Director of Information Security - Atlanta, GA

Company: Empire Distributors
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: September 17, 2020

Job Description:

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Director of Information Security - Atlanta, GA Regular Full-Time Professional Atlanta, GA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3996

Empire Distributors Inc, A Leading Beverage Distributor is now hiring a Director of Information Security . Our company offers excellent benefits, competitive wages and the potential for growth opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead and develop the security team by organizing, prioritizing and delegating work assignments, provide for training and development of staff, make appropriate personnel-related recommendations.

Create solutions to meet business requirements by evaluating emerging technologies and making strategic technology recommendations.

Lead the design and recommend requirements for the overall security infrastructure by raising awareness of security issues with business users.

Manage the security budget during the annual budget cycle including recommendations, entering the budget with supporting detail.

Manage the annual operating plan and expense management for information security.

Plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files, databases, cloud hosted solutions, and transmissions against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.

Manage the day-to-day administration of individual user access and resolve any issues or questions.

Define, monitor and enforce security procedures and best practices.

Ensure compliance with security software and services licensing agreements.

Develop, train, and lead a core group of IT resources to facilitate MIS projects to consistently meet committed time-frames and objectives for remote connectivity efforts.

Perform risk analysis for corporate functional and technical areas relevant to information security.

Maintain ownership of the development, compliance, and exceptions to information security policies, standards, and procedures.

Responsible for executing programs for security monitoring and compliance; maintaining information security devices and software; and resolving security policy issues.

Lead the identification, response, investigation, and remediation of potential breaches of and issues surrounding information security

Education and/or Experience

A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

Ten years of broad-based experience in information security and related team projects.

In-depth understanding of information security and related infrastructure.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Excellent team leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to prioritize, organize, and delegate assignments.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Able to command a sphere of influence to the point that management and teammates see them as both a subject matter expert but also someone able to eliminate indecisiveness within the department.

“ Empire is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. We are committed to ensuring that all employment decisions are made on the basis of qualification, merit, and business need; without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disabilities, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. “

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