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Job Summary:The primary purpose of this role is to lead the development and ongoing delivery of information security tools and processes. This includes responsibility for creating, executing and improving processes and procedures while also providing thought leadership and guidance to the rest of the team.
This role addresses complex and interdependent issues that span technologies, business units and services, and drives continuous enhancement to tools and processes.The individual in this role has an expert understanding of all tools and processes supported by the team, including the various integration points with other parts of Technology. He/she works with a high level of independence and autonomy and provides regular coaching and direction to more junior level associates on the team.Key Responsibilities:• Analyzes data to detect trends, make recommendations, and provide reporting, defines reporting requirements for standard reports• Leads activities to assess adherence to the information security processes supported• Answers questions from associates about the information security processes supported; handles more complex questions/issues elevated from other analysts on the team• Designs and facilitates process optimization initiatives• Serves as an escalation point and mentor for junior staff for the most complex support problems• Maintains process documentation repositories; ensures information is compiled in an thorough and organized manner• Leads efforts to develop standard operating procedures; identifies and incorporates improvements on procedures based on best practices and industry trends• Collaborates with management to determine information security metrics and leads the collection of information security metric• Maintains an awareness of information security news and trends• Consolidates security related findings, tracks KPIs, and presents results to information security and business leaders and/or vendors• Researches current technologies to assist in the development of new capabilities and recommends solution options• Translates and documents business needs into technical requirements and solutions• Advises users and team members on execution of complex processes, interprets standards and regulations and assists with solutions• Creates and optimizes frameworks and tools and leads assessments of applications and businesses processes to help Lowe's integrate security services• Provides direction, coaching and training to more junior level analysts to ensure that they have the knowledge and tools needed and to assist them with complex task• Mentors and advises others, sharing an in-depth understanding of company and industry methodologies, policies, standards, and controls• Facilitates cross-functional (security, technology, business) teams to solve complex problems• Provides insight and consultation to help ensure new and existing security solutions are developed with insight into industry best practices, strategies, and architectures• Makes recommendations for process or technology changes• Develops tools or processes to operationalize / improve workflows• Partners with senior key stakeholders to develop and/or update Information Security documents such as policies, standards, procedures, trainingMinimum Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, CIS, Engineering, Business Administration, Cybersecurity, or related field• 6 years of experience in information security• Advanced understanding of fundamental security and network concepts (Windows and Unix security: OS lockdown; logging and monitoring; application security; user access; perimeter protection principles, network communication rules; intrusion detection and analysis methods; etc.)Preferred Qualifications:• IT experience in the retail industry• Relevant information security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, PCI ISA, CRISC, CISA, OSCP, GPen)About Lowe's:Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 20 million customers a week in the United States and Canada. With fiscal year 2020 sales of nearly $90 billion, Lowe's and its related businesses operate or service more than 2,200 home improvement and hardware stores and employ over 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.About Lowe's in the Community: As a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company, Lowe's is committed to creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts through nonprofit partnerships. Across every community we serve, Lowe's associates donate their time and expertise through the Lowe's Heroes volunteer program. For the latest news, visit Newsroom.Lowes.com or follow @LowesMedia on Twitter.Lowe's is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.Vacancy expired!