[SJ-JOB] Manager, Information Security, New York

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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position:       Manager, Information Security
Location:       New York, New York, United States
Type:           Permanent F/T

Closing Date:   2008-10-11

This position is responsible for the management and maintenance of information security policies, standards, and awareness across the organization. The incumbent will craft communications for the profit and support centers on security topics, including policies and guidelines.
Major Opportunities and Decisions: 
Act as the central role for maintaining enterprise-wide corporate security policies; responsible for developing and managing corporate security policies and standards in conjunction with members of the Guardian Corporate Security Office, and in coordination with IT department*s related policies, standards and procedures. 
Define and manage corporate communication mechanisms for the corporate security office: manage the corporate security policy content management system and internal intranet communications website.
Establish and lead corporate-wide information security and privacy awareness and education programs, monitor advancement, facilitate progress, and report status to corporate leadership.
Development of effective corporate communications based on the objectives, strategies, plans, policies and programs of the corporate security office for a varied audience; all employees, executive management, external partners and clients.
Develop and maintain measurement and metrics reporting on corporate security governance in the organization, related to the corporate security, training awareness and governance function.
As needed, act as supplementary resource to perform information risk assessments and controls reviews to augment the existing staff of the corporate security office.
Principal Accountabilities: 
Develop, document, and maintain enterprise-wide policies and standards for security across the organization
Achieve consistency in policy and practice; ensure that policies and standards meet organizational needs
Plan, direct, and organize corporate-wide information security awareness program and general corporate security communications to employees and field representatives.
Ensure that enterprise efforts are consistent, compliant, and meet the security needs of the organization
Develop, enhance and maintain Corporate Security Intranet website serving information to all employees and field representatives
Provide centralized accessible communications corporate-wide
Gather data and metrics on information security governance program to assist management in assessment of status and progress; compile management summaries/reports for senior management
Ensure the effective management of initiatives and facilitate transparency and open communication with senior management regarding performance
Perform information risk assessments and controls reviews
Perform and document basic risk assessments as supplementary resource for the overall groups
Maintain corporate security policies and standards content administration system
Achieve effective workflow and maintenance of corporate policy content



JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Competencies/Skills:
Highly developed, effective written communication skills that are utilized to inform, inspire, and influence others
Ability to work independently and set strategic direction for area of responsibility with limited direct supervision
Strong relationship building skills; adept at working collaboratively to develop and execute communications plans with a variety of input areas and target audiences
Proven skills in a managing multiple concurrent activities with shifting priorities and at times tight deadlines
Knowledge:
Deep understanding of the principles of information security and their relationship to corporate governance activities such as policy setting and organizational impact
Possesses and builds on knowledge of information security risks and trends relevant to financial services and insurance staying abreast of current and pending regulatory and compliance requirements



CONTACT
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Guardian Life Insurance
Stephen Mahoney
Sr Staffing Specialist
[email protected]



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