The Information Security Manager (ISM) acts as an interface between the strategic activities and the tactical work of the technology-focused members of the Tech Services organization. The ISM is able to translate the IT-risk requirements and constraints of the business into technical control requirements and specifications, as well as develop metrics for ongoing performance measurement and reporting. The ISM coordinates the IT organization's technical activities to implement and manage security infrastructure, and to provide regular status and service-level reports to management.
Primary Location...
The ideal Information Security Manager candidate resides in either Tucson, AZ, working out of Nova Home Loan's Corporate office, or will reside in Phoenix, AZ, working remotely.
Evolving as a Information Security Manager by having…
5 years of hand on experience in information technology field, with 2+ years in information security administration.
Familiarity with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including, but not limited to GLBA, and CCPA.
CISSP, CISM or CEH certifications preferred.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Exciting Opportunities to Grow by…
Perform risk, business impact and vulnerability assessments.
Identify and implement tools to improve information security.
Mentoring and training of junior level staff
Responsible for managing and implementing NOVA’s incident response program
Propose changes to existing policies and procedures to ensure operating efficiency and regulatory compliance.
Monitor and report on compliance with security policies, as well as the enforcement of policies within the IT department.
Work as a liaison with vendors and the legal and purchasing departments to establish mutually acceptable contracts and service-level agreements.
Work with various stakeholders to identify information asset owners to classify data and systems as part of a control framework implementation
Manage the process of gathering, analyzing and assessing the current and future threat landscape, as well as providing the VCISO with a realistic overview of risks and threats in the enterprise environment.
Provide support and guidance for legal and regulatory compliance efforts, including audit support.
Maintain a knowledgebase comprising a technical reference library, security advisories and alerts, information on security trends and practices, and laws and regulations.
Other duties as assigned
Show Us Your Growth With...
Strong leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with business managers, IT engineering and IT operations staff.
Experience working with legal, audit and compliance staff.
Experience developing and maintaining policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
Experience with common information security management frameworks. (CIS Top 20 preferred)
Ability to work effectively with business managers, production, and operations staff as well as IT engineers, technicians, and administrators.
Understanding of Agile process management principles.
An understanding of operating system internals and network protocols.
Familiarity with the principles of cryptography and cryptanalysis.
Excellent organization skills.
Excellent troubleshooting/critical thinking skills.
Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple ongoing projects with competing deadlines.
Ability and desire to learn new skills quickly
Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive customer and internal information
Experience in leading project teams
Experiencing in developing and managing projects
Benefits Offered...
NOVA benefits to full time employees include Employee Discount, Paid Time Off, Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance, 401(k) with an employer match, Health Savings Account with employer contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program
NOVA® Home Loans is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, age, disability, or any other protected classification under federal or state law. Reasonable accommodations may be made for persons with disabilities. Please contact Nova’s Human Resources Department if you have any questions or concerns regarding any employment related issue.