Insight Global
Information Security Consultant
Insight Global, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
An Insight Global client in the Houston area is looking for an Information Security Consultant to join the security team in a remote position. This person will primarily be responsible for advising, leading and addressing all operational security needs within the department. The ideal candidate will oversee the development and administration of a comprehensive campus information security program ensuring strategies and services align with university mission, goals, and objectives, including coordination with assigned stakeholders. On a day to day basis this person will meet with the leadership team to discuss and improve security measures, prevent data analysis breaches and improve security scores, and oversee, evaluate, and forecast the need for IT security services, using industry-standard service delivery metrics and other assessment and reporting tools.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .
To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/ .
Required Skills & Experience
7+ years of experience managing, advising and executing security strategies
Proficiency in Active Directory user management and Office 365, including converting on-premises AD to cloud-based solutions
Experience ensuring compliance with NIST and TCF modified security frameworks
Experience with CrowdStrike and SOC operations
Strong advisory skills without direct implementation responsibilities
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Previous experience in higher education is a plus
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .
To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/ .
Required Skills & Experience
7+ years of experience managing, advising and executing security strategies
Proficiency in Active Directory user management and Office 365, including converting on-premises AD to cloud-based solutions
Experience ensuring compliance with NIST and TCF modified security frameworks
Experience with CrowdStrike and SOC operations
Strong advisory skills without direct implementation responsibilities
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Previous experience in higher education is a plus
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.