Information Security Consultant

Truist Bank • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Manages information security projects and processes and conducts threat analysis, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and system monitoring to identify and mitigate risks. Deploys incident response efforts and identity and access management practices, provides technical guidance and direction, and enforces security policies to enhance and maintain the organization’s information security posture.

The role manages security projects aligned with organizational policies and regulatory requirements; assesses threats and vulnerabilities; monitors system access and uses forensic tools for attack detection, investigation, and reconstruction; and coordinates responses to security incidents. It also deploys identity and access management, data protection, and security best practices, collaborates with internal teams to protect against unauthorized access and data breaches, supports security technologies, enforces policies and standards, develops technical solutions through analysis of security and privacy systems, and provides technical direction for security initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, a related field, or equivalent education, training, and work-related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in information security.
• Strong knowledge of data security, privacy laws, regulatory compliance, and advanced security technologies.
• Experience in threat analysis, vulnerability testing, incident response, and forensic methodologies.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a relevant technical discipline.
• Experience in the financial services industry.
• Advanced professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of enterprise security architectures, risk management frameworks, and cutting-edge security technologies.
• Experience managing technical projects or processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage information security projects and processes aligned with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct threat analysis, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Monitor system access and embed forensic tools for attack detection, investigation, and reconstruction.
• Respond strategically to security incidents and coordinate incident response activities to minimize impact.
• Deploy identity and access management, data protection, and security best practices across the organization.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to safeguard against unauthorized access and data breaches.
• Implement and support security technologies and tools to enhance the organization's security posture.
• Enforce security policies, standards, and procedures to address emerging threats and compliance needs.
• Develop technical solutions using deep analysis of technical security and privacy systems.
• Provide technical guidance and direction for security-related projects, initiatives, and processes.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• Tax-preferred savings accounts
• 401(k) plan
• At least 10 days of vacation during the first year, prorated based on hire date and full-time or part-time status
• 10 sick days, prorated
• Paid holidays
• May be eligible for a defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan, depending on position and division

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior