Information Security Officer - Director Information Security

Chicago, IL, United States

** Position Description**

**Information Security Officer - Director Information Security** Location **IL, Chicago** Division/Department **CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc.-Information Technology** # of openings **1** CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. is Delivering Promises and Driving Success to Ensure Everyone Has What's Needed to Live and Thrive. Today, more than ever, we are looking for talented individuals who will help us bring this vision to life.

**Information Security Officer - Director Information Security**

Over the next few years, CRST The Transportation Solution will be implementing significant enterprise wide system and software upgrades. In support of this project, and of future needs, we are expanding our personnel and adding new positions within our Information Technology team, located in Cedar Rapids, IA or Atlanta, GA. We are seeking new IT skills and resources in the areas of help desk technicians, project managers, business process analyst, application administration and software development. It is an exciting time to join an organization who is investing heavily into the future, come and be a part of something big!

**Role Summary:**

The **Information Security Officer (ISO)** reports to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), leads the information security team, and has primary responsibility for implementation of the IT security program. The IT security program ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronic information by assessing, communicating, and mitigating risk, creating and maintaining enforceable policies and sound practices, enforcing compliance with regulatory requirements, training users, and maintaining a secure technology environment. Key elements of this plan include risk management, vulnerability management, data ownership, security documentation and policies, security training, and incident response. The ISO and the information security team advise and instruct other functional teams on infosec concerns related to areas such as change control (change management), software design, network architecture, and other areas where technical controls related to information security are implemented. The ISO is a technical leadership role requiring the ability to assess the organizations security measures, design, implement, and enforce security controls, safeguards, policies, and procedures and work within a broader team of managers, developers, architects, and technicians to identify and mitigate information security risk.

**Role Responsibilities:**

* Works with IT and business stakeholders to define and evolve an effective IT security program

* Manages the information security team and works with IT leaders to implement all elements of the IT security program including but not limited to the following:

+ Risk Management (assessment and mitigation)

+ Architecture

+ Vulnerability Scanning

+ Vulnerability Patching

+ Data Classification and Ownership

+ Security Tools and Solutions

+ Change Control

+ Security Documentation and Policies

* Creates/maintains infosec standards based on industry best practices

* Provides infosec expertise to the technical design of data networks and infrastructure software

* Provides infosec guidance and instruction to software application developers

* Establishes companywide information security policies and procedures

* Manages security audits, threat assessments, and security testing activities

* Leads the response to network and software system security incidents

* Develops and manages company-wide employee security awareness training

**Role Requirements:**

* Bachelors degree in computer science, engineering, or related field or equivalent experience

* Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), CompTIA Security+, or demonstrated mastery of industry/government security standards and best practices

* 5+ years of systems and network security experience

* Strong technical background in systems and network security

* Demonstrated success over 5+ managing technical teams

* Demonstrated success over 5+ years managing technical projects and processes

* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

* Excellent interpersonal abilities

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* CRST is one of the largest privately owned trucking companies in the United States. That means you can count on our experience and ongoing commitment to provide the best service to our customers and the best work environment for our employees.

* Were family owned. Were dedicated to building on our founders legacy to make CRST the transportation solution.

* CRST is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA. Our midwestern hometown is known for strong values, commitment to our community, and the success of manufacturers and producers here and throughout the country. When we thrive, America thrives!

To apply please email your resume to [email protected].

**The CRST core values:** Safety at the Core of All We Do - Integrity in Every Decision and Action - Commitment to the Success of Employees, Customers, Agents, Contractors and Communities.

**EEO Statement:** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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