Senior Security Consultant

Company: Secure Digital Solutions is a professional security and privacy services organization specializing in information security governance and regulatory compliance. SDS provides services to medium and large enterprises, government agencies and non-profits primarily in the Midwest. Founded in 2005, Secure Digital Solutions is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN.

• Currently a privately held company with a repeat client base providing majority of revenue
• Founded in 2005 growth has been consistent year over year
• Certified consultants having CISSP, CISA, CISM and J.D.
• Internal processes and methodologies to provide multiple clients with consistent repeatable services

Our core offerings include Unified Compliance (ISO 27001, FISMA, FDA CFR 21 part 11, PCI DSS, HIPAA(security & privacy rules), GLBA), Strategic Security Program planning, Security Governance, Privacy Compliance (including incident planning), IT Audit and Regulatory Control testing, Network Vulnerability Assessments and Risk Management program development.

Opportunity: Due to our growth in the market, Secure Digital Solutions is seeking qualified resources to fulfill the role of Senior Information Security Consultant. A Secure Digital Solutions Professional Services Consultant delivers consulting project activities to clients within various industries. The position requires strong interpersonal, writing and risk assessment skills along with the ability to effectively articulate the business issues and solutions to Director-level clients. Technical responsibilities include problem identification, system architecture definition, design, solution development and planning. This position will work directly with our Managing Partner to identify key opportunities, ensure work integrity and develop statements of work. The right candidate must have strong communication skills and be highly motivated. This position requires out of state travel generally between 10-25%.

Minimum requirements include:

• Information Security experience as demonstrated by holding certifications as CISSP, CISM, or CISA
• Demonstrated experience working in a regulated industry such as banking, healthcare or government
• Familiar with security with healthcare or financial regulatory requirements
• At least 8 years experience performing duties specific to an information security professional
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel locally within a 120-mile radius of Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area

Experience with the following:

• Developing security policies, standards, procedures and guidelines
• Performing risk assessments
• Design and implementation of information protection architecture and security solutions
• Security audit experience in control validation and artifact gathering as supporting evidence
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communications
• Experience in preparing and delivering executive-level briefings on information security issues
• Understanding of a wide range of information security technologies such as access controls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, server technologies, networking components, remote access technologies
• Detailed understanding of key security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001/27002, FISMA (NIST SP 800-53), and COBIT.
• Experience developing project remediation plans to address weaknesses identified from risk assessments
• Understanding of proper compensating controls and technologies to meet regulatory, standard or framework control requirements
• Demonstrated project management and leadership skills
• Strong technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills

Minimum qualifications:

• College degree or equivalent experience required
• 8+ years experience directly working with regulatory compliance, information security management or risk assessment activities
• Self motivated / highly driven and results oriented
• Willing to take initiative and manage time effectively
• Ability to travel with personal vehicle up to 120 mile radius from Minneapolis-St. Paul
• Demonstrate excellent communication and organization skills
• Ability to speak, formally present and clearly articulate complex project findings to Executive audiences
• Ability to coherently and legibly type client requirements into proposal and Statement of Work templates

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Secure Digital Solutions offers an excellent compensation package including salary, commissions and benefits, professional training and career growth.

Email resume and cover letter to: careers@securedigitalsolutions.com