IT Security Officer

Responsibilities
- Monitor organization’s networks for security breaches and investigate when one occurs

- Use and maintain software, such as firewalls and data encryption programs, to protect sensitive information

- Check for vulnerabilities in computer and network systems

- Research the latest information technology (IT) security trends

- Prepare reports that document general metrics, attempted attacks, and security breaches

- Develop security standards and best practices for their organization

- Recommend security enhancements to management or senior IT staff

- Help computer users when they need to install or learn about new security products and procedures

- Help in SOC 2 Certifications

Requirements
Requirements and skills
- Experience in risk, compliance and information security policy development.

- Excellent organizational and communication skills (both oral and written).

- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.

- Knowledge of  IT processes and controls and strong understanding of risk and control frameworks such as (CoBIT, ISO, NIST, ITIL, PCI).

- General knowledge of information security regulatory requirements and standards such as ISO 27001/2

Originally posted on Himalayas