IT Security Manager

Genuent is seeking a Sr. IT Security Manager for our direct client in Houston, TX. Qualified candidate should send their resume (Word format) to Nate Ackerman at . Sr. IT Security Manager - Houston, TXDirect-Hire Candidates must be local to the Houston, TX area, or willing to relocate without assistance, to be considered Job Summary:Reporting to the VP, IT, the IT Security Snr Manager will be responsible for enhancing and maintaining a corporate-wide IT security management program to ensure that information assets are adequately protected. Primary focus for the role is on planning, coordinating, directing, and designing all IT related security activities. Priorities include continuing to enhance our enterprise security stance through policy, architecture, and training processes. The IT Security Snr Manager is expected to interface with peers within the IT organization, including in the Network, Infrastructure and Applications space as well as with the leaders within business operations to both share the IT security vision and to solicit their involvement in achieving higher levels of enterprise security through information sharing and co-operation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Strategy & Planning

• Develop and enhance an information security management framework
• Partner with business stakeholders across the company to raise awareness of risk management concerns
• Continuous assessment, enhancement, and maintenance of the company's IT security architecture design
• Maintain the Company's security documents (policies, standards, baselines, guidelines, and procedures)
• Create and maintain the enterprise's Business Continuity Plan and Disaster Recovery Plan, where appropriate

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the IT security industry including awareness of new or revised security solutions, improved security processes and the development of new attacks and threat vectors
• Select and acquire additional security solutions or enhancements to existing security solutions to improve overall company security
• Oversee the deployment, integration, and initial configuration of all new security solutions and of any enhancements to existing security solutions in accordance with standard best operating procedures

• Work with IT Management & Auditors to coordinate and conduct security audits, risk assessment & analysis
• Ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the data residing on or transmitted to/from/through enterprise workstations, servers, and other systems and in databases and other data repositories
• Ensure the enforcement of enterprise security documents.
• Execute all investigations into problematic activity and provide on-going communication with senior management
• Research attempted security breaches and rectify security weaknesses.
• Execute the design and execution of vulnerability assessments, penetration tests and security audits
• Perform regular security awareness training for all employees to ensure consistently high levels of compliance with enterprise security documents
• Engage in ongoing communications with peers in the Systems and Networking groups as well as the various business groups to ensure enterprise wide understanding of security goals, to solicit feedback and to foster co-operation

• College Diploma or university degree in the field of computer science
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience working in IT Security
• Master's degree in related field; not required, but preferred
• Communicating effectively with other team members and supervisor
• Experience in the most current technologies and products used in the industry
• Strong organizational, critical thinking and customer service skills
• Good Excel and database skills
• One or more of the following certifications:

• GIAC Security Essentials Certification
• GIAC Security Leadership Certification
• ISACA Certified Information Security Manager
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security

• (ISC)2 SCCP
• (ISC)2 CISSP
• (ISC)2 ISSA

• Extensive experience in enterprise security document creation
• Extensive experience in enterprise security architecture design
• Experience in engaging & managing third party vendors
• Experience in designing and delivering employee security awareness training
• Experience in developing Business Continuity Plans and Disaster Recovery Plans
• Strong understanding of IP, TCP/IP, and other network administration protocols