Job Descriptions for IT Security Specialist and Chief Security Officer (CSO)
When information security becomes evermore critical in business and personal life, new job roles emerged in information technology field. IT security related jobs are in high demand and paid very will. Even though jobs in IT are very dynamic (aka - not secure) nowadays, IT security jobs are very secure, which makes sense, - if they cannot even safe-guard their own jobs, who can trust the security work they are performing?
Two of important IT security jobs are IT Security Specialist and Chief Security Officer (CSO). Take a look of these job descriptions and see if you can jump on to the ride to get a better paid, highly secured career.
IT SECURITY SPECIALIST
IT Security Specialist is responsible for performing multiple security risk and vulnerability assessments, as well as operational projects and functions including monitoring of the network intrusion detection system.
Primary Responsibilities
- 1) Assess risk, evaluate security , identify vulnerabilities and corrective actions, and review for compliance with security policies and practices.
- 2) Assist in monitoring and maintaining network and/or host intrusion detection systems, and participate as needed in security event response processes.
- 3) Review and approve firewall, VPN and other security changes.
- 4) Participate in the selection and implementation of technologies and security solutions.
- 5) Coordinate/oversee third party security reviews, penetration testing, and consulting projects as necessary.
Required General Skills
- 1) Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical/non-technical communication, documentation and presentations.
- 2) Ability to assess risk and provide innovative solutions balancing security and business requirements.
- 3) Strong planning, organization and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects without direct supervision.
- 4) Ability to work independently, to follow a work plan, meet project milestones, and interact with various levels of management.
- 5) Energetic team player with strong initiative, team orientation, and excellent problem solving skills.
General Qualifications
Degree Preference: Bachelor’s or greater degree preferred, emphasis in Information Systems/Computer Science.
Certification Requirement: Network or security -related certifications a plus (ex., CISSP, etc.).
CHIEF SECURITY OFFICE (CSO)
Chief Security Officer (CSO) is the top security executive in the company. He or she will report directly to a senior functional executive (CEO, COO, CFO, chief administration officer, head of legal counsel). The CSO will oversee and coordinate security efforts across the company, including information technology, human resources, communications, legal, facilities management and other groups, and will identify security initiatives and standards. The candidate’s direct reports will include the chief information security officer and the director of corporate security and safety.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee a network of security directors and vendors who safeguard the company’s assets, intellectual property and computer systems, as well as the physical safety of employees and visitors.
- Identify protection goals, objectives and metrics consistent with corporate strategic plan.
- Manage the development and implementation of global security policy, standards, guidelines and procedures to ensure ongoing maintenance of security. Physical protection responsibilities will include asset protection, workplace violence prevention, access control systems, video surveillance, and more. Information protection responsibilities will include network security architecture, network access and monitoring policies, employee education and awareness, and more.
- Maintain relationships with local, state and federal law enforcement and other related government agencies.
- Oversee incident response planning as well as the investigation of security breaches, and assist with disciplinary and legal matters associated with such breaches as necessary.
- Work with outside consultants as appropriate for independent security audits.
Qualifications:
- Must be an intelligent, articulate and persuasive leader who can serve as an effective member of the senior management team and who is able to communicate security-related concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff.
- Should have experience with business continuity planning, auditing, and risk management, as well as contract and vendor negotiation.
- Must have strong working knowledge of pertinent law and the law enforcement community.
- Must have a solid understanding of information technology and information security.
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