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Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Technical design, implementation, maintenance, and strategic thought-leadership responsibilities for multiple information security disciplines such as security policy, awareness and education, risk management, incident response, vulnerability management, intrusion detection and prevention, regulatory compliance, and security operations.

+ Drafts and reviews information security policies, processes, and procedures.

+ Prepares information security awareness and education materials and other documentation.

+ Determines and documents information security requirements and controls necessary for the protection of information resources.

+ Implements and administers plans, processes, and procedures necessary to ensure compliance.

+ Supervises other information security professionals and acts as a senior consultant to internal and external stakeholders or auditors as well as senior management.

+ Provides guidance and assistance regarding information security matters such as the interpretation of information security policies and requirements or their applicability to particular situations.

+ Oversees information security incident response activities, risk assessment and risk management activities, and vulnerability assessment and vulnerability management activities spanning multiple business units.

+ Manages detailed network, operating system, database, and application vulnerability assessments and security configuration audits.

+ Manages information security projects and initiatives.

+ Oversees operational tasks supporting information security functions such as intrusion detection and prevention, security event log analysis, management reporting, virus prevention and remediation, encryption, network segmentation, remote access and authentication.

+ Supports, maintains, monitors, troubleshoots and enhances security infrastructure tools, methodologies, software, and hardware.

+ Independently develops automated tools and methodologies in support of Information Security functions.

+ Analyzes data from Information Security functions and provides reports and recommended response actions to Information Security management.

+ Represents Information Security to other organizations on information security related matters, as assigned.

+ Publishes regular status reports and submits to management.

+ Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

+ A bachelor's degree and seven years of related IT experience including demonstrated technical expertise in multiple information security domains, project management skills and lead or supervisory experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

+ Excellent project management and team participation skills.

+ Good written and verbal communication skills.

+ Strongly preferred qualifications include: knowledge of information security technologies, methodologies, and practices in security policy, standards, and best practices; security awareness; security incident response; risk assessment and management; vulnerability assessment and management; intrusion detection and prevention; system administration (Windows, OS X, Linux, Solaris, etc.); auditing and security administration of network, operating system, database and application security; access control; encryption; firewalls and proxies; networking; security event log analysis; virus prevention and remediation; and programming/scripting.

+ Security certifications are a plus (e.g. SANS/GIAC, CISSP, CISA, CISM).

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University location as needed and at times, on short notice. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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**Job Number** _155324_

**Job Type** _Regular Full-Time_

**Division** _Office Information Technology_

**Department** _OIT: Enterprise IT Security_

**Job Category** _Information Technology_

**Campus Location (For Posting) : Location** _US-GA-Atlanta_

**_Location : Name_** _Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor_

**Remote Work Classification** _Primarily Remote – Monthly_

**Health and Safety Information** _Not Applicable_