Principal IT Security Analyst

Job Number: 2168

Position Title: Principal IT Security Analyst

External Description:

The Principal Information Security Analyst is a team leader that defines and implements technical solutions to identified information security risks. This position will lead the implementation of key information security initiatives. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with Talbots corporate information security policies, and enforcing implementation of Talbots security architecture. This includes safeguarding the security of all computing platforms, data, and networking within the corporation, oversight of the security configuration, and monitoring.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design, implement and configure security applications and infrastructure to support corporate policies, federal and state security regulations.
• Be an information security Subject Matter Expert; lead application and system development teams to configure and deploy systems and applications in a secure manner, including familiarity with Cloud implementations of applications and infrastructure.
• Design, plan and conduct infrastructure security assessments of all layers of the information system including networking, servers, operating systems, databases and applications.
• Understand a secure network infrastructure including the design of network segmentation, firewall policies, and configuration of security devices.
• Perform security baseline discovery of current infrastructure and identification of gaps between existing procedures, policy, and industry standards/best practices
• Lead investigations of computer security incidents including incident response, containment of the incident and forensics.
• Create and maintain infrastructure security framework and policies to ensure Talbots is able to meets its regulatory compliance and audit needs.
• Research and identify industry information security best practices and develop an action plan for executing changes as needed to enhance system security and ensure the integrity of the Talbots infrastructure.
• Serve as a technical Team Lead on security projects.
• Prepares deployment and post deployment plans to support the conversion and deployment of the security solution
• All other information security duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering or other related engineering discipline preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years in information security, with emphasis on monitoring, incident response, and compliance.
• CISSP required., GIAC certification desirable, other industry security certifications a plus
• Risk Assessment experience; knowledge of IT risk management concepts such as risk assessment, risk identification, risk response and mitigation, risk monitoring and reporting etc.
• Experience with US laws and regulations such as GLBA, Massachusetts Privacy Act, and FISMA.
• Experience in a PCI Compliance environment
• Experience in Cloud computing
• Experience with technology risk disciplines including Information Security, Data Privacy, and Regulatory Compliance.
• Understanding of the NIST SP800 framework
• Hands-on experience not only in assessing complex networks and systems, but also in leading the design and configuration of complex security controls.
• ITIL or CoBIT background a plus

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Company Profile:

Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, the company is known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and  can enhance an already thriving culture.  With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a  full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.

EEO Employer Verbiage:

Talbots is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, or any other category protected by applicable law. Talbots is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process please contact recruiting@talbots.com. Talbots will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business.

PositionType_Description: Full Time

Location_formattedLocationLong: Hingham, Massachusetts US