Security Manager

General Characteristics

Manages the development and delivery of IT security standards, best practices, architecture and systems to ensure information system security across the enterprise. Implements processes and methods for auditing and addressing non-compliance to information security standards; facilitates migration of non-compliant environments to compliant environments. Conducts studies within and outside the organization to ensure compliance with standards and currency with industry security norms.

Manages and participates in the planning and implementation of security administration for all IT projects. Responsible for evaluation and selection of security applications and systems. Makes recommendations and assists in the implementation of changes to work methods and procedures to make them more effective or to strengthen security measures. In organizations where customers or vendors access databases/applications, security takes on a higher level of criticality for the protection of corporate intellectual capital.

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.

A minimum of 7 years of IT work experience with a broad range of exposure to all aspects of business planning, systems analysis and applications development. Experience with managing team(s) and project(s) for information security management.

Middle level management. Works under general direction of senior level management. Typically manages and mentors supervisors, project leads and/or technical staff. Works on multiple, complex projects as a project leader and subject matter expert. Frequently reports to a Corporate Security Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, Chief Technology Officer or IT Chief Operating Officer.