Information Security Officer Pay: $85,000 – $100,000 per year Location: Near Niskayuna, NY Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried
The Opportunity
Our client, an established organization with a close-knit community of users, is hiring a security leader to guide how it protects its people, data, and technology. Reporting to the head of IT, you will set the direction for the security program, turn policy into everyday practice, and help colleagues across the organization see security as something they share ownership of. This is a visible, hands-on role for someone who enjoys being both a strategist and a trusted advisor.
What You'll Do Lead the Security Program
Build, run, and refine the organization's security program, including policies, standards, risk management, and incident response
Create and maintain a forward-looking security roadmap for systems, networks, and data
Contribute to IT leadership planning and set security goals alongside the wider technology team
Find and Reduce Risk
Run and review vulnerability assessments and coordinate periodic organization-wide security evaluations
Manage security tool settings and configurations
Review and audit firewall rules managed by an outside network partner, and work with that partner to examine logs and events for unusual activity
Help evaluate the security posture of new vendors and products
Respond and Educate
Direct the response to security incidents, suspected policy violations, and outside complaints or inquiries, from first report through resolution
Deliver security awareness training and communicate practices clearly to staff at every level
Work with IT colleagues to track and complete security initiatives
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent mix of education, training, certifications, and experience
At least 5 years in information security or a closely related field
Skill at explaining complex security topics to audiences ranging from everyday users to senior executives
Familiarity with data protection and breach regulations and frameworks such as PCI, HIPAA, and the NIST 800 series
Practical experience with networking, VPN, next-generation firewalls, network access control, SIEM, authentication, and encryption
CISSP, GIAC, or a comparable certification is preferred
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with careful attention to documentation
A positive, collaborative style, good prioritization, and comfort working both independently and as part of a team in a fast-moving environment
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Schenectady, NY
Salary
$85,000–$100,000 Per Year
Skills
Auditingunmatched
Authenticationunmatched
CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professionalunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Securityunmatched
Cryptographyunmatched
Direct Response Advertisingunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Firewallsunmatched
GIAC - Global Information Assurance Certificationunmatched
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched
Incident Responseunmatched
Information/Data Security (InfoSec)unmatched
Network Access Control (NAC)unmatched
PCIunmatched
Recruiting/Staffing Agencyunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Risk Managementunmatched
Security Analysisunmatched
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)unmatched
Security Monitoringunmatched
Set Goalsunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)unmatched
VPN (Virtual Private Network)unmatched
Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched
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