Job Snapshot
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Employee Type:
Contractor -
Location:
Jersey City, NJ -
Job Type:
Information Technology -
Experience:
Not Specified -
Date Posted:
4/17/2018
Job Description
• Position Summary:
The Senior Information Risk Analyst is responsible for performing risk assessments of applications, infrastructure, business and technology vendors against a defined risk framework. These assessments will be conducted either through a formalized risk assessment program or through other risk reporting activities (e.g., policy exceptions, risk acceptance). The Senior Information Risk Analyst is responsible for driving the strategic risk assessment program across the organization and provide advice and guidance to business managers, Business Information Security Officers (BISOs), and information risk analysts. S/he will assist and support the Head Of Risk Assessment with the development of strategic program elements.
Job Requirements
• Risk assessment experience in one or more areas: application, infrastructure, vendor risk management
• Financial Services Industry experience a plus but not required
• Proficiency with Information Risk Management best practices
Knowledge and Skills Required:
• Proven knowledge of technical infrastructure, networks, databases and systems and how they affect an organization’s cybersecurity risk
• Proven knowledge of security methodologies, policies, standards and best practices
• Proven knowledge of information technology systems, infrastructure and operations
• Ability to explain and articulate technical concepts using both technical and non-technical language
• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Excellent presentation skills (MS PowerPoint)
• Ability to manipulate data in a spreadsheet (MS Excel)
• Ability to work collaboratively by building consensus and influencing decision making to foster forward progress with projects and initiatives
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, coupled with ability to be versatile and flexible
• Sound business judgment and the ability to work successfully with all levels of management
• Excellent grammar and style skills; ability to adapt writing style for different audiences and media
Education, Training and Certification:
Bachelor’s degree preferred
CISSP/CISM/CRISC certification preferred