IT Regional Security & Compliance Manager

HIGHLIGHTS
Location: Remote (West Coast)
Position Type: Direct Hire
Hourly / Salary: BOE
Residency Status: US Citizen or Green Card Holder ONLY

Our client is looking for a IT Regional Security & Compliance Manager to join their team!

Job Summary:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key areas of focus and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.
Security & Compliance - Provide support and guidance to ECS HQ and ECS Operating Companies (OpCos) to ensure compliance with Corporate Security and IT policies and remediation of Security & related IT issues.

Provide guidance, oversight & support on Security & IT metrics to ECS HQ and to ECS Operating Companies, remotely and on-site at OpCos
Ensure Corporate SOP’s are followed by ECS and OpCos
Ensure required metrics are met on a timely basis
Work with OpCo Executives and IT as required on needed risk mitigation activities
Travel required up to 50% to US-based OpCos focusing on OpCos geographically located in the US West
Provide technical support and guidance to subsidiary IT personnel to complete initiatives and mitigate issues
Cultivate working relationships with IT administrators and management across a diverse organization to facilitate Security & IT policy compliance
Participate in scheduled Security and Compliance meetings with Corporate, Segment and OpCo Security & IT Teams
Participate and lead remote and in-person meetings with OpCos reviewing Security metric performance and needs
Work remediation tasks as needed with OpCo IT to demonstrate proper metric interpretation and remediation methods both remotely and onsite
Coordinate and conduct Security questionnaire response meetings

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience working with Security & Compliance in a complex IT environment
Three (3) years of experience working across Windows Server and desktop platforms in a complex IT environment
Experience should demonstrate the ability to work effectively and independently or in small teams
Remediation of Security & Compliance issues including CVEs, security alerts from monitored systems and compliance with SOPs
EDR monitoring, deployment and support
Experience with MFA, SSO, and other security identity tools such as Okta
Experience with CMMC including SSPs and basic assessments, NIST CSF, ISO 27001 and similar standards
Strong understanding of information security and privacy standards
Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID
Proficiency using Microsoft Office including Word and Excel

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Industry standard certifications (e.g., GIAC, CISSP, CISM) preferred but not required
Autopilot, InTune and similar configuration technology
Participation in Security projects and risk mitigation meetings
Experience working with different departments in a large enterprise to reduce risk
IT support and understanding of IT concepts, application security and mobile device security
Microsoft 365support and use
Working experience with Enterprise Security and Compliance tools

ADDITIONAL NOTED REQUIREMENTS

Candidates in the Western US and other locations meeting the requirements are preferred
Work hours are generally 40 hours per week but may flex based on the needs of the business
Participation in weekly or as required after-hours maintenance or meetings

CHARACTERISTICS AND SKILLS

The successful candidate for this role is an individual who demonstrates a high level of service, commitment and execution. The following are required characteristics, knowledge, skills and abilities:

Possess exceptional customer service skills, be patient, well organized, and a good communicator
Possess strong analytical and logical reasoning skills
Ability to clearly communicate Security & Compliance expectations and priorities
Experience successfully communicating Security & Compliance and IT principles and objectives with personnel at all levels
Self-motivated with a high attention to detail
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to read and interpret communication styles of diverse team members who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines
Ability to work independently is a must

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of employees, executive leadership, and customers within/outside of the organization

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands are those associated with working in a typical office environment
Able to travel regionally and nationally by plane, car, or train

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Travel required approximately up to 50% of time with focus geographically on the US West

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