The Manager of IT Security/ISO role is to provide vision and leadership for developing and supporting information security initiatives.

This is the top information security position with the responsibility for helping to set organization policy, strategy, standards, and procedures for information and system security, protection, disaster recovery, and business continuance. It is responsible for the development and implementation of security audits and procedures to ensure system and information integrity, availability, reliability and confidentiality and legal/regulatory compliance.

The position ensures the organization's information technology complies with all applicable federal, state, and local information privacy and related laws and regulations. It sets, monitors and enforces security elements within application, infrastructure, and data architectures and development methodologies.

Education/Training:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Work experience of 6-12 years may be substituted in lieu of education
• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing and/or directing an IT and/or security operation.
• Experience with, ProofPoint, Palo Alto, M356, Siem/SOC oversight, Network Protocol Analysis, and other security products and troubleshooting tools is desired.

Licenses/Certification:

• CISSP Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of the IT management team in governance processes of the organization’s security strategies.
• Lead strategic information security planning to achieve business goals by prioritizing defense initiatives and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future information security technologies.
• Develop and communicate information security strategies and plans to executive team, staff, partners, customers, and stakeholders.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and oversee enforcement of policies, procedures, and associated plans for system security administration and user system access based on industry-standard best practices.
• Work closely with IT department on corporate technology development to fully secure information, computer, network, and processing systems.
• Oversee the administration of all computer security systems and their corresponding or associated software, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, cryptography systems, and anti-virus software.
• Develop, track, and oversee the information security services annual operating and capital budgets for purchasing, staffing, and operations.
• Recommend and implement changes to information security policies and practices in accordance with changes in local or federal law.
• Creatively and independently provide resolution to information security problems in a cost-effective manner.
• Define and communicate corporate plans, procedures, policies, and standards for the organization for acquiring, implementing, and operating new information security systems, equipment, software, and other technologies.
• Assess and communicate any and all security risks associated with any and all purchases or practices performed by the company.
• Collaborate with CIO, CTO, privacy officer, and human resources to establish and maintain a system for ensuring that security and privacy policies are met.
• Assist with the design and implementation of disaster recovery and business continuity plans, procedures, audits, and enhancements.
• Where applicable, supervise recruitment, development, retention, and organization of information security staff in accordance with corporate budgetary objectives and personnel policies.
• Promote and oversee strategic information security relationships between internal resources and external entities, including government, vendors, and partner organizations.
• Remain informed on trends and issues in the information security industry, including current and emerging technologies and prices.  Advise, counsel, and educate executive and management teams on their relative importance and financial impact.
• Ongoing development of Sturdy Health’s Identity Access Management program.

Position Requirements

• Proven experience in planning, organizing, and developing IT security and system technologies.
• Experience in planning and executing information security policies and standards development.
• Excellent knowledge of technology environments, including information security, building security, and defense solutions.
• Substantial exposure to data processing, hardware platforms, enterprise software applications, and outsourced systems
• Good understanding of computer systems characteristics, features, and integration capabilities.
• Experience with systems design and development from busine