Security Specialist

From: Whittle, James (jwhittleat_private)
Date: Fri Jun 22 2001 - 07:47:41 PDT

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    My client is a pioneer in the electronic trading industry and is located in
    New York. I have highlighted the thumbnail sketch , but included a thorough
    description as well.
    The salary ranges from 80k - 130k
    
    Policy and Control Analyst, Information Risk Management (Security specialist
    #1404)
    
    Description:
    Reporting directly to the Global Head of Information Risk Management, the
    position will be responsible for providing strategy on control frameworks
    and policy throughout The client's Information Risk Management life-cycle.
    The
    position will required extensive experience in executing policy-based
    security programs and implementing information security control frameworks
    based on
    international standards, such as ISO17799 (BS7799), or NIST 800-12/14/18, in
    the Financial Services Industry, but preferably in the Capital Markets
    industry.
    
    The position also requires strong problem solving and communications skills,
    with the ability to work with a wide variety of people in different areas of
    competency.  This is a significant role, with considerable responsibility
    and exposure to senior levels within the firm and the candidate will be
    required
    to represent the department in a variety of roles.  Duties will include:
    
    1.  Working with the head of Information Risk Management, experts within
    Global Risk Management, and beyond, to research, develop and synthesize a
    definitive information risk management and mitigation strategy for The
    client;
    2.  Developing policies and policy frameworks that will form the foundation
    of The client's Information Risk Management Program;
    3.  Evaluating, amending and augmenting current information security
    policies, guidelines and procedures to meet The client's overall risk
    management
    requirements;
    4.  Working with our legal department to develop an understanding of the
    relevant state, federal and international laws (including EU laws) and
    co-develop an effective legal strategy for the Information Risk Management
    program;
    5.  Working with our Compliance department to analyze regulations for
    information security implications;
    6.  Researching current and emerging security management standards,
    frameworks and best practices, for inclusion into The client's existing
    framework;
    7.  Working with our business units and sales divisions to determine
    customer
    expectations for information security;
    8.  Facilitating information risk assessments of new and existing
    applications
    and systems;
    9.  Acting as an IRM representative for incident management;
    10.  Conducting assessments and evaluations of security management
    procedures and practices.
    
    Skills:
    The successful candidate will be experienced not only in information
    security, but also in general information systems control frameworks.  An
    understanding of ISO17799 or equivalent standards is a requirement for this
    position.  An
    understanding of Internet security issues is expected, as is familiarity
    with security issues in UNIX-based n-tier client-server environments.
    
    Experience in information security management and administration,
    information systems audit and control and risk assessment is desirable, as
    is
    familiarity with laws governing computer misuse, intellectual property and
    electronic
    espionage.  An understanding of EU Data Protection laws, safe harbor
    principles and OECD data protection frameworks is particularly sought after.
    
    Experience:
    Experience of information security management within n-tier client server,
    Internet and e-commerce environments is required, preferably within the
    Capital Markets industry sector.
    
    Education:
    The successful candidate will most likely have an Information Systems degree
    or equivalent education/experience.  A recognized certification, such as
    CISSP
    or CISA would be beneficial.
    
    Thank You ,
    
    James Whittle
    Digital Market Research Inc
    2 Penn Plaza
    Suite 1500
    New York, New York 10121
    (212) 292-4990 Phone
    (212) 292-4992 Fax
    (732) 618-0595 Cell
    jwhittleat_private
    



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