IT Security Manager

IT Security Manager

Primary Purpose of the Role: To manage and advance the IT security, risk and audit compliance program including planning, scheduling, coordinating, reviewing and reporting of the work of the department; to supervise, coach and train staff; to develop procedures and audit programs and policies; to represent Sedgwick IT to clients, carriers and external stakeholders, and to assist IT management on projects as needed.

Are You an Ideal Candidate? We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver great work, are customer-oriented and are naturally empathetic.

• Performs advanced, specialized and/or managerial IT compliance working the areas of regulatory compliance, data security and protection, risk assessment and risk mitigation; manages complex audits both internally and externally including third party vendor audits and client-initiated IT audits; performs critical project management duties in the planning, scheduling, coordinating, reviewing and reporting of the work of IT compliance teams; and provides expertise in IT compliance standards and performance criteria, data security requirements and information technology skills.
• Develops and maintains productive internal and external stakeholder relationships; communicates with company management clients, carriers, vendors and other stakeholders as needed during IT compliance activities.
• Directly interacts with clients, carriers and other external stakeholders in critical or sensitive communications regarding IT compliance and security.
• Responds to client, carrier and legal counsel inquiries regarding IT compliance and security matters.
• Responsible for teaching, training and coaching staff and for creating appropriate awareness programs within IT and the enterprise.
• Develops procedures, schedules, priorities and programs for achieving IT compliance objectives and goals. Recommends and executes new policies at department and enterprise level.
• Prepares audit and compliance reports, analysis and recommendations using advanced writing skills.
• Assess risk factors to identify high risk areas within IT. Develops risk remediation plans and manages related projects to completion.
• Identifies and communicates changes in professional and industry standards, laws, guidelines and audit requirements to department and enterprise personnel.
• Consults with and advises administrators, management and staff on various operational control issues related to computerized information systems as needed; attends and/or conducts internal and external meetings; and leads recruitment and hiring of IT audit, compliance and security colleagues.
• Attends, presents and/or participates in continuing professional education classes and training courses.
• Follows up on audit findings to ensure that management has taken corrective action(s).
• Assists and trains other audit staff in the use of computerized audit techniques and in developing methods for review and analysis of computerized information systems.
• Maintains a broad knowledge of state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.
• Conducts or supervises IT operational, compliance, financial and investigative audits as required.
• Manages IT compliance budget. Recommends and manages commitment of IT budget funds where appropriate for Compliance and Risk management purposes.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).
• Travels as required.
• Administers company personnel policies in all areas and follows company staffing standards and training recommendations.
• Interviews, hires and establishes colleague performance development plans; conducts colleague performance discussions.
• Provides support, guidance, leadership and motivation to promote maximum performance.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. MBA or relevant Masters degree with a major in accounting or information technology field strongly preferred. At least two of the following credentials required (additional credentials are preferred):
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