Architect of Information Security (IL) - Next Step Systems



Company

Next Step Systems

Posted 12/7/2009
Salary

$90,000 - $113,000 / year

Job Skills Project Manager, Security, UNIX
Job Type W2
Job Duration Full Time
Job Location

US-IL-Rosemont

Start Date asap
Internal Job # ArchInfoSec-IL
Travel 75%
Job Requirements

$90K-$113K plus bonus

Responsible for providing expert knowledge to support engagement delivery, product development, sales, and staff development. The operational focus includes design, creation, and sustainability of Information Availability services targeting and resolving prevailing industry and client business issues. Provide tactical, organizational and product support to senior management’s strategic business goals and objectives. Will also be asked to participate as a billable consultant on strategic client engagements to ensure the successful delivery of consulting services to meet client needs.

Responsibilities:
-Ensuring service delivery efficiency and quality
-Guides practice resources to build and enhance a market leading product-driven suite of consulting services dedicated to superior delivery, methodologies, and industry awareness
-Development and enforcement of service methodologies and best practices that result in high customer satisfaction and a reference friendly client base
-Support recruiting of regional Information Security consultants; build teamwork across the entire information security consulting practice
-Implement a practice strategic plan that will include Information Security consulting product improvements, product launches, business entry and exit tactics, and business channel relationships
-Develop and maintain robust knowledge transfer / knowledge management processes
-Actively participate in industry-sponsored events – such as presentations, council meetings, white papers, public-relation events, etc
-Support sales activities, including executive level, C-suite, and large group presentation

Qualifications:
-Undergraduate degree in Informational Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
-College Degree preferred but will consider applicants with equivalent work-related experience with a minimum educational requirement of a H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent.
-Certification in Information Security (CISSP, CCE, etc.)
-Minimum of 7 years experience in Information availability.
-Minimum of 5 years direct consulting experience
-Minimum of 5 years Management experience.
-Firm understanding of Information Security industry
-Experience with risk and vulnerability assessments, security architecture design and implementation, policy development and security information analysis
-Advanced project management, planning and ability to scope prospective engagements, develop proposals and negotiate project contracts.
-Knowledge of industry best practices and generally accepted information security principles
-Experience working with sales professionals
-Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
-Advanced communications skills both written and verbal
-Excellent decision making and problem solving skills
-Demonstrated mastery of consulting at the senior management level
-Exceptional organizational and communications capabilities
-Experience in public speaking including presentations to senior executives and large groups
-Willingness to travel up to 70%

Working Conditions: Ability to meet the physical demands of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the background investigation and pre-employment drug screen.

About Our Company CONTACT INFORMATION:
Mike Stapinski
Email Mike Stapinski
 
Next Step Systems
1212 S. Naperville Blvd.
Suite 119
Naperville, IL 60540
630.428.0600 T
http://www.nextstepsystems.com
      

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