IT Security Officer

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