Information Security Specialist - Greendale, United States - Equifax

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Equifax is where you can power your possible.

If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Our US Information Solutions (USIS) organization is currently in the process of consolidating various BU technology and business functions.

The Information Security Specialist will support the Technology Information Security Officers (TISO's) in all of their daily engagements with IT.

You will provide oversight and advice to ensure that a portion of the Information Security policy is complied with for processes and systems used by assigned Business Unit or Country.

You will assist in improving the information security posture with respect to delivering services to customers and customers and understanding key assets and processes.

You will also work within an assigned team to champion security initiatives that support both the Security Program as well as Business Unit / Country and Customer priorities.

To adhere to our corporate location policies, this resource will be required to be local to the surrounding Atlanta areas (or willing to relocate for this position) and adhere to our Return To Office (RTO) / weekly onsite requirements (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).

This is an Alpharetta based position.

What you will do
Support management of the security exception, risk assessment, new development security assessment and similar security related processes
Collaborate with risk detection, execution and follow-up of potential findings.
Work closely with IT application team to develop a secure code and follow the security controls in their Secure SDLC process
Engage on the BAU process such as validating exceptions, deviations, architecture review and security advisements
Support the engineering team in the cloud

transformation

Follow up on the M&A integration with the respective teams to ensure security controls are in place until the integration is fully completed.

Support Customer Audit, Business and Compliance ISOs by prioritizing jobs
Is strategically involved in key security decision making such as for security exceptions for assigned area
Act as a local escalation contact for security risks, issues, and developments and key local security contact for the assigned area
Attain a clear understanding of the business data lifecycle, initiatives and proactively advise management and appropriate personnel about potential risks that may have a material impact on the business, bottom line and/or performance
Arbitrate customer requirements for expeditious issue resolution
Assist with review of contractual security requirements and customer security compliance questionnaires
Facilitate and manage customer security audits and requests. Coordinate and manage remediation efforts
Provide security guidance for new projects and innovations to ensure security best-practices are implemented and minimize risk and exposure to the business
Conduct compliance monitoring and reviews and lead security process enhancement efforts
Communicate security risks in business terms that can be clearly understood at all levels of the organization
Provide expertise and be directly involved in the investigation and resolution of security events, and assist with disciplinary and legal matters associated with such events

What experience you need
Bachelor's degree In Computer Science, Information Security and other related degrees required
5 to 7 years of relatable security experience in the areas such IT infrastructure, Network Security, Application Security, Risk Management, Customer Audit, Internal IT audit, IT Program / Project management
Several years experience working in one or more information security domains, such as those listed above.

Demonstrated professional experience working in-depth with processes, process improvement and execution, metrics, and reporting; where writing and visual design (slides) were central elements of success in the role.

What could set you apart
Familiarity and/or experience with cloud security preferred. Google Cloud experience preferred
CISSP, CISM, CISA, Security + or Google, AWS or Azure cloud related certification is a strong plus
Experience with security methodologies, policies, standards and industry best practices

Strong foundational skills and prior work experience in one or more information security domains, such as engineering, control operations, architecture, threat / vulnerability / incident management, cybersecurity, technical risk analysis, etc.

Viewed as an expert in information security with strong analytical skills who is able to interpret complex information and adapt as needed
Experience working in matrix environment with globally diverse team members
Regularly makes decisions that is guided by policies, procedures and/or guidelines from which there is some discretion to depart
#LI-Hybrid

We offer comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, 401k matching, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

Are you ready to power your possible? Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference

Primary Location:
USA-Atlanta JV White

Equifax is where you can power your possible.

If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Our US Information Solutions (USIS) organization is currently in the process of consolidating various BU technology and business functions.

The Information Security Specialist will support the Technology Information Security Officers (TISO's) in all of their daily engagements with IT.

You will provide oversight and advice to ensure that a portion of the Information Security policy is complied with for processes and systems used by assigned Business Unit or Country.

You will assist in improving the information security posture with respect to delivering services to customers and customers and understanding key assets and processes.

You will also work within an assigned team to champion security initiatives that support both the Security Program as well as Business Unit / Country and Customer priorities.

To adhere to our corporate location policies, this resource will be required to be local to the surrounding Atlanta areas (or willing to relocate for this position) and adhere to our Return To Office (RTO) / weekly onsite requirements (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).

This is an Alpharetta based position.

What you will do
Support management of the security exception, risk assessment, new development security assessment and similar security related processes

Collaborate with risk detection, execution and follow-up of potential findings.

Work closely with IT application team to develop a secure code and follow the security controls in their Secure SDLC process

Engage on the BAU process such as validating exceptions, deviations, architecture review and security advisements

Support the engineering team in the cloud

transformation

Follow up on the M&A integration with the respective teams to ensure security controls are in place until the integration is fully completed.

Support Customer Audit, Business and Compliance ISOs by prioritizing jobs

Is strategically involved in key security decision making such as for security exceptions for assigned area

Act as a local escalation contact for security risks, issues, and developments and key local security contact for the assigned area

Attain a clear understanding of the business data lifecycle, initiatives and proactively advise management and appropriate personnel about potential risks that may have a material impact on the business, bottom line and/or performance

Arbitrate customer requirements for expeditious issue resolution

Assist with review of contractual security requirements and customer security compliance questionnaires

Facilitate and manage customer security audits and requests. Coordinate and manage remediation efforts

Provide security guidance for new projects and innovations to ensure security best-practices are implemented and minimize risk and exposure to the business

Conduct compliance monitoring and reviews and lead security process enhancement efforts

Communicate security risks in business terms that can be clearly understood at all levels of the organization

Provide expertise and be directly involved in the investigation and resolution of security events, and assist with disciplinary and legal matters associated with such events

What experience you need
Bachelor's degree In Computer Science, Information Security and other related degrees required

5 to 7 years of relatable security experience in the areas such IT infrastructure, Network Security, Application Security, Risk Management, Customer Audit, Internal IT audit, IT Program / Project management

Several years experience working in one or more information security domains, such as those listed above.

Demonstrated professional experience working in-depth with processes, process improvement and execution, metrics, and reporting; where writing and visual design (slides) were central elements of success in the role.

What could set you apart
Familiarity and/or experience with cloud security preferred. Google Cloud experience preferred

CISSP, CISM, CISA, Security + or Google, AWS or Azure cloud related certification is a strong plus

Experience with security methodologies, policies, standards and industry best practices

Strong foundational skills and prior work experience in one or more information security domains, such as engineering, control operations, architecture, threat / vulnerability / incident management, cybersecurity, technical risk analysis, etc.

Viewed as an expert in information security with strong analytical skills who is able to interpret complex information and adapt as needed

Experience working in matrix environment with globally diverse team members

Regularly makes decisions that is guided by policies, procedures and/or guidelines from which there is some discretion to depart

#LI-KC1
#LI-Hybrid

We offer comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, 401k matching, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

Are you ready to power your possible? Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference

Primary Location:

USA-Atlanta JV White Function:

Function - Security Governance and Compliance Schedule:
Full time
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