GRC Security Risk Specialist

***We are unable to sponsor for this permanent full-time role***

***Position is bonus eligible***

Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking a GRC Security Risk Specialist. Candidate will work on the Governance, Risk Compliance team, leads and executes the programs within the GRC team, is a subject matter expert for Information Security (consulting to technical / non-technical management and the user community), and performs key risk management functions within the Security Governance department. Primary functions include life-cycle management of client responses, Policy & Standards life-cycle management, Security Vendor Risk program management, Security Awareness, Controls Assurance, and GRC platform and program management.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to security assessments, questionnaires and audits from clients and third-party business partners in a timely manner. Document and perform assessments as needed.
• Technical writing for policies, standards and communications. Lead in the creation and maintenance of security policies, standards, processes guidelines and support documentation.
• Lead, evaluate, and supports the processes necessary to assure that Information Technology (IT) systems meet the organization's cyber security and risk requirements.
• Ensures appropriate treatment of risk, compliance, and assurance from internal and external perspectives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for Information Security consulting to technical / non-technical management and staff.
• Manage and support the 3rd Party Security Vendor Risk Management program and lifec-ycle.
• Manage the exception request process and consult as needed.
• Lead the Security Awareness program. This includes road-map development, measurement, and evaluation of cyber training/education courses and methods based on instructional needs.
• Management and support of the GRC technology platforms.
• Conduct evaluations of an IT program or its individual components to determine compliance with published standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or five (5) years of work experience in IT Security is required.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or other relevant training and certifications are preferred.
• Strong knowledge on Security frameworks and technologies such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC, SIG is required
• Prior IT Security experience in the legal industry experience is preferred.
• Technical writing experience is required. Experience with instructional content, educational writing, and technical writing strongly preferred.
• Four (4) years of Information Security experience required. Those containing hands on technical experience are preferred.
• Three or more years of experience managing timelines and being self-directed preferred.
• Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tool management (Administrative and/or Engineering) is preferred.
• Client focus, including tact and diplomacy is required.
• Interview, gather, and understand content from subject-matter experts
• Maintain accurate records and manage client security and risk requests
• Ability to perform as primary Security Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Ability to facilitate and lead project and vendor risk assessments with relative independence and provide guidance on secure design and operation.
• Ability to independently complete and assist in completing client security questionnaires and security assessments concerning the Firm s security program and controls.
• Demonstrate the ability to create and maintain security policy, standard, guideline and procedure documents.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively technical topics at an appropriate level of detail to varied audiences - including IT Subject Matter Experts, senior management and non-technical users.
• Communicates succinctly and effectively
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills required
• Strong project and time management skills required
• Strong reading comprehension skills required
• Strong analytical ability with excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Strong PC skills with Microsoft (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
• Ability to work independently and as a group member is required
• SharePoint administration is preferred for team intranet site management
• Broad awareness of and exposure to diverse security tools and their capabilities, including commercial and open-source options.
• Strong knowledge of risk management principles and practices.
• Strong knowledge of security administration and role-based security controls.
• Strong knowledge and use of GRC platforms.
• Knowledge of host and network-based anti-malware technologies.
• Knowledge of authentication technologies and interactions between diverse authentication platforms, both on-site and remote.
• Knowledge of client and server firewalling technologies and capabilities.
• Knowledge of security event management (SIEM), event correlation and analysis technologies.
• Knowledge of data encryption technologies.
• Strong knowledge of Intrusion Detection and Intrusion Prevention technical capabilities.
• Knowledge of web filtering and email SPAM prevention techniques.
• Knowledge of vulnerability assessment and forensic investigations tools.
• Knowledge of mobile device security and Mobile Device Management solutions.
• Knowledge of Privileged Access Management technologies.

Preferred Skills:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or other relevant training and certifications are preferred.