Sr. Security Consultant
Onsite Chicago, IL (Expected to be 100% initially and may scale back to hybrid once acquainted with the environment and project.)
12+ Month Contract
Onsite F2F Interview is expected must be comfortable and agreeable with the F2F Interview.
3 page limit on CVs
Focus on Assessment & Evaluation
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Assists senior staff in the evaluation, development, implementation and operational aspects of security standards, procedures and guidelines for multiple platforms and diverse systems environments (e.g., firm-wide, distributed, client server systems, and e-applications).
- Assists in the review, development, testing and implementation of security plans, products and control techniques (e.g., password administration, intrusion detection software, data encryption, data backup and recovery).
- Helps to coordinate the reporting of data security incidents and may participate in investigations.
- Provides technical support to clients, management and staff in risk assessments and implementation of appropriate data security procedures and products
- Performs access control and account administration of critical information resources including data access rules tables.
- May act as a liaison to the product groups and assist them in the implementation of security technologies and application security.
- Identifies and escalates changes that will affect information security policy, standards and procedures.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Strong understanding of security policy construction and publication.Knowledge of regulations (i.e., SOX, privacy, etc.) and internal controls as they apply to IT.Strong analytical and problem solving skills.Strong communications and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with peers, IT management and staff, and internal / external business partners / clients.Ability to manage various technical projects to completion.Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and other business related software systems. Other technologies will apply dependent on business area supported.Preferred Insurance industry experience.Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.At least 10 years of technical experience in the security aspects of multiple platforms, operating systems, software, communications and network protocols or an equivalent combination.