Sr Manager, Information Security Operations and Oversight

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With us, you’ll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it — we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.

Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.

Job Description:

What You'll Do

Responsible for leading a teams that provides governance and oversight of the Information Security Program. Develop policies and standards and assess security control implemented to safeguards enterprise and customer assets. Serves as an information security risk subject matter expert and trusted adviser to lines of business.


How You'll Do It

• Manages a teams that develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity program. Oversees the evaluation, design, and implementation of security programs, controls, and infrastructure solutions. Provide effective challenge of Information Security initiatives, governance committees, and policies & standards. Identifies Information Security impacts and risk considerations. Reviews regulatory, audit, and self-assessment findings. Manages remediation of threat and risk issues. Recommend improvements involving data analytics, metrics, reporting, and statistical analyses.
• Oversees the delivery of security programs and advanced secure architecture, systems, and applications. Manages risk effectively by translating regulatory requirements and business needs to develop security controls. Recommend remediation strategies to mitigate risk and close gaps. Leads the development of defense systems to counter breaches and cyber attacks.
• Provides assurance, guidance, and direction in the formalization of the Information Security framework.

Qualifications You'll Need
The Basics

• Bachelors Information Technology, Information Security, Computer Science, Business Administration and Management, or related
• 8+ years Information Security, Cyber Security, technology, engineering, risk management or related
• 1+ years People Management
• In Lieu of education, 10+ years Information Security, Cyber Security, technology, engineering, risk management or related

Physical and Cognitive Requirements
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by federal, state, and local laws:

• No required movement about the work environment to complete the major responsibilities of the job.
• Primarily performed indoors in an office setting.
• Ability to operate office equipment such as but not limited to computer, telephone, printer, and calculator

Bonus Points If You Have

• Masters Information Security, Computer Science, Business Administration and Management or related
• 10+ years Information Security, Cyber Security, technology, engineering, risk management or related
• Other: CISSP, GSEC, Security+, CISM, CRISC, CASP or related Upon Hire

Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Apr-21-2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.

Compensation:

The base pay for this position generally ranges between $106,000.00 to $178,800.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.

Benefits:

We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid Time Off

• 401(k) Plan

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account

• Short and Long Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurances

• Recognition Program

• Education Assistance