Information Security Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Manage the creation and execution of application security policies for client environments on a corporate scale.

• Ensure that application security policies align with business needs and protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, damage, or loss.

• Supervise the implementation of access controls that limit system, data, and program access to authorized and trained individuals.

• Oversee the proper destruction of highly sensitive confidential information in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Develop and enact comprehensive security protocols.

• Lead the security administrator team, ensuring adherence to client-specific security protocols.

• Guarantee compliance with program security standards, which include personnel, physical, and administrative security systems and procedures.

• Act as a subject matter expert on security measures and compliance with audits.

• Coordinate critical components of corporate security initiatives and confirm compliance with client, government, and internal security policies.

• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior staff members.

• Design, organize, and facilitate security training programs.

• Investigate or supervise inquiries into security breaches and losses, recommending corrective measures as necessary.

• Execute approved corrective actions and prepare summaries for review by senior management.

• Stay informed about technological advancements to continuously enhance and align security solutions with industry and corporate standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field is preferred.

• A minimum of nine years of experience in information systems security or computer operations.

• Proven experience with corporate-level security systems and implementation processes.

• Familiarity with corporate and government security regulations.

• Experience with company security software products.

• Knowledge of domain structures, user authentication, user profiles, and digital signatures.

• Must possess a security clearance at the Secret level and/or hold a CISSP certification.

• Strong skills in personal computer and business solutions software.

• Excellent communication abilities.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities for the design, creation, and testing of security systems.

• Leadership qualities to guide and mentor junior staff.

• Strong research capabilities.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and transition between tasks swiftly.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work environment.

• Opportunities for learning and career advancement.

• Development of technical credentials and certifications.

• Generous and flexible vacation policy.

• Educational assistance programs.

• Leadership and technical development academies.

• 401(k) employer matching.

• Comprehensive health benefits.

• Travel opportunities through work (0–10%).