IT Security Manager

PRINCIPLE CHOICE SOLUTIONS  IT Security Manager

• This position is only open to applicants currently residing in one of the following states :
• Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas or Virginia.
• POSITION PURPOSE The IT Security Manager is responsible for improving and managing the organization’s IT security strategy.
• This includes safeguarding an organization’s digital and physical assets from cyber threats, ensuring compliance with security policies and regulations, and leading the response to security incidents.
• This role involves continuous monitoring and improvement of security measures to protect sensitive data and maintain the trust of stakeholders.
• The IT Security Manager will ensure integrity, confidentiality, and availability of its information systems.
• ORGANIZATION This position reports to the Associate Director of IT.
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position does have supervisory responsibilities.
• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Manage applicable security frameworks (HIPAA, CMMC Level 2, NIST 800.53, NIST 800.171) Create and enforce security protocols, standards, and procedures to protect the organization’s IT infrastructure.
• Identify, develop strategies, and mitigate digital and physical security risks.
• Conduct regular security audits and assessments to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.
• Lead security incident response, including investigation, mitigation, and reporting to leadership.
• Oversee the IT Security team, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate across departments to align business and department needs with integrated security.
• Track emerging security threats and vulnerabilities; Inform leadership where risks warrant action.
• Provides leadership updates on current security stances and suggests policy updates when needed to refine internal processes.
• Provide On-Call support as necessary.
• All other duties as assigned.
• KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to communicate both orally and written.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving security threats and changing organizational needs yet also can communicate security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• In Depth knowledge of Microsoft 365 products, including Azure AD, Sentinel, and Defender.
• Experience with Security Operations Center (SOC) tools (e.g., SIEM, SOAR platforms).  Ability to lead and motivate a team of IT security professionals.
• CISM or CISSP Certification required within 1 year of acceptance of this position.
• Must be a U.S. citizen; work sponsorship is not available.
• MACHINES & EQUIPMENT The incumbent must be able to effectively operate the current computer system, cloud architecture, telephone system, and other office machines such as a copier.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.  Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the telephone.
• WORKING CONDITIONS The incumbent works in an office environment that is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions such as heat, cold, or extreme noise.  Routine periods of being on the phone utilizing a headset, sitting and data keying are required.  Periodic times working at the office site may be required.
• Security and privacy training will be provided as part of this role to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of PCS’ associate and customer data.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.   Powered by JazzHR