Security Risk Manager

Encore Talent Solutions has partnered with a local client in search of an IT Security, Risk and Compliance Manager on a contract-to-hire basis. This role does not have any direct reports, just manages the clients internal environment. Essential Functions: Develop and recommend security policies, standards, procedures and controls for maintaining data security Conduct reviews to measure compliance with NIST, PCI, and ISO standards, regulations and frameworks Monitor compliance with state, federal and international laws regarding data privacy and security breaches Develop a security strategy, security awareness program, security architecture, and security incident response Develop and maintain up-to-date security policies, standards and guidelines Oversees training and dissemination of security policies and practices Coordinate information security efforts of all internal IT groups, to ensure that organization-wide information security efforts are consistent across the company, and that duplication of effort is minimized Manage audit gaps, identifies those within IT, and responsible for remediating or closing audit findings, negotiate dates for closure, and track/report progress Assist management in conceptualizing all compliance related risks that the client faces, and how best to deal with these risks using an integrated risk management approach Provides strategic risk guidance for IT projects, including evaluation and recommendation of technical controls Perform other duties as assigned Up to 10% travel required Essential Skills and Experience: · Broad knowledge of information technology governance practices including risk, audit, policy and standards development, metrics development, and education and training · Strong knowledge of, and experience working in, industry-wide information security frameworks, including ISO 27001 and NIST · Strong organizational skills · Strong project management and people management skills · Self-Starter requiring minimal supervision or direction · Ability to motivate and lead technical teams · Excellent written and verbal communication skills · Exposure to MS Word, MS Project, SharePoint and associated processes and tools · Required: Bachelor's Degree or 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area