
-May require a bachelor's degree in a related area
-5-7 years of experience in the field or in a related area.