Sr. Security Specialist

The Senior Security Specialist will be the security owner assigned to all products at SHI and responsible for mapping and documenting security processes to practices and products across multiple business and technical teams.  This role involves understanding and ensuring the security of the organization's products by developing security documentation including policies and processes.  The candidate will lead the technical coordination amongst multiple teams to ensure best practice and efficiencies are regularly gained.  The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of security frameworks, experience creating processes and excellent technical writing skills.

This position is required to report to the SHI Somerset, NJ office location as determined by SHI management. 

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $14 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.

Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 6,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.
• Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.
• Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.
• World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours. 

Includes but not limited to:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams by representing the security practice to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of the organization's operations. 
• Responsible for the security ownership of SHI products, ensuring they meet the organization's security requirements and standards. 
• Map and build security processes into new and improving practices, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices. 
• Work closely with the security practice to coordinate, map and mature workloads amongst the team.   
• Develop and maintain documentation for business continuity and disaster recovery (DR) strategies to ensure organizational resilience. 
• Provide guidance to colleagues on security-related best practices and requirements. 
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including security policies, procedures, and guidelines. 
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, technologies, and best practices. 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

• 7+ years of information security experience 

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, GIAC, OSCP, IAM, ITIL, or equivalent

• Strong knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CISA

• Excellent technical writing skills, with experience creating and maintaining security documentation

• Experience with security tools and technologies such as SIEM, MDR, SOAR, endpoint security, network security, and vulnerability management

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Knowledge of cloud security and experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP
• Experience with security awareness training and email security solutions
• Familiarity with secure development life cycle (SDLC) and application security

• The estimated annual pay range for this position is $70,000 - $120,000. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual.
• Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status.