Information Security Specialist

We are seeking an Information Security Specialist to develop and document information security policies and standards, and plan, coordinate, and implement security measures for information systems.

Requirements

• Develop and document information security policies and standards
• Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures for information systems
• Monitor use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files
• Perform compliance reviews, risk management functions, test executions and encryptions for application and infrastructure service levels
• Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors or access changes
• Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
• Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
• Identify and track issues, risks and action items.
• Document information security policies, standards, and procedures spanning and encompassing the range of topics such as organization security, asset ID and classification, personal security, communications and operations management, access control, system development and maintenance, business continuity management, and compliance.
• Confer with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes.
• Train users and promote security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency.