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Executive Director for Information Security
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About Us:
Wireless Generation pioneered the adaptation of mobile technologies, including handheld computers and digital pens, for use in managing and improving teaching and learning in grades pre-K-12. The company's commitment to listening to educators and gaining a deep understanding of their challenges has lead to the development of offerings that optimally combine mobile tools, Internet technology, and in-person services to help improve student achievement in reading and math. Wireless Generation's mCLASS products and services streamline collection of data about student learning needs and school operations, facilitate data analysis and interpretation, and build educators' capacity to implement data-driven instructional programs that deliver better outcomes for children. State and district school systems across the country and overseas now rely upon these offerings to achieve and sustain growth in their classrooms. More information is available on the Web at www.wirelessgeneration.com.
Job Description:
Wireless Generation is looking for an Executive Director for Information Security to join our team. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Operations, this person will have overall responsibility for all aspects of information security throughout the company and will be responsible for ensuring that Wireless Generation's environment and processes are secure and in compliance with all relevant government regulations and contractual obligations. This position will have a dotted line reporting relationship to Wireless Generation's Legal and Finance Department heads.
Responsibilities:
Ensuring general information security for the Company (putting the proper measures in place to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information housed by Wireless Generation).
Identify, prioritize and track information security vulnerabilities.
Advise senior management on identified vulnerabilities and appropriate information security structures, policies and procedures.
Establish, maintain and customize information security controls to provide cost effective protection that is responsive to the confidentiality, integrity and availability needs for information owned or in custody of Wireless Generation.
Work cross-departmentally to establish and implement mechanisms for identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities.
Establish and lead Information Security Committee.
Maintain active involvement in all new product development activities to ensure products comply with information security and privacy standards.
Coordinate with the Information Technology Department on protection goals, objectives and metrics to measure effectiveness of new procedures and policies.
Coordinate with the Legal Department on compliance with all relevant laws and confidentiality requirements.
Coordinate with the Finance Department in ensuring implementation and maintenance of appropriate policies and controls.
Establish and maintain business processes with third parties.
Required Skills:
Ability to independently establish and implement an organization-wide agenda.
Ability to assess, analyze and propose efficient and cost effective solutions to identified risks.
Strong relationship building and collaboration skills.
Flexibility and willingness to partner with key stakeholders.
Knowledge / familiarity with current security policy compliance requirements such as FERPA, HIPAA, GLB, SOX, PCI DSS .
Proven track record of successful implementation of new systems and procedures within organizations.
Familiarity with NIST and other applicable security standards.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Significant project management experience.
Required Experience/Education:
Bachelors degree from a 4-year college in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Public Policy, Law or other related field required. Advanced degree highly desirable.
Minimum of 10 years of professional experience.
Substantial (min 2-3 years) early experience as a software developer and/or information technology specialist.
At least 3 years with primary focus of activities in information security, with at least 1 year of senior level responsibility for organizational information security.
Experience in the development and implementation of security programs, policies, and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to present plans and proposals to Executive Management.
CISSP certification preferred.
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Wireless Generation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.
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Friday, July 18, 2008