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SECURITYFOCUS JOBS - NEW OPPORTUNITY
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Manager, Information Security
Location: Manhattan, New York, United States
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 2006-03-19
Description:
Information Security & Privacy (IS&P) Office supports the businesses by
assisting them in understanding that the information created, processed, and
used by one of the company’s most valuable assets. With the competitive
nature of businesses, along with the significant value of the resources that it
manages, businesses must take the necessary steps to protect these assets. A
compromise of these information assets could severely impact clients,
constitute a breach of laws and regulations, and negatively affect the
reputation and revenues of the company. In addition, effectively securing
information is essential to ensuring the privacy of client information. The
corporate initiative for protecting these assets looks primarily towards
people, processes and technologies. The Information Security Policy will help
the businesses address these areas and provide the basis for an effective
information security and privacy program.
The role of the Marketing and Communication Analyst is to assist the IS&P
Awareness Communication and Education (ACE) Vice President in designing and
implementing marketing and programs. This role includes the responsibility for
identifying and leading innovative opportunities to commercialize IS&P programs
and initiatives within the firm by leveraging internal communications channels.
This role will have a matrix reporting into the Head of the PMO, Corporate
Programs and ACE departments and provide communication support on an as needed
basis.
The candidate will oversee those aspects of communications that promote IS&P in
venues including both electronic and print media. The person will be
responsible for managing the design and implementation of the overall marketing
strategy and plan for the IS&P organization, including suggesting marketing
opportunities and implementation of these, and managing the quality, content
and design of all ACE communications.
The incumbent to the role will be working with and influencing the IS&P staff
and Management Team: Privacy, Threat Management, Corporate Programs, Project
Management Office and the IS&P Officers, as well as with ML Technologists and
ML Business staff to:
Identify opportunities to leverage IS&P ACE across the enterprise.
Develop, implement, and maintain effective top-down and bottom-up
communication mechanisms across the enterprise and the IS&P organization.
Develop, implement and maintain effective collaboration mechanisms
across the enterprise to facilitate information sharing within the technology
and business functions.
Act as a change agent to influence all ML employees, consultants, and
third party vendors to understand information security and privacy with a
global / enterprise-wide view.
Act as an ACE project manager to effectively manage the pipeline of ACE
projects and operational activities.
Work closely with the IS&P PMO and provide ACE metrics, project and
operational activities updates.
Tasks include:
Writing and editing collateral materials, presentations, and web
content;
Proofreading and reviewing print and electronic materials including
internal newsletters, web pages, and marketing materials such as brochures and
flyers;
Overseeing and developing satisfaction surveys;
Managing internal communications and aligning these activities with
IS&P programs and messages;
Writing IS&P communication deliverables pertaining to security and
privacy initiatives.
Assisting in developing and implementing a global IS&P training
strategy and tactical action plan geared to IS&P professionals.
Coordinating and leading ACE events including facilitation of IS&P
events.
Providing weekly status reports on on-going ACE projects, ACE
operational activities and assist in developing project charters and plans on
an as needed basis.
Assisting in developing and implementing ACE metrics.
Tracking ACE project and operational expenses and providing required
updates to the PMO.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Minimum Required Skills and Experience:
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong organization skills.
Detail-oriented, ability to multi-task and prioritize.
Experience and/or knowledge of information security and privacy.
Experience and/or knowledge working with web services.
Executive Presence.
Ability to work autonomously.
Ability to identify issues; escalate appropriately; and/or
diplomatically resolve issues that are within the confines of one’s
ability to influence and make change.
Willingness to take on new, complex, and challenging projects.
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, or equivalent work
experience.
Project Management and/or Consulting Experience.
Analytical skills.
Attributes:
High-energy individual who thrives in team environment, and can adapt
to change
Entrepreneurial spirit - unique ability to identify and leverage
non-traditional PR/marketing opportunities
Team player
Adaptable
Resourceful with the ability to solve complex problems independently
Ability to understand and communicate complex issues in simple,
concise, and clear terms
Good negotiation skills
Critical and strategic thinker
Additional Skills and Experience Preferred:
Experience working in cultural change management
Experience managing complex enterprise-wide projects
Knowledge of the Financial Services Industry and/or experience and
cultural experience a plus
Job Order #1013-JS
CONTACT
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Please submit a Word Version Resume To:
jennifer@altaassociates.com
Alta Associates, Inc
Jennifer Spadavecchia
Senior Recruiter
jennifer@altaassociates.com
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