Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

What are we looking for in our Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)?

The Information Technology team at Russell Tobin & Associates is supporting a top technology organization that has an opening for a Information Systems Security Manager

Location: 2072 Allen Street Ext, Falconer, NY, Falconer, NY 14733
Type: FTE 
Salary Range: $80,000 to $94,000 / Annum - depending upon experience

Job Overview

The Information Systems Security Manager will be a key member of our IT team and will play a critical role in achieving the organization’s IT security goals and reducing overall organizational risk. The ISSM will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and may have a small team of IT professionals to manage.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead Cybersecurity Strategy Development
   • Acquire and manage the necessary resources, including leadership support, financial resources, and key security personnel, to support information technology (IT) security goals and objectives and reduce overall organizational risk.
   • Advise senior management (e.g., CEO, CFO) on risk levels and security posture.
   • Advise senior management of changes in requirements, technologies, or other areas affecting the organization's cybersecurity posture.
   • Recommend policy and coordinate review and approval.

1. Ensure Cybersecurity Compliance
   • Assure successful implementation and functionality of security requirements and appropriate information technology (IT) policies and procedures that are consistent with the organization's mission and goals.
   • Support necessary compliance activities (e.g., ensure that system security configuration guidelines are followed, compliance monitoring occurs).
   • Continuously validate the organization against policies/guidelines/procedures/regulations/laws to ensure compliance.
   • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the enterprise’s cybersecurity safeguards to ensure they provide the intended level of protection

1. Lead Organizations Cybersecurity Efforts
   • Lead and align information technology (IT) security priorities with the security strategy.
   • Lead and oversee information security budget, staffing, and contracting.
   • Communicate the value of information technology (IT) security throughout all levels of the organization stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• A BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of CMMC requirements and network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles.
• Proven experience in cybersecurity planning, auditing, and management.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Experience in defense industry manufacturing or industrial sectors is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
• Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Benefits offered:

• Paid time off.
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Career Development

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Rate/Salary: $80,000 to $94,000 / Annum - depending upon experience