Information Technology Director

Company: The Smithers Group
Location: Akron
Posted on: May 15, 2020

Job Description:

We're looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company.

• Strategy:--Develop an information and cybersecurity strategy, framework and program for Smithers that ensures the safety of Smithers corporate systems, data and client information.
• Expertise:--Serve as the expert on cybersecurity protection, detection, response, and recovery.
• Systems & Technology:--Manages and supports an incident response system, related technologies and coordinates efforts across multiple operating divisions and their Business Continuity Plans, to provide for timely business resumption in the event a serious disruption of service. Recommends, assesses and advocates for technologies relevant to the position.
• Planning and Budgeting:--Assists lines of business to develop plans, budgets and advocates for the resources and systems required to protect the Company's computers, networks, data, and workstations along with our client information.
• Education:--Implement components of a learning management system and educate all levels of staff on proper security and data protection practices and adherence to policies.
• Incident Response:--The director must determine what services clients require, determining the mix of resources dedicated to adding capacity in existing capabilities versus the addition of new platforms.
• Auditing:--Periodically assess and review divisional and corporate IT systems, policies, procedures and instructions related to the safeguarding of systems, data and client information.
• Staffing:--The director liaises and partners with business and departmental leaders, information technology staff and vendors to meet planned objectives to protect and maintain our systems and data.
• Results:--The director is responsible for establishing, collecting and monitoring security and data protection metrics for the company and facilitating the safety and security of our company information and systems.
  • A BS/BA degree in computer science or related field
  • 10-15 years of experience in a hands-on IT role
  • Proven track record of successfully leading security initiatives with solid skills in business management and a working knowledge of information security best practices.
  • Significant experience managing incident response, computer crime, or forensics investigation programs required.
  • Professional security management certification, such as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as ISO 27001 and NIST.
  • Significant knowledge of information security technologies, networking and network architecture required.
  • A global perspective on privacy, security, and data protection issues and trends.
  • Knowledge and understanding of relevant legal and regulatory requirements including, but not limited to GDPR, FDA, EPA, MHRA and GxP compliance.
  • Significant knowledge of cyber threat actors and their attack methodologies are required.

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