Information Security Officer
Boston, MA

Job Description

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. Significant experience directly related to this position may substitute for all or a portion of the degree requirements.

Professional Certification: (CISSP, GIAC, CISA, CISM, etc.) One of the security certifications is required.

Experience: At least six years of varied information technology experience is required. Applicable experience includes, but is not limited to, computer and networking infrastructure, operating systems, application software development, project management, regulatory compliance, risk management, and providing training. Three years of direct experience in information security-related duties is required. Experience in a public sector or healthcare setting is desired.

Skills: The ability to understand hardware and software systems is required. The ability to maintain confidentiality regarding information processed, stored, or accessed by the systems is required. The ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and to reason analytically is required. The ability to work with and train people possessing differing levels of technical knowledge is required. Effective verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in writing technical specifications are required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.