Information Security Specialist

Information Security Specialist - DSPM Technical Policy Management

The Information Security Specialist - DSPM Technical Policy Management role will be part of a dynamic team that will lead activities for data discovery, classification, and risk assessment within the DSPM (Data Security Posture Management) group with close ties to the EDM initiative. This individual will utilize DSPM tooling for creation of technical policies based on data requirements from laws, regulations, and directives.

Responsibilities of this position will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Identifying data risk areas for evaluation.
• Performing scans of data sources for asset tagging.
• DSPM (Data Security Posture Management) tool policy definition.
• Classification of data elements with applied categories according to sensitivity, risk level, and applicable laws/regulations.
• Assessment of data risk applied guidance and recommendations.
• Working across organizations to gather technical and business requirements.
• Evaluation of controls to identify effectiveness and gaps.
• Working with control owners on preventative and reactive solutions.
• Management of data assets, including risk documentation and data inventory.
• Preparing, executing, and presenting reporting for leadership, examiners, and business partners.
• Participating in all key activities related to DSPM.
• Providing backup or support for other processes on the team as required.
• Resolving Control Gaps.
• Data Risk Reporting.
• Control Identification.
• Control Owner Coordination.
• Evidence Assurance.
• Data Control Prescription.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years data management experience.
• At least 4 years of experience in a Risk, Compliance, Privacy, Audit, or Information Security role.
• Proficient understanding of data discovery and classification principles.
• Experience with databases and unstructured data sources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for risk and technical concepts.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proven ability to build relationships with key partner collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous data governance or technical asset inventory role.
• Knowledge of Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) tools and processes.
• Risk assessment and risk management process experience.
• Understanding of company data risk policies, procedures, and standards.
• Experience with established industry Information Security best practices.
• Understanding of data-related laws and regulations.
• Technical database coding abilities.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.