Information Security Project Specialist - Cloud & InfoSec PMO

INFORMATION SECURITY PROJECT SPECIALIST

The Information Security Project Specialist will be responsible for supporting the InfoSec project portfolio and the delivery of security projects for the IT department, primarily with a focus on Cloud Security. The role includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and enterprise stakeholders to deliver projects according to plan.

What You'll Do:

• Executes the end-to-end management of security projects: including resource management, communications, training requirements, change management and budget (if applicable).
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Reviews and recommends changes, reductions or additions to the overall project
• Acts as the liaison between InfoSec and end-users when applicable
• Maintains the efficiency of the project management process such as planning, scheduling, and budget and risk assessment. Identifies and mitigates potential risks
• Work with cross-functional teams and staff of all levels, including assisting in the development, training and assignment of work/projects to team members reporting to others;
• Works well within a structured environment in which team members can work together as an efficient team.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelors Degree required.
• 7 - 10 years of relevant work experience, including Information Security, project management, and team management.
• PMP-PMI certification desired, or completion within a year of assuming the position.
• Agile certification desired, or completion within a year of assuming the position.
• Security+ or equivalent certification desired, or completion within a year of assuming the position.
• Management of projects in AWS or other public cloud infrastructure desired.
• Project plan development experience, including charter, scope, project management approach, management plans, statement of work, cost estimates, schedule.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills; ability to interface and influence all levels within the organization, including facilitation, consulting, negotiation, and presentation.
• Excellent project management and coordination skills working with multiple stakeholders across several technology platforms and business areas
• Strong technical skills and experience. The ideal candidate has lead projects relating to Information Security deliveries or migrations (ie. Cloud Security enhancements, Firewall implementation, Anti-Virus migration, MDM implementation, OS/Network hardening, etc.)
• Project plan and budget management.
• Knowledge of project management best practices,
• Experience identifying and mediating risk.