Information Security Specialist

Company Description

MicroStrategy transforms organizations into intelligent enterprises through data-driven innovation. We match smart people to dynamic projects and technologies that truly challenge their talents. Curious and creative in outlook, our success is built on the talent and energy of smart and driven people. MicroStrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) is a worldwide leader in enterprise analytics and mobility software. A pioneer in the BI and analytics space, MicroStrategy delivers innovative software that empowers people to make better decisions and transform the way they do business. We provide our enterprise customers with world-class software and expert services so they can deploy unique intelligence applications.

Job Description

Company Description

MicroStrategy transforms organizations into intelligent enterprises through data-driven innovation. We match smart people to dynamic projects and technologies that truly challenge their talents. Curious and creative in outlook, our success is built on the talent and energy of smart and driven people. MicroStrategy is a worldwide leader in enterprise analytics and mobility software. A pioneer in the BI and analytics space, MicroStrategy delivers innovative software that empowers people to make better decisions and transform the way they do business. We provide our enterprise customers with world-class software and expert services so they can deploy unique intelligence applications.

Job Description

• Work with Information Security leads to establish target security profile for all monitored assets; define performance metrics and measure and report performance against established metrics on a regular basis
• Manage process for reviewing security for MicroStrategy vendors, contractors, and other third-party service providers
• Respond to security questionnaires from MicroStrategy’s clients regarding MicroStrategy Security capabilities. This requires understanding of MicroStrategy’s security environment and risk posture
• Document program monitoring and incident response program elements at both policy and procedural levels
• Document service level agreements associated with monitoring and incident response functionality
• Assist in the design, implementation, documentation, operation, and maintenance of security functionality relative to a wide variety of business applications, IT platforms and environments
• Perform hands-on implementation tasks of hardware and software required to maintain information security and conform to firm-wide policies
• Organize and participate in IT security planning sessions

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required; degrees and/or significant coursework in computer science, information assurance, information science, business or related is ideal
• 3-5 years of professional experience preferred; will provide training and professional development
• Functional knowledge of security information and management products, investigatory procedures, and event documentation/tracking preferred
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53, ISO 27001 and/or SOC2 is a plus
• Proven documentation skills, including proficiency with the documentation and documentation maintenance for process workflow diagrams
• Security+, SANS GIAC, CISSP, CISA, Microsoft, and/or ISO Lead Auditor certifications desired, but not required
• Familiarity with relevant SOX, COBIT and/or ISO standards related to data security/IT operations and business continuity is a plus
• Strong work ethic; willingness to work additional hours to meet business need and coordinate with colleagues globally
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work successfully with both IT and non-IT colleagues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail; ability to manage multiple work streams and correctly prioritize