Oracle/SQL Security Specialist
- Employer
- Allstate Insurance Company
- Location
- Irving, Texas
- Salary
- Not Specified
- Closing date
- Sep 19, 2019
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- Category
- IT
- Job Type
- Not Specified
- Career Level
- Not Specified
Job Details
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Job Description
The successful candidate will liaise between the Database Administration (DBA) team and Allstate Information Security (AIS), keeping clear lines of communication including transparency on upcoming security initiatives, reporting of security risks to leadership, helping shape remediation, and developing external and internal message points.
The Database Security specialist will bring a broad range of professional skills along with strong interpersonal skills required for problem-solving, collaboration with cross-functional workgroups and for tracking and reporting of program status, compliance gaps, and risks.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify instances of non-compliance with security controls and work with management to ensure corrective action is pursued;
- Identify issues with and recommend improvements to existing processes, procedures, systems and controls;
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Work proactively with management to seek ways to improve security control compliance;
strategic goals; - Clearly articulate Allstate security policies, standards, and guidelines to both technical and business audiences alike;
- Contribute to the development, implementation and ongoing delivery of enterprise security controls and monitoring in response to growing and changing cyber risks;
- Coordinating and liaising across multiple functional areas to facilitate the accomplishments of
- Step Change Relational Database Access Program; metrics & reporting; enterprise security policy & standards; audit management; and project prioritization/delivery process.
- Working collaboratively with DBA Delivery Leads, technical SMEs, and various business partners/functions to support the successful delivery of the overall program
- Providing high-level guidance on security and information risk management approaches and outcomes as defined by program stakeholders and information security strategy
- Maintaining, managing, and monitoring stakeholder relationships, RACI and partnering accountability
- Promoting a compliant & risk-aware culture within the DBA organization, ensure efficient and effective risk and compliance management practices by adhering to required standards and processes
- Preparing presentations, reports, and other formal and informal communications to internal business partners and direct management.
- Designing an approach to enable the enterprise to be proactive, make risk-based security decisions, meet regulatory requirements, and industry-accepted best practices
- Recommending operationally feasible and cost-effective solutions to reduce risk, as appropriate
- Promote sound security practice and accountability across Allstate business units, brands, and family of companies
- Helping partners proactively maintain a strong cybersecurity preparedness and response posture
- General assurance compliance program support, partnering with external auditors, security architects/engineers, and various program management areas as required
- Responsible for building effective working relationships, making sound decisions, successfully making changes, initiating action and achieving results as a trusted advisor
Job Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of GRC (Governance Risk and Compliance) experience,
- Relevant postsecondary education and/or industry standard certifications
- Practical working knowledge of Oracle and SQL Server Database Management Systems
- Understanding of IT security best practices by applying depth and breadth of expertise in multiple domains and security disciplines
- Previous experience of writing quality documentation and/or presentations - Proficient in MS Office Suite – Power Point, Excel and SharePoint
- Analytical aptitude with an emphasis on investigative, methodical critical questioning and logical thinking; a data-driven decision maker
- Experience of effectively managing multiple, competing projects/priorities while achieving targeted completion results
- Knowledge of the organizations core business and mission processes
Preferred Competencies
- Basic knowledge of: PCI DSS 3.2, HIPAA applicable security / privacy controls, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404, ISO/IEC 27000 family of standards, NIST 800-53, NIST cybersecurity framework, and COBIT
The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation, which includes a drug screen.
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