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Director - IT Security

ITA GroupWest Des Moines, Iowa, United StatesOnsite

POSITION DESCRIPTION


The Director - Information Security is tasked with providing strategic leadership, guidance, and training to the community of companies. This role involves reviewing, implementing, updating, and documenting enterprise-wide information security policies and procedures. It includes managing security audits and conducting vulnerability and threat assessments, as well as directing responses to network or system intrusions. The position ensures compliance with legal and contractual information security and privacy mandates and provides executive management with compliance reports and audit findings.Additionally, this Information Security expert must stay informed about industry security trends and developments, along with applicable government regulations.

They are responsible for translating security policies and procedures into technical architectures, installing, monitoring, and maintaining system security solutions. The role demands a strong working knowledge of information security best practices.Director - Information Security provides leadership for the team members supporting the enterprise security posture.  This includes:

  • Serving as the organization’s identified Information Systems Security Manager
  • Monitoring systems and infrastructure security, responding to security incidents
  • Leading security systems and infrastructure testing
  • Ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of client and corporate sensitive data
  • Preventing and detecting intrusion

POSITION REQUIREMENTS


  • Position requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalent experience. 
  • Ten or more years’ experience in information technology support or IT security with at least five years of experience in leadership and security field.
  • Security certification such as CISSP, CISA, or CISM are preferred. 
  • Ability to demonstrate ownership of systems and drive the technology forward to the goals of the company.  Direct involvement in the annual planning and budgeting process for Information Security.
  • Exhibit clear and transparent communication skills while maintaining open lines of communication both internally and externally in order to foster trust and ensure alignment across community of companies. 
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality pertaining to nonpublic business, financial, personnel, salary, and technological information, plans or data.
  • Ability to think analytically to solve technical problems individually and in a team environment.
  • Ability to effectively plan, schedule and coordinate projects and meet deadlines, managing multiple projects concurrently.
  • Ability to analyze and communicate technology performance results.  Specific experience working with our current primary technology and software preferred.
  • Ability to listen, understand and respond to external and internal customers’ needs in a timely manner; customer service experience in a service-related industry preferred.
  • Ability to work the time necessary to complete projects and/or meet deadlines.
  • Provide prompt, courteous and exemplary service to all customers, both external and internal, in accordance with ITA Group’s Mission, Vision, Values and Beliefs. To demonstrate courtesy and professionalism, consistently providing a timely response, based on departmental guidelines, to every customer service inquiry.
  • Attend work on a regular basis. Adhere to all guidelines as outlined in the ITA Group Team Member Handbook.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and adaptability, staying updated with the latest security trends and technologies.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete each essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. 

ITA Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Company will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Company.


Life at ITA Group

Thrive Here & What We ValuePassionate about technology and innovation</s> | Collaborative environment where individuals are given defined tasks and projects to complete within a specified timeframe | Adaptable to changing priorities | Emphasis on delivering exceptional solutions to clients</s> | Client-centric, solution-focused mindset | Positive, professional attitude & demeanor | Personal accountability & ability to set clear expectations | Emotional intelligence & fortitude | Focus on quality & desired outcomes | Ability to plan, anticipate needs and communicate risks/impacts | Relationship development and management | Sound decision-making</s> | Uncapped commission structure | Leaders of Excellence annual incentive trip | Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) | Comprehensive healthcare packages.</s> | Comprehensive healthcare packages</s> | 1. Positive work environment | 2. Emphasis on teamwork and collaboration | 3. Encouragement of professional development and growth | 4. Focus on providing excellent customer service | 5. Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace</s> | Emphasis on Creativity and Innovation | Collaborative Work Environment | Focus on Achieving Client's Objectives through Effective Communication Styles and Techniques | Positive Attitude and Effect on Creative/Professional Staff | Solution-Oriented Approach to Resolving Issues</s> | ITA Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer | In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Company will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Company.</s> | Commitment to continuous learning and adaptability, staying updated with the latest security trends and technologies | Prompt, courteous, and exemplary service to all customers, both external and internal, in accordance with ITA Group's Mission, Vision, Values, and Beliefs.</s> | 1. EmployeeOwned Engagement and Loyalty Company | 2. DataDriven Solutions | 3. Unique Motivation and Inspiration for Clients' Employees, Channel Partners, and Customers | 4. Competitive Benefits Package | 5. Great Place to Work</s> | Emphasis on thought leadership and creating custom-crafted experiences that engage and inspire attendees. | Collaborative work style with internal teams, ensuring deliverables are met, budgets are balanced, and client needs are anticipated and aligned to their vision. | Mentorship and training for new team members and Event Managers. | Continuous improvement of processes and workflows. | Emphasis on complex event management and international or new business programs and opportunities.</s> | Employee-owned engagement and loyalty company that provides data-driven solutions designed to uniquely motivate and inspire our clients’ employees, channel partners, and customers. | Creating engaging employee experiences is at the heart of what we do and who we are, and we continuously evaluate our team member benefits to ensure our team members are cared for. We offer an array of competitive benefits, including healthy retirement contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid parental leave, flexible work arrangements, Volunteer Time Off, paid sabbaticals, anniversary awards, and more! Come join our team, recently recognized by several top organizations as a Great Place to Work.</s> | ITA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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