Information Security Risk Compliance Manager

Title: Information Security Risk Compliance Manager

Location :: NY and NJ Need only locals

Description:

Scope of Work Objectives

: The Information Security Risk Compliance Manager oversees the organization's efforts in

Risk assessment, Risk mitigation,

Compliance management,

Security governance, incident response, vendor risk management,

Security awareness and training,

Security audits and assessments, reporting and communication, continual improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Their role is to ensure that the organization's systems, networks, and processes are secure, compliant with regulations and standards, and aligned with organizational goals and objectives.

Responsibilities:

Conduct risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities to the organization.

Develop and implement risk management strategies and policies to mitigate identified risks.

Monitor and evaluate risk exposure across various departments and business units.

Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Communicate risk management strategies and findings to senior management and relevant stakeholders.

Lead the development and maintenance of the organization's risk register and risk management framework.

Provide guidance and support to departments and teams in implementing risk mitigation measures.

Conduct training and awareness programs on risk management principles and practices.

Continuously monitor and review the effectiveness of risk management strategies and adjust as necessary.

Stay updated on emerging risks and industry trends to proactively address potential threats to the organization.

Maintain and enhance the company-wide security awareness program.

Take ownership of establishing and enforcing security standards both within the team and across the organization. Work proactively and collaboratively to achieve change management and buy-in.

Deliverables:

Compliance Management: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, NIST, etc., by establishing and maintaining appropriate controls and processes.

Risk Mitigation: Develop and oversee risk mitigation strategies and controls to address identified security risks, including implementing technical controls, security best practices, and security awareness training programs.

Incident Response: Develop and implement incident response plans and procedures to effectively respond to and manage security incidents, including data breaches, cyberattacks, and security breaches.

Vendor Risk Management: Assess and manage risks associated with third-party vendors and service providers, including evaluating their security posture, conducting due diligence assessments, and ensuring contractual compliance.

Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with IT teams, legal, HR, compliance, and other departments to ensure a holistic approach to information security risk management and compliance.

Continual Improvement: Monitor industry trends, emerging threats, and regulatory changes to ensure that the organization's information security risk and compliance programs remain up-to date and effective.

Preferred Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Knowledge of Networking (Firewall, Networking Protocols);

Working knowledge Frameworks

Working knowledge of Information Security Domains

Working knowledge of Security protocols

Working knowledge of Cloud computing