Security Assessor

Company: Apex Systems
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Position: Security Assessor (3rd Party)Location: REMOTE, then Costa Mesa, CALength: 6 Months +Description:The Global Security Office is responsible for protecting information by the design and implementation of solutions and ensuring appropriate oversight. We are growing our Third Party Security team and looking for energetic, talented security professionals to become our next Third Party Security Senior Assessor.The Global Security Office Third Party Security team (GSO -TPS) helps ensure that Experian's third parties are protecting data in accordance with policies, contracts and industry best security practices. This is achieved by quickly understanding our assessment processes, our entities' connectivity methods, data usage and handling, internal and external standards and applicable regulations; and using that knowledge to plan and execute remote or onsite security assessments.The Third Party Security Senior Assessor is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:--- Plan and conduct information security reviews of business partners and third parties using Experian processes and standards using questionnaires and virtual / remote or onsite assessments.--- Identify information security deficiencies or risks at third parties; provide escalation paths for information security issues, incidents and enquiries.--- Prepare security assessment reports including third party background, assessment scope, results and security findings along with risk ratings and recommended / required corrective actions.--- Work with third parties to track open findings to closure through review of supporting documentation, inform them about Third Party Security requirements and assist in the interpretation and implementation of the requirements.--- Research laws, regulations, and policies as they pertain to information security and provide advice and assistance to internal and external partners and affiliates.--- Partner with other GSO teams, Legal, Procurement, Sales, Credentialing and Sales Support to ensure the Third Party Security program is deployed successfully.Qualifications:Applicants for the Third Party Security Senior Assessor position should meet the following requirements:--- Strong leadership skills--- Problem Solving & Analysis--- Process driven and attention to detail--- Strong verbal and written communication skills--- Collaboration and interpersonal skills, self-motivated, willingness to take on challenges--- CISA, CISM, CISSP, PCI QSA, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or comparable certifications--- Knowledge of IT Risk and Security governance frameworks such as ISO 27001, PCI, and HIPAA--- Strong understanding of key network and technical security controls--- Understanding of risks in banking / financial services sector are an added advantage.--- Desired Work Experience 3 to 5 years as an IT auditor or information security assessor.

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