IT Security Officer

<h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Monitor organization’s networks for security breaches and investigate when one occurs</li></ul><ul><li>Use and maintain software, such as firewalls and data encryption programs, to protect sensitive information</li></ul><ul><li>Check for vulnerabilities in computer and network systems</li></ul><ul><li>Research the latest information technology (IT) security trends</li></ul><ul><li>Prepare reports that document general metrics, attempted attacks, and security breaches</li></ul><ul><li>Develop security standards and best practices for their organization</li></ul><ul><li>Recommend security enhancements to management or senior IT staff</li></ul><ul><li>Help computer users when they need to install or learn about new security products and procedures</li></ul><ul><li>Help in SOC 2 Certifications</li></ul><h2>Requirements</h2><h2>Requirements and skills</h2><ul><li>Experience in risk, compliance and information security policy development.</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent organizational and communication skills (both oral and written).</li></ul><ul><li>Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.</li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of  IT processes and controls and strong understanding of risk and control frameworks such as (CoBIT, ISO, NIST, ITIL, PCI).</li></ul><ul><li>General knowledge of information security regulatory requirements and standards such as ISO 27001/2</li></ul>