What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Security Specialist position at Point B?
Management Consulting has been the foundation of Point B’s employee-owned company for 25 years. Our collaborative, forward looking leadership approach ensures our customers are on the right path to success.
What makes Point B different? An employee-ownership model that gives you a voice in directing your career and building our company. Diverse leadership opportunities to expand your skills, along with the support needed to deliver great results. A unique culture that recognizes the importance of flexibility and collaboration.
Point B has been consistently recognized as one of the best places to work by Fortune® magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Consulting® magazine, Vault.com® and many others.
The Data Security Specialist is a client-facing role situated at the forefront of our Cyber Security strategy and digital transformation efforts. Reporting to the Cybersecurity Practice Leader, the Data Security Specialist plays a critical role in helping evaluate, govern, design, strategize and advise clients to align their Data Security priorities, working with them to deliver and implement new solutions to everyday Security concerns.
WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:
Advise on customer engagements centered around data security, data governance, data management, project management and endpoint (Data Loss Prevention) protection. This is an emergent role where you will contribute to the development and growth of the Cyber Security and Solutions practice. You will have growth opportunity through development of service offering, partnership with external business and training/upskill opportunities.
Partner with appropriate Client business stakeholders to plan, implement and support foundational data security requirements and their respective software/technology
Project/Engagement leadership
POV creation, vendor alignment strategies and operational efficiency reviews, providing guidance as Subject Matter Expert in the Data Security domain
Deliver client specific Data Security consulting and support, serving as a trusted partner
Development of standards, procedures, and guidelines
Advise and implement Data Security best practices and frameworks
Work closely with business stakeholders and product owners to identify business requirements and translate to design solutions
Collaborate with peer engagement leads to define and establish best-in-class, effective, and consistent engagement practices
WHAT WE OFFER:
A unique opportunity to build and mature the Data Security practice. You will have the exciting opportunity to contribute to growth strategy and move into diversified, senior roles. We welcome proactive leadership and provide a place for growth mindsets to flourish. We believe in each member of our team loving their job and being excited to come to work every day.
THE KIND OF PEOPLE WE LOOK FOR: Conceptual and logical thinkers, independent starters, engaged leaders, versatile consultants that love a challenge, big thinkers, highly organized professionals that can work multiple projects simultaneously, problem solvers who loves growth, collaboration, and embodies a client first mentality.
WHAT WE EXPECT YOU'VE ALREADY DONE:
Bachelor’s Degree in related field
1-3 years IT Consulting or equivalent experience
1-3 years’ experience implementing key elements of Data Security / Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
1-3 years’ experience supporting business lines/stakeholders in evaluating and remediating security and risk
Solid and broad technical foundation to include knowledge of Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Governance and Data Management
Understanding of DLP features and solutions (centralized management, policy creation)
Knowledge of protecting data in motion, at rest and in use
Understanding of IT standards, procedures, and policies (NIST, ISO27000)
Detail oriented with analytic mindset
Understanding of software development lifecycles
Proven problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
Ability to confidently present analysis to leadership with recommendations and observations
Demonstrated ability to self-direct project outcomes, with minimal supervision to achieve goals
Ability to build consensus and cooperation as well as to influence, interact and negotiate with senior leadership
Strong communication and customer relationship skills (Soft Skills)
Experience with Microsoft Office suite including MS Project and Visio
Industry information security certification (e.g., CISM, CISSP, or related)
Knowledge of international laws and standards (GDPR)
Knowledge of change, project, or agile management methodologies and principles and the ability to integrate them into project design
Leadership/Team Management Skills
YOUR OFFICE HOME BASE:
Any Point B Office Location
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When you apply for this role, your information will be personally reviewed by our talent acquisition team (not by a robot). You can expect to hear back from us with feedback if we think there could be a fit and what next steps look like.
ABOUT POINT B
Point B is a consulting company dedicated to helping organizations with critical initiatives in the areas of customer engagement, growth investments, workforce experience and operations excellence. Our diverse set of experts spans 13 U.S. locations, with international reach via our partnership with Nextcontinent. We’ve helped global organizations of all stages and sizes achieve sustainable success by focusing on the humans at the center of change.
What makes Point B Different?
Our Founding Purpose and Values of our firm. Be part of a fun and collaborative culture with teams that are as passionate about their communities as they are about their clients
Employee Ownership – Giving you a voice in directing your career and building our firm
Benefits – Our comprehensive package includes competitive base pay and an annual bonus, complete health benefits including an option for 100% employer paid premium for medical, vision and dental coverage for employees, ownership shares through our ESOP, self-directed time off and more
Work-Life Balance – A unique culture that recognizes the importance of flexibility and collaboration. Our local and national model empowers you to choose the life you want
Award winning – We are proud to be named a Best Workplace in the US by Fortune magazine, Best Workplaces for Millennials, and Best Workplaces for Women. Hear more about why people love working at Point B on GlassDoor
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
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