Information Security Officer/Client Facing Security Officer (CFSO)

Position: Client Facing Security Officer (CFSO)
Location: Chicago, IL.
Duration: 7 months contract to perm.


• They will need to be at the client site at least 1 time per week and as needed. The person will be able to work remotely from home the other days they aren't needed onsite. For the first week or so they may need to be on-site more frequently.
• Travel: They may need to be able to travel to California a couple times through the contract - less than 25% of the time. Expenses will be covered by the client.
Qualifications:
• Minimum Bachelor's Degree (Specialization in Info Security is a big plus)
• 6+ years of proven experience in Information Security domain
• Must have experience reporting to CISO/senior security leadership.
• Adept at understanding the overall security/threat landscape and proposing solutions to mitigate risks from this environment.
• Must have excellent understanding of tools and processes used for strengthening information security posture (Infrastructure Security devices – IDS/IPS, FW, VPN etc; Vulnerability Scanning tools, host based security systems, ISO 27001 controls etc.)
• This is a client facing role - Excellent oral, written and presentation skills in English.
• Ability to work with the virtual teams
• Must have good understanding of IT infrastructure architecture.
• Must be an intelligent, articulate and persuasive individual who can serve as an effective advisor to the senior client security leadership.
• Should be able to communicate security-related concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff and drive security across multiple teams
• CISSP certifications required. CISA, CISM, ISO 27001 - LA, LI, CGEIT recommended.