Cyber Security, Associate

About this role

Role Description:

The Information Security team member will augment the Supply Chain Security team and play an integral part in the development, implementation, and compliance of technical security across the enterprise.  The candidate will be key contributor to ongoing security assessments of third-party tools and products and will regularly act as a voice of Information Security to business teams and management, building cyber security confidence in support of business development and governance processes.

Responsibilities:

• Perform focused assessments of existing or new service providers, and technologies being introduced into the firm’s environment.

• Experience in performing cyber security due diligence assessments of third-party service providers and vendors.

• Provide governance and oversight over existing and new SaaS and IaaS products

• Influence the overall direction for securing infrastructure, applications and third parties service providers for the firm

• Communicate risk assessment findings to information security stakeholders or business partners and influences the risk mitigation

• Provide consultative advice to information security customers that enables them to make informed risk management decisions

• Performing assessments of new and existing Internet of Things (IoT) Deployments

• Identify appropriate controls to effectively manage information risks as needed

• Identify opportunities to improve risk posture, developing solutions for remediating or mitigating risks and assessing the residual risk

• Maintain strong working relationships with individuals and groups involved in managing information risks across the organization

• Support the documentation of Information Security Policies and Standards

• Security assessments of third-party software packages deployed on machines

• Perform vulnerability impact analysis of newly identified vulnerabilities of the firm’s critical service providers

Candidates will be evaluated based on their ability to perform the duties listed above while demonstrating the skills and competencies necessary to be highly effective in the role. These skills and competencies include:

• Strong documentation and process-oriented background with experience working on complex technology projects

• An ability to effectively influence others to account for the plans and collaborative behaviors for results

• An ability to communicate complex and technical issues to diverse audiences, orally and in writing, in an easily understood, authoritative, and actionable manner

• An ability to identify and assesses the severity and potential impact of risks and communicate risk assessment findings to risk owners in a way that influences optimum risk mitigation

• Strong decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate one

• Ability to react to high pressure dynamic changing environments

• Excellent prioritization capabilities, with an aptitude for breaking down work into manageable parts, effectively assessing the priority and time required to complete each part

• An ability to work on several tasks simultaneously and pay attention to sources of information from inside and outside one’s network within an organization

• An ability to apply original and innovative thinking to produce new ideas and create innovative products, solutions, or approaches

• A discipline and interpersonal skills to work well in a global environment, complementing teams in multiple remote locations

Experience

• Degree in Business, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field

• Working knowledge of data analysis techniques, including Excel, Python and basic SQL skills

• Experience with agile project management

• Knowledge of Azure security, AWS security, web security, including API and token security

• 5+ years Information Security experience

• 3+ years with risk advisory and senior management communication, metrics, collaboration to drive risk-based results

• 3+ years of experience with documenting, project management, written analysis for Information Security risk assessments

• 3+ years of experience in an Enterprise Risk Management and/or assessing controls within a Technology and/or Financial Services firm

• Experience with information security management frameworks (e.g., IS027001, COBIT, NIST 800, SOC 2 Type 2)

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

• AWS, GCP, or Azure security certifications are a plus

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.