Why this role stands out
This hybrid Senior Information Compliance Specialist role at BNY offers a significant opportunity to shape information security strategy and compliance within a leading financial institution. You'll thrive here if you possess a deep understanding of FedRamp and NIST frameworks, enjoy complex problem-solving, and are eager to lead critical compliance initiatives. Apply now to make a substantial impact and advance your career in information security.
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Job description
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Information Compliance Specialist to join our Information Security Division – Business Information Security Office. This role is located in Washington, DC
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
- Possess deep understanding of the FedRamp High and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework and supporting legislation such as the Federal Information System Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA).
- Develop and maintain comprehensive security documentation required by FedRamp, including conductive frequent reviews and updates for continued accuracy.
- Ensures internal controls related to information risk management are effective and drive the review of continued compliance to FedRamp High requirements.
- Lead the Authority to Operate (ATO) processes for information systems.
- Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge of information risk management best practices and a thorough understanding of control and risk management concepts.
- Perform security control assessments, including establishing metrics and measures to assess security control effectiveness, and provide recommendations for any areas of improvement.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all inquiries pertaining to audits, security documentation, and control compliance.
- Displays the ability to collaborate with team members (technical and non-technical) to ensure issues are addressed and relevant technical risk information is collected.
- Provide briefings on the ATO status, audit findings and remediations, and current control gaps.
- Contribute to reducing the likelihood of negative reputational and regulatory due to non-compliance with the Bank's information risk management policies and standards, including local procedures specific to the assigned business/business partner areas.
- Identify and assess potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Prepare and coordinate the evidence required for audits, including responding to any audit findings.
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required, advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in information security or related technology experience required, experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus
- Experience with federal compliance preferred.
- Demonstrated experience managing or executing successful ATO processes preferred.
- Certified Information Security Management (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) security certification preferred.
- Demonstrate deep understanding of FISMA requirements and NIST special publications (800-53, 800-37, 800-171).
- Excellent decision-making skills, moral/ethical standards, teamwork/collaboration, multitasking, and attention to detail.
- Exceptional organization and process management skills.
- Strong knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
- Proficiency in M365 applications.
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