IT Security Manager Job Description
IT Security Manager Job Profile and Description
An Internet Security Manager supervises the work of the individuals responsible for computer and IT security inside a company. Performs the critical role of Disaster Recovery Manager due to internet hacking and information-poaching by competitors as well as fraudsters & criminals.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Functions as the overall security manager in the institution.
- Develops and supervises all security measures in the company, to include IT, legal, human resources, corporate communications and related divisions.
- Determines appropriate levels of security controls and systems monitoring.
- Serves as an independent security advisor to the Board & Management.
- Provides direct oversight and training to all employees, alliances and affiliate marketing partners to create security awareness.
- Conducts periodic vulnerability and security risk assessment of the assets of the company.
- Identifies foreseeable information security risks in order to comply with privacy and information security policies and procedures.
- Monitors compliance of information security procedures and policies and reports infringements to the top Management.
- Manages Business Continuity Planning.
- Prepares the disaster recovery plan and updates it periodically.
- Chairs the Information Security Committee.
- Audits and reviews Information Security issues in the company
- Cooperates with other Companies on Information Security Issues.
- Handles Information Security Incidents.
- Meets customer expectations for Information Security of the company.
Skills and Specifications
- Ability to work independently and to take emergent decisions on his/her own.
- Must have undergone appropriate training in Disaster Recovery & Management.
Education & Qualifications
- At least a bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field.
- A minimum of 5+ years of experience in computing or related area with a focus on technology, management, policy and security.
- Must have professional IT security certifications such as CISSP/GIAC/SSCP/ CISA and suitable CISCO certifications.
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