Assoc. Director DDIT ISC BISE IES

Key Responsibilities

Information Security Compliance & Governance

• Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of security compliance programs aligned with HIPAA, SOX, NIST, CSA, and other relevant frameworks.
• Ensure adherence to internal ISRM (Information Security Risk Management) policies and procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and evidence for audits and regulatory inspections.

Risk Management & Audit Coordination

• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of security risk assessments, including identification, evaluation, mitigation planning, and tracking.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses to findings.
• Develop and maintain risk registers and dashboards for leadership visibility.

Technical Security Oversight

• Provide subject matter expertise on security controls related to:
• Firewalls and network segmentation
• Windows end-user systems and SCCM configurations
• Active Directory security and access management
• Vulnerability management tools and remediation workflows
• Collaborate with IT infrastructure and endpoint teams to ensure secure configurations and patch compliance.

Metrics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and control effectiveness metrics.
• Lead gap and vulnerability forums, driving remediation actions with stakeholders.
• Recommend and implement enhancements to compliance monitoring tools and processes.

Stakeholder Engagement & Training

• Act as a trusted advisor to business and IT teams on compliance and risk topics.
• Deliver training and awareness sessions on security policies, audit readiness, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Represent the function in cross-functional governance forums and risk committees.

Required Skills & Experience

Mandatory

• Proven experience in Information Security Compliance, Risk Management, and Audit Readiness.
• Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks: HIPAA, SOX, NIST, CSA.
• Strong technical knowledge of firewalls, networks, SCCM, Windows systems, and Active Directory.
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability management processes.

Preferred

• Experience in a regulated industry (e.g., pharma, healthcare, finance).
• Familiarity with ISRM tools and GRC platforms.
• Certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, or CRISC.

Total Relevant Experience

13–16 years of progressive experience in Information Security, Compliance, Risk Management, or related domains, with a proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and audit programs in complex enterprise environments.

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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: 
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Accessibility and accommodation 
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