Job Description

Quorum Software is the largest provider of energy software worldwide powering growth and profitability for energy businesses by connecting people, workflows, and systems with decision-readydata.

As the CISO, you will be responsible for providing overall direction, guidance and leadership in the development and implementation of security policies and controls.You will interface with senior management to provide insights and input into the overall organization cyber security strategy to ensure consistent delivery of business and information technology services. This position willcontinually assess opportunities for improvement to Quorum’s Information Security Policies and approach to managing the Information Security Program in response to operational and business circumstances, legal considerations and / or technical developments. In addition, this hands-on position will conduct periodic risk assessments, propose strategies to mitigate risks, evaluate technologies and develop the controls and procedures to ensure safeguards are implemented as required and are being properly applied.

The CISO supports the CIO in managing key facets of IT security and compliance with business requirements and other laws and regulations. He or she works with the various IT & business functions to evaluate the design and effectiveness of the current environment, both operational and technical, identify risks, areas of concern, and implement appropriate solutions as needed. The CISO reports to the Chief Information Officer.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate is cyber obsessed and has a minimum of 12 years of hands-on experience in leading Information Security Programs, developing policies and procedures, implementing controls, and an in-depth understanding of relevant technologies and protocols. Join a team that is on a journey to secure the world and where everyone matters!

• Work alongside senior management and IT peers to build and manage the long-term corporate security strategy for Quorum and work with internal and external consultants as appropriate to conduct independent security audits.
• Assess risks and opportunities for improvement to Quorum’s Information Security Policies and manage the effective implementation of the Information Security Program.
• Establish controls to ensure that safeguards are effective in mitigating risks to the company’s information assets, intellectual property, and identity management systems and that statutory, regulatory, customer and contractual requirements are met.
• Manage the evaluation and implementation of solutions to monitor and secure Quorum information assets in coordination with peers in IT and other departments.
• Assess risks in the design of new services and changes to the IT infrastructure and business applications and ensure the adequacy of the controls.
• Provides guidance to IT staff to ensure good security practices are implemented and create and drive awareness to the Security program across the organization.
• And other duties as assigned.

Priorities & Key Objectives in - :

• Lead the IT information security / data protection initiatives aiming to enable Quorum to align with European privacy key requirements & process
• Facilitate NIST / DFARS, SOC2, and ISO certifications and maintain compliance
• Define and adjust Quorum IT information security baseline policy so they are aligned with local entities’ IT information security policies, IT risk assessments and NIST Security Framework and policies or guidelines of the Quorum’s sponsor
• Oversee the vulnerability scan & pen test process based upon a centralized platform of systematic intrusion testing for all entities
• Assist local entities and local IT Heads / Security Officers in the event of a security incident / breach, ensuring postmortem analysis are drawn to completion
• Report on the IT continuity / DRP plans in place in the local entities
• Provide advice & assistance to IT Business domains / lines of business in handling the information security facet of B2B tenders and major business projects

Requirements

• Minimum of 12+ years of enterprise Information Security leadership experiences understanding and applying a balanced information security framework that supports a complex regulated multi business unit Quorum.
• Minimum of 12+ years of experience performing information security assessments, delivering successfully on assessment remediation plans, and navigating Quorum through the creation and execution of their information security roadmap
• Proven track record in the Digital & Information Technology domain and solid experience in IT security services
• A good & broad understanding of technical aspects of information and IT technology and core security components more such as : network, firewall, proxy, VPN, anti-malware, email protection and filtering, system security controls, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, etc. “white-hat”-type experience a strong plus
• Experience in multinational environments, ideally composed of mid-sized and small companies (i.e., with limited resources and low IT security maturity)
• Experience in Data Privacy, SOC and ISO
• Leadership : ability to act as a technical security lead
• Analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to conduct research into IT security issues and products as required
• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
• Highly self-motivated and directed with a keen attention to detail and execution
• Team-oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative environment.

Preferred Skills

One or more of the following certifications a plus :

• CISM, CISSP certifications
• GIAC Security Essentials
• Background Check : The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances : Criminal History Check, Education Verification, Employment Verification, Driver’s License Verification and passport / ID validation.
• Visa Sponsorship : Employment eligibility to work with Quorum Software in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position. The successful candidate will be required to ensure they maintain and renew any visas or permits that grant employment eligibility where applicable.

About Quorum Software

Quorum Software connects people and information across the energy value chain. Twenty years ago, we built the first software for gas plant accountants. Pipeline operators came next, followed by land administrators, pumpers, and planners. Since , Quorum has helped thousands of energy workers with business workflows that optimize profitability and growth. Our vision for the future connects the global energy ecosystem through cloud-first software, data standards, and integration. The trusted source of decision-ready data for 1,+ companies, Quorum Software makes the essential connections that let us work better together in the connected energy workplace. For more information, visitquorumsoftware.com.

Quorum Diversity Statement : At Quorum, we are committed to fostering,cultivating,and preserving a culture of belonging. We want to be the place where a diverse pool of talented peoplejoinus, stay with us and do their best work. With a diverse team of employees, we grow and learn better together. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents not only part of our culture, but our reputation and our achievements. We are fully focused on equity and equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ability, neurodiversity and all the other characteristics that make us unique.

Quorum Business Solutions and Quorum Software are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

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