Information Security Risk Management Specialist

Job Title: Information Security Risk Management Specialist

Location: Remote

Position Type: Full-Time/ Part Time 

About Us:

As a key player in the shipping industry, our client is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of cybersecurity and safeguarding the integrity of their IT operations. They are seeking a highly experienced Information Security Risk Management Specialist to join their team, further enhancing their security posture, and staying ahead of evolving cybersecurity threats and trends. If you have a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles, a deep understanding of risk management frameworks, and a commitment to simplifying and improving risk management practices, we invite you to apply for this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

As an Information Security Risk Management Specialist, you will:

1. Risk Assessment and Categorization: Utilize a variety of security-focused risk management frameworks and best practices to recommend pragmatic and efficient risk scoring and categorization approaches. Ensure comprehensive risk assessments are conducted.
2. Industry Knowledge: While experience in our client's industry is preferable, candidates with relevant experience from other sectors are encouraged to apply. You should bring valuable insights and expertise from similar mid-sized, multi-country organizations.
3. Process and Policy Enhancement: Collaborate with stakeholders to define and recommend new processes and policies that streamline and optimize security risk management practices. Emphasize simplicity, efficiency, and intuitiveness in all processes.
4. Risk Monitoring and Reporting: Design intuitive risk management information (MI) and risk dashboards that facilitate informed decision-making. These tools should provide actionable insights into our client's security posture.
5. Documentation and Communication: Maintain meticulous documentation of security risk assessments, findings, and recommendations. Present complex information in clear, actionable reports that aid remediation efforts.
6. Innovation: Champion the creation of simple, efficient, and intuitive risk management tools in alignment with our client's commitment to excellence in cybersecurity.

Requirements

Qualifications:

To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• Strong foundation in cybersecurity principles, technologies, and tools.
• Familiarity with industry-standard security frameworks, such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Critical Security Controls.
• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats and trends.
• While experience in our client's industry is advantageous, relevant experience from other sectors is also considered.
• Proven ability to apply security-focused risk management frameworks and best practices to develop effective risk scoring and categorization approaches.
• Previous experience in roles within mid-sized, multi-country organizations.
• Track record of defining and recommending new processes and policies for efficient security risk management.
• Proficiency in designing intuitive risk management information (MI) and risk dashboards.
• Strong documentation and communication skills, with an ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Dedication to innovation and a commitment to simplifying and enhancing risk management tools and processes.