Information Security Analyst IV

About the role

Headquartered in the United States, Encore Capital Group (Encore) is a publicly traded international specialty finance company operating in various countries around the globe. Through our businesses - such as Midland Credit Management and Cabot Credit Management - we help consumers to restore their financial health as we further our Mission of creating pathways to economic freedom. Our commitment to building a positive workplace culture and a best-in-class employee experience have earned us accolades including Great Place to Work® certifications in many geographies where we operate. If you have a passion for helping others and thrive at a company that values innovation, inclusion and excellence, then Encore Capital Group is the right place for you. Encore Capital Group and all of its subsidiaries are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other status p

Responsibilities

• Lead various information security projects and initiatives throughout the year, which may include project planning, scoping, execution, documentation and reporting, and overseeing the work of other project team members.35%
• Provide consultative support on behalf of InfoSec to other department's security-related efforts and projects, as needed. This includes assisting IT as well as the broader organization with developing and implementing security controls, procedures, and standards. 20%
• Support the Information Security team's risk management efforts by performing security-related risk and control assessments, developing mitigation strategies and recommendations, and managing and tracking security issues to ensure they are appropriately addressed. 20%
• Assist our Encore entities with achieving and maintaining compliance with various information security frameworks (i.e. NIST Cybersecurity Framework, FFIEC, ISO 27001, etc.) and with industry and government rules and regulations as they relate to IT/security (e.g. SOX, PCI DSS). 15%
• This role is required to be on-call at least one week a month on a rotation. 5%
• Perform other duties, as assigned. 5%
• TRAVEL REQUIRMENTS :
• Domestic Travel:
• MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• EDUCATION: Bachelor's FIELD OF STUDY: Computer Science/Information Technology, Accountancy
• EXPERIENCE: 6+ years of business experience
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:
• Working knowledge of one or more of the regulatory environments (i.e. SOX, PCI DSS, GDPR, etc.) and/or applicable industry standard information security frameworks (i.e. NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, FFIEC, etc.)
• Knowledgeable in a specific skillset or area within information security, risk management, compliance, or related function
• Ability to lead projects and provide direction to junior staff
• Ability to complete day-to-day activities independently

Requirements

• EDUCATION: Master's or Advanced FIELD OF STUDY: Computer Science/Information Technology, Accountancy
• EXPERIENCE: 6+ years of business experience with 3+ years working in advisory/consulting/audit at a big four accounting firm or for a publicly traded company in a similar role
• CERTIFICATION(S): CISA, CRISC, CISSP, GIAC, and/or certification in a relevant security field
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:
• Audit/advisory knowledge
• Good communication skills
• Comfort interacting with various departments and levels within the organization
• Strong attention-to-detail

Benefits

Additional Information

The Information Security Analyst IV plays an integral part in the development, implementation, and compliance of information security across the global enterprise. Primarily responsible for managing risks related to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our information and will lead and support various information security efforts and initiatives.

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