Senior Security Consultant - Healthcare

Business Group: Avaya Enterprise Security Practice (AESP)

Job Category: Security Consulting

State/City (US): Continental US

Country: United States

Contact: mjfortuna@avaya.com

Job Description:
Healthcare information and communications security consultant responsible for security policy development and review, security assessments, and network security design for Avaya clients in the healthcare vertical. Consultants work independently and with other team members and client stakeholders on policy and risk assessments to enable customers to establish and maintain information and communications security processes, effectively communicating security risks and compliance issues to client management while researching industry best practices and keeping abreast of regulatory changes. An internal audit background in the healthcare or banking industry is a plus. Knowledge of federal and state security and privacy laws, particularly HIPAA, as well as healthcare industry standards such as CMS, JCAHO, etc. is critical. Candidates must have a thorough understanding of risk assessment processes for information and communications systems, keen analytical skills to identify high-risk vulnerabilities and develop appropriate countermeasures, and the ability to relate business requirements and risks to specific security policy and procedures. In addition, candidates must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, strong customer service, project management and collaboration abilities (including the ability to manage client expectations) and must be able to present and discuss technical information clearly and persuasively to audiences of varied abilities.

Qualifications:
In addition to the above skills, candidate must have a minimum of 7+ years of information security experience with a minimum of 3 years administering or auditing enterprise security programs, policies, and standards. Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) are preferred. Minimum BA/BS required. Candidate must be willing to travel up to 50% or more. Received on Thu May 22 13:06:11 2003