Client Facing Security Officer

Job Title:          Client Facing Security Officer
Location:          Chicago, IL
Duration:          6-12 months temp to perm
 
Job Description:
·         Seeking an Information Security Officer
·         Minimum Bachelor's Degree (Specialization in Info Security is a big plus) of equivalent experience
·         6+ years of proven experience in Information Security domain
·         Must have experience reporting to CISO/senior security leadership.
·         Adept at understanding the overall security/threat landscape and proposing solutions to mitigate risks from this environment.
·         Must have excellent understanding of tools and processes used for strengthening information security posture (Infrastructure Security devices – IDS/IPS, FW, VPN etc, Vulnerability Scanning tools, host based security systems, ISO 27001 controls etc.)
·         This is a client facing role - Excellent oral, written and presentation skills in English.
·         Ability to work with the virtual teams
·         Must have good understanding of IT infrastructure architecture.
·         Must be an intelligent, articulate and persuasive individual who can serve as an effective advisor to the senior client security leadership.
·         Should be able to communicate security-related concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff and drive security across multiple teams
·         Security certifications desired – CISA, CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001 - LA, LI, CGEIT etc.