DIRECTOR OF IT RISK MANAGEMENT

JOB TYPE:

Full-Time, On-Going Contract

LOCATION:

Chicago, IL

JOB SUMMARY FOR DIRECTOR OF IT RISK MANAGEMENT:

• Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines: Leads the Vulnerability Management program as a vulnerability management SME throughout a global technology organization with various legacy and modern systems within data centers and the cloud.
• Hybrid role in Chicago, IL.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR DIRECTOR OF IT RISK MANAGEMENT:

• Develops enterprise policy and technical standards with specific regard to vulnerability management and secure configuration.
• Holistically owns the entire vulnerability remediation process, which may include vulnerabilities discovered through various channels such as, but not limited to, vulnerability scans, pentesting, application scanning, responsible vulnerability disclosure program, and etc.
• Successfully partners with other Security and IT professionals to assess potential impact from vulnerabilities specific to the environment and recommend mitigating security controls.
• Identifies and recommends appropriate measures to manage and remediate vulnerabilities and reduce potential impacts on information resources to a level acceptable to the senior management of the company.
• Builds strong partnerships with technical teams to promote best practices for managing vulnerabilities in an agile manner and within cloud solutions.
• Fully understands business requirements and work with them to define appropriate solutions for security objectives while meeting the business need.
• Be a champion for vulnerability management and information security including broadening awareness and use of the team’s services, education of security best practices and integration with other business areas.
• Provides guidance, technical expertise, and support to team members regarding vulnerability assessment.
• Develops and improves KPIs and metrics for vulnerability management functions.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE FOR DIRECTOR OF IT RISK MANAGEMENT:

• Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• Typically a minimum of 10 years’ related work experience in Information Technology

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR DIRECTOR OF IT RISK MANAGEMENT:

• 6+ years in a vulnerability management program. Knowing not only how to assess vulnerabilities but also prioritize and drive remediation activities.
• Proven track record of leading vulnerability management teams with proven knowledge and competence in security concepts and strategies and the ability to successfully implement them.
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability management tools and strong technical understanding and experience assessing vulnerabilities and identifying weaknesses in multiple operating system platforms, database, and application servers.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, PTO, Holiday tailored to meet your needs. 401K/Match, $15,000 Life Insurance, Award-Winning Employee Care Program. Established and highly regarded reputation with Green Card and H1 processing.