Information Security Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Evaluate information security risks in accordance with internal policies and external best practices.

• Conduct security system tests and implement security standards, policies, and procedures.

• Deploy cybersecurity technology under the supervision of the global information security leader.

• Offer daily business support related to information security.

• Oversee third-party providers as necessary to ensure compliance with standards.

• Deliver information security training to relevant teams.

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives.

• Ensure compliance with Scrum values, principles, and methodologies.

• Collaborate with Product Owners to keep a well-maintained, prioritized, and refined product backlog.

• Monitor and report on team velocity, sprint burndown, and other Agile metrics.

• Encourage self-organization and cross-functionality within the team.

• Coach team members in Scrum and Agile methodologies.

• Mentor team members on best practices in Jira, including workflow setup, board management, backlog grooming, and reporting.

• Advocate for Agile practices throughout the team.

• Assist in defining project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.

• Help develop project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies.

• Identify, evaluate, and escalate project risks and issues; contribute to maintaining the risk register.

• Provide status updates and progress reports to stakeholders and leadership.

• Engage in change management and stakeholder communication initiatives.

• Develop towards full project ownership.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).

• Over 5 years of experience in CyberSecurity, with a focus on Identity & Access Management.

• More than 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or in a comparable Agile leadership position.

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with Atlassian Jira, including board configuration, workflows, dashboards, and reporting.

• Proven ability to work with stakeholders and lead meetings effectively.

• Demonstrated experience in coaching and mentoring teams in Agile principles and practices.

• Familiarity with or genuine interest in project management practices; formal project management experience is a plus.

• Experience with distributed or remote Agile teams is advantageous.

• Proficient to expert skills in Jira, including board configuration, workflows, dashboards, JQL basics, sprint reporting, and automation rules.

• Understanding of project planning concepts, including timelines, milestones, and dependencies.

• A general understanding of the software development lifecycle and DevOps practices.

• Six Sigma certification and Certified ScrumMaster certification are required.

• PMP certification is highly valued for the PM growth path.

• Atlassian Certified Jira Administrator certification is preferred.

• Ability to communicate effectively with technical specialists, leaders, and peers.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Team-oriented mindset towards achieving common objectives.

🏝️ Benefits

• Support for relocation within the country is available.

• Minimal assistance for candidates voluntarily relocating internationally under the Volunteer International Transfer Policy.

• Full-time regular employment.