Security and Compliance Consultant

About the Role
Under the guidance of the SOC Manager, this position provides security-related consultations to customers and employees. Security and Compliance Consultants coordinate with customer Compliance Officers and various business units on creating standardized processes and tools for identifying and implementing regulatory rule sets, auditing and tracking policies and operating procedures, and helping manage the overall risk and security posture of a customer’s environment. Responsibilities
• Organize and assist in developing action plans to resolve risks.
• Organize and assist in planning for deficiencies identified in security assessments.
• Plan with customers to meet budgetary needs and risk and security objectives.
• Identify and eliminate risks of noncompliance, both externally and internally.
• Assisting with educating the workforce on information security through training and building awareness
• Develop remediation scopes and manage regulatory and compliance-related standards and assessments.
• Work with other colleagues within OMEGA SYSTEMS teams to deliver an effective security service offering.
• Help ensure Customer security services teams focus on achieving results using all available resources from initiation to resolution.
• Strong problem-solving and logical thinking skills; able to quickly absorb and relate new technical concepts and build on learned knowledge.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly an ability to relay technical concepts to a business audience.
• Build effective working relationships at all levels by simplifying complex technical messages and advocating for OMEGA SYSTEMS customer support teams, both externally and internally.
• Deploy and manage data discovery platform(s).
• Deploy and manage risk
- and security-related scanning tools and application(s).
• Conduct periodic scans of customer networks to discover vulnerabilities.
• Experience designing secure networks, systems, and application architectures
• Direct experience with anti-virus software, intrusion detection, firewalls, and content filtering
• Develop and review internal company policies and work with customers to ensure they are followed.
• Report to customers concerning the organization’s compliance with laws and regulations.
• Assist with noncompliance situations by creating realistic plans to address them.
• Conduct regular audits to identify potential weaknesses and noncompliance situations.
• Assist with penetration testing
• Coordinate efforts with the SOC team on security-related reporting and issues.
• Coordinate incident response activities with customers.
• Lead technical and forensic investigation activities on breach(es), preparing any reports of findings for management.
• Security awareness training of the workforce on information security standards, policies, and best practices
• Knowledge of disaster recovery technologies and methods
• Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated. Environment
• The job operates in a professional office environment.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones. Travel Requirements
• This position requires minimal travel. Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in information security, business management, law, finance, business administration, or any other relevant field
• MS in Computer Science or Information Management Required Skills
• 3+ years in roles that directly exposed them to managing risks and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Preferred Skills
• MS in Computer Science or Information Management Comprehensive Benefits Package:
• Medical coverage with multiple plan options, including a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA) and employer contribution
• Dental and vision coverage
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with a match
• Flexible work arrangements, with in-office, hybrid, and remote options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Additional ancillary policies Equal Opportunity Statement It is the Company's policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Omega Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race including hair texture and natural hair styles), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including transgender identity, status and transitioning), gender expression and sex stereotyping, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information (including genetic information), family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, engaging in protected communications regarding employee wages, requesting a reasonable accommodation on the basis of disability or bona fide religious belief or practice, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Applicants and employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. The Company shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.