IT Security and Compliance Officer

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Requirements:

• Must have a degree in Computer Science or a related Information Technology field, A+ certification, or equivalent work experience Preferred Qualifications/Certifications: • CIS 18 familiarity • Experience with various regulatory compliance requirements (SOX, HIPAA, etc.) • PowerShell • COMPTIA Security+ • Comptia Network+ or equivalent experience • (CISSP) Certified Information Systems Security Professional • (CISA) Certified Information Systems Auditor • (CISM) Certified Information Security Manager • (GSEC) GIAC Security Essential Certification • (SSCP) System Security Certified Practitioner • DNS, 1-2 years • DHCP, 1-2 years • Microsoft Active Directory and Azure Active Directory (1-3 years) • Windows Software Update Services (1-3 years) • Microsoft Azure certifications

Additional Qualifications: • Strong Christian who is part of a local church community and who agrees to Ethnos360’s doctrinal statements • Basic knowledge of Windows and Microsoft 365 services and applications (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, etc.) • Basic knowledge of computer hardware • Working knowledge of compliance issues • Ability to take initiative and solve problems • Willing to contribute ideas to assist in process improvement and be an approachable team player • Ability to understand and apply principles, theories, and concepts of information technology in their daily work activities • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion • Ability to follow instructions, routines, and best practices in daily work with a strong attention to detail and accuracy • Willingness to continually learn and improve in technological and communication skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external individuals

Region: North America

Country: United States

Purpose: The IT Security and Compliance Officer is the IT cyber/IT security and compliance subject matter expert (SME) and works in partnership with the IT Infrastructure Director and the Ethnos360 IT Leadership Team in responding to security and compliance related issues and inquiries. This job’s role is to ensure the secure operation of in-house and cloud computer systems, servers, and network connections in accordance with Ethnos360 IT internal processes, procedures, and compliance requirements. Ethnos360 exists to assist the local church in planting mature churches among least reached people groups.

Responsibilities:

Works to establish and enforce organizational standards related to the organization’s security and compliance of IT resources
Researches and drafts security policies and guidelines and brings them to the ITLT for approval
Communicates approved policies and guidelines to Ethnos360 departments and centers to make them aware of all security and compliance requirements
Works closely with IT staff on specific projects and tasks that relate to security and compliance
Stays up to date with IT security and compliance best practices by attending classes, reading publications, joining professional peer groups, etc.
Participates in training and staff development activities
Performs internal reviews to ensure that all current and new/updated policies and procedures adhere to best practices related to security and compliance
Performs or works with third party audit groups to produce risk and technical vulnerability assessments, data classification, attack and penetration analysis, policy compliance and communication with internal teams
Completes annual security insurance questionaries and submits the answers to the ITLT
Actively participates in daily coordination and remediation of elevated security incidents in the organization
Leads coordination and remediation of major security incidents
Participates in the assessment of the security of new applications and programs prior to installation, upgrade, or widespread use within the organization
Maintains confidentiality of highly sensitive information
Participates in team meetings as required
Participates in IT Leadership Team meetings as invited
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of IT

Duration: 1 Year - Career

People Needed: 1

Priority: Urgent

LOCATION: The qualified applicant may serve at the Home Office, Sanford, FL or from a remote location. This is a full-time position and is open to a Volunteer, Ethnos360 Member, or Paid Staff. Salary: Negotiable

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IT Security and Compliance Officer

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