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Lead, Information Security Strategy ( Cybersecurity Exam Management )

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Lead, Information Security Strategy ( Cybersecurity Exam Management )

Riverwoods, IL

Discover. A brighter future.

With us, you'll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it - we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.

Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.

Job Description:

What You'll Do

  • Manages project tasks, including coordinating testing activities with developers, testers, and business partners.
  • Prepares presentations, reports, and communications to the business and management.
  • Promotes the awareness of policies and strategies.
  • Defines and integrates current and future mission environments into strategy operations.
  • Ensures career fields are managed in accordance with organizational policies and directives.
  • Drives various work streams and timelines that deliver frameworks for strategies.
  • Responsible for developing plans and strategies to support and align with organizational department missions and initiatives. Ensures appropriate oversight while driving performance in managing governance, risk, and compliance in business environments.
  • Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management

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How You'll Do It

  • Drives various work streams and timelines that deliver frameworks for strategies.
  • Defines and integrates current and future mission environments into strategy operations.
  • Promotes the awareness of policies and strategies.
  • Prepares presentations, reports, and communications to the business and management.
  • Manages project tasks including the coordination of testing activities with developers, testers, and business partners
  • Ensures career fields are managed in accordance with organizational policies and directives

Qualifications You'll Need
The Basics

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration and Management, Information Technology, Business Administration and Management
  • 2+ years of experience with Information Security, Risk Management, Cyber Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance
  • SANS GIAC Introduction to information security (GISF)
  • In Lieu of Education, 6+ years of experience in Information Security, Risk Management, Cyber Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance

Internal applicants only: technical proficiency rating of Competent on the Dreyfus Cyber engineering scale.

Physical and Cognitive Requirements
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by federal, state, and local laws:

Primarily remain in a stationary position.

Occasionally move about the work environment to complete the major responsibilities of the job.

Primarily performed indoors in an office setting

Ability to communicate verbally.; Ability to communicate in written form.

Bonus Points If You Have

4+ years of experience with Information security and controls experience

  • Certified Information Security Systems Professional

External applicants will be required to perform a technical interview.

Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Nov-30-2024. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.

Compensation:
The base pay for this position generally ranges between $77,500.00 to $131,500.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.

Benefits:

We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
  • STD, Life, LTD and AD&D
  • Recognition Program
  • Education Assistance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Family Support Programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com.

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.

Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights & Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision)

Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email HireAccommodation@discover.com. Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.

Client-provided location(s): Riverwoods, IL 60015, USA
Job ID: Discover-R41796
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses