Information Security Pre-Assessment CoordinatorChicago, Illinois;Denver, ColoradoJob Description:At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!Job Description:This job is responsible for assessing the bank's technologies, applications, and overall security controls to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities that may impact Bank of America's information security. Key responsibilities include developing a better understanding of Bank of America's Global Information Security policy and relevant cyber security threats to complete security assessments. Job expectations include developing technical subject matter expertise to support partners, and adapting testing methods to emerging cyber security regulations and evolving threats.Skills:
Critical Thinking
Customer and Client Focus
Information Systems Management
Problem Solving
Threat Analysis
Cyber Security
Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines Management
Quality Assurance
Risk Analytics
Technology System Assessment
Business Acumen
Business Intelligence
Data Privacy and Protection
Data and Trend Analysis
Position SummaryPrimary role of pre-assessment coordinators –
Be able to scope any application for any type of ADSF assessment.
Work directly with application managers and risk partners to gather information necessary for application security assessments for the purposes of scheduling, engaging, follow-up, and escalation.
Data gathering of application requirements (scope – approx. 500+) – follow-up, escalation if required to Team Manager and other Leadership contacts.
Requirements include gathering pre-requisite information, validating the information, facilitating demo’s of applications in scope for application security assessments with Application Managers, and Application Assessor and working with the application team to get the assessors access provisioned.
Attend and provide bi-weekly status updates to team (management routines).
Managing of requests for new assessments (ah-hoc request for application assessments across the enterprise).
Management of projects related to larger engagements (multiple, simultaneous assessments of application groups).
Work directly with line of business partners, information security officers and others to understand technical and business needs as well as addressing any concerns
Qualifications:
2 + years experience in Information Security - (familiarity w/ application/vulnerability assessments)
Foundational background in IT.
Ability to communicate and explain technical concepts to Technical and Non-Technical business and application owners.
Executive presence with both internal and external stakeholders. Ability to communicate professionally over email and by phone.
Excellent project management, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy with dedication to superior service.
Advanced Knowledge of MS Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, SharePoint and Word
An excellent presence with both internal and external stakeholders. Ability to communicate professional over email and by phone.
Exceptional analytical and critical thinking abilities; Able to develop and convey a point of view
Ability to think strategically and execute against a strategic plan
Professionalism, dependability, integrity and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude. Able to thrive in a dynamic team environment
Highly motivated self starter with ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines. Individual with desire to learn and teach others, high energy, positive attitude
Strong analytical skills/problem solving/conceptual thinking
Ability to work with Technical and Non Technical business owners
Desired
Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related degree or 7+ years work experience in IT
Strong technical skills and big data knowledge
Shift:1st shift (United States of America)Hours Per Week:40Bank of America and its affiliates consider for employment and hire qualified candidates without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our teammates.To view the "EEO is the Law" poster, CLICK HERE (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) .To view the "EEO is the Law" Supplement, CLICK HERE (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCPEEOSupplementFinalJRFQA508c.pdf) .Bank of America aims to create a workplace free from the dangers and resulting consequences of illegal and illicit drug use and alcohol abuse. Our Drug-Free Workplace and Alcohol Policy (“Policy”) establishes requirements to prevent the presence or use of illegal or illicit drugs or unauthorized alcohol on Bank of America premises and to provide a safe work environment.To view Bank of America’s Drug-free workplace and alcohol policy, CLICK HERE .