Information Security Lead

General Summary: The Information Security Lead is responsible for leading the development, support, and administration of information security applications and processes including implementations, configuration changes, updates, upgrades, development of reporting, and documentation by proactively planning for and recognizing new and emerging threats to Clients information security. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: Provide team leadership for information security functions Implement security tools and best practices to secure Clients information security Administer information security applications applying configuration changes and updates as needed to protect Clients Information security Research known and emerging email threats and update and configure email applications as needed to prevent threats and reduce risk Research known and emerging PC and Server threats and update and configure end-point protection as needed to prevent threats and reduce risk Research known and emerging network vulnerabilities and threats and recommend changes to firewalls, switches, wireless access points, Directory as needed to prevent threats and reduce risk Oversee security incident and event detection and behavioral analysis mechanisms ensuring Clients is protected from active threats and risks to information security Develop reports and alerts and analyze data for consistency and completeness and pinpoint exceptions and/or anomalies and recommend plans of action Recommend information security policies and process changes and updates and review with management Administrator security awareness training program, executing campaigns, and reviewing reports, exceptions, and remediations with management Assist in identification of opportunities for improvement in processes and efficiency Assist in identification of opportunities for improvement of Clients information security processes Assist in identification of opportunities to improve associate training and security awareness Effectively communicate results and/or process to associates constructively and supportively Other duties as assigned by management Level of education required: College degree (4-year) -OR- Equivalent Experience: Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science or related major, or equivalent experience required. Equivalent years of experience are defined as one year of professional experience for each year of college requested. 2-5 years experience in information security, systems support or systems engineering Previous experience in Information Security, Active Directory, Cloud Directories, industry leading security applications is required; compliance or technology auditing experience is preferred. Information Security certification from CompTIA, ISC 2, ISACA, etc. Level of experience required: 3 years to 5 years relevant experience. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Results-driven, self-motivated person with the drive to maximize personal contribution to the organization Good project management skills with an ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines Deals successfully with ambiguity, managing multiple priorities, and is able to lead the organization through complex changes Analytical mindset with demonstrated ability to critically evaluate end-to-end business processes Flexibility and ability to adapt to a fast-paced culture, changes in the environment, and changes in work priorities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and web-based project management applications