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Information Security Advisor AmbironTrustWave
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Trustwave is a leading provider of compliance, Web, application, network and data security solutions delivered through the cloud, managed security services, software and appliances. For organizations faced with today's challenging data security and compliance environment, Trustwave provides a unique approach with comprehensive solutions that include its TrustKeeper portal and other proprietary security solutions. Trustwave has helped hundreds of thousands of organizations--ranging from Fortune 500 businesses and large financial institutions to small and medium-sized retailers--manage compliance and secure their network infrastructures, data communications and critical information assets. Trustwave is headquartered in Chicago with offices worldwide.The Information Security Advisor function provides a single point of contact for all security-related activities for designated customer accounts, and takes a key leadership role by providing extensive hands-on guidance in the development and implementation of security policies as related to designated accounts. The role extends further by providing hands-on consultative security expertise to the customer in making and recommending key decisions in the area of security, which may include security architectural work, operational support, and other duties in support of the customer. As it pertains to consultancy, management and focus varies greatly from account to account as there are variable customer and contractual requirements. The Information Security Advisor function possesses a combination of skills including: industry recognized certification (CISSP), general security expertise and project management skills.
Duties:
Provide a single point of contact to the account management and delivery teams for all operational security related activities for the customer account. Maintain and oversee relationships for all delivery organizations providing security support.
Manages the implementation of the Security Agreement. Proactively drives the operational compliance on the account. Provide in-house consultancy on information risk management matters and advise on the implementation of security controls on the Account.
Oversee the implementation and management of operational security activities, processes and policies as required (e.g. Security Incident Management Process).
Track and assist in the management of the resolution of reported operational security issues. Recommend actions, reviewing plans and monitoring progress of remedial actions. Manage to resolution security risks identified as a result of reviews and audits, changes in Trustwave or customer environment, changes in operating practices or processes, changes in technology etc.
On a regular basis (recommended at least monthly), meet with the account team to review security status, review any risks, issues, incidents, outstanding activities, current and planned changes.
Provide informal security assessments for Trustwave delivered processes or architectures to ensure that contractual requirements for information risk management and security controls are satisfied. Regularly review the delivery environment of the account to identify security risks to Trustwave or the customer.
Participate in change control (review and/or approval) activities for changes that may impact the customer's security posture
Serve as a dedicated focal point for managing security or anti-virus incidents that occur in the customer's environment.
Provide security-related education to ensure security awareness and knowledge of customer applicable security policies and processes. Answers questions and concerns regarding customer applicable security policies and processes.
Ensure that opportunities to improve security are identified. Research new security technologies and practices and recommend additional security services as required.
Offer executive-level presentations for the account or client management and proactively keep Trustwave senior leadership abreast of all account concerns.
Skills and Knowledge Requirements:
Must have advanced skills/knowledge in several of the following areas:
Information Security Operations
Demonstrated Project Management Engagements
Software Development Lifecycle
Network security architecture and design
Routers and access control devices
Unix / Linux operating systems
TCP/IP networking
ArcSight Security Management Solutions
Cisco network security products
Check Point Firewall security products
Internet Security Systems (ISS) security products
Juniper / NetScreen security products
3COM / Tipping Point security products
McAfee network security products
Desired experience:
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent analytical thinking and problem solving skills
Strong communication skills
Self-managed/directed and team oriented
Strong project management skills
Deadline and detail oriented
Highly self-motivated
2nd language is also desired: Spanish or French preferred
Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Information Security/Assurance, Engineering or similar area of study
At least 5 year experience in Information Security or Networking
Certification(s) in Security Sector (CISSP, GIAC, Security+, Cisco etc.)
| Location: | 120 North LaSalle Street Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60602 United States |
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AmbironTrustWave
Investors: The Argentum GroupAll Jobs: at AmbironTrustWave
| Web Site: | www.trustwave.com |
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| Headquarters: | 120 North LaSalle Street Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60602 United States |
| Industry: | IT Services |
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