
Description
Responsible for information security policy development and maintenance; design of security policy education, training, and awareness activities; monitoring compliance with security policy and applicable law; and coordinating investigation and reporting of security incidents and intrusion detection. Confirm compliance and feasibility for monitoring, assessing, and fine-tuning the business continuity and disaster recovery program. Work with System and Network Support team to perform network penetration tests, application vulnerability assessment scans, and risk assessment reviews.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Information Security:
- Monitors information security news for emerging threats and technologies that could have an impact on the security of Paycom's processes, systems, and applications.
- Presenting and Educating Paycom staff on security policies and procedures.
- Training and Mentoring of Information Assurance I & II employees
- Setup and creation of automated backups to ensure that the processes are within specifications laid out by the disaster recovery plan. Conducts periodic audits to ensure all critical data is being protected
- Develops and implements policies, standards, and training procedures based on industry accepted best practices and compliance requirements
- Conducts enterprise-wide security audits and data classification assessments.
- Coordinates and executes I/T security projects
- Configuration and Management of Intrusion Detection
- Configuration and setup of routine network sweeps and alerts.
- Perform network pretesting; develop and test procedures for simulating and assessing malicious attacks.
- Develops and implements procedures for the handling of security incidents. Coordinates with management, legal counsel, law enforcement, and other necessary agencies to manage any such incidents
- Leads collaborative effort with management and the IT Support team to develop and implement a business continuity and disaster recovery plan
- Meets financial requirements by submitting information for budgets; monitoring expenses.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
- Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Documentation:
- Documents specific duties, activities, problems solved and issues resolved
- Develops benchmarks and sets specific goals for the evolution of the security of Paycom's systems, processes, and applications
- Perform Training
Miscellaneous:
- Actively seeks to expand individual skills through research, training, and collaboration with peers
- Attends meetings and serves on committees, as requested
- Regular attendance as required
- Performs additional duties and assignments as requested
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor Degree
Experience:
- 5+ years of IT Security Administration.
Additional Requirement(s):
- Due to the nature of this position and the need for employees in this position to either work an on-call schedule or be on site within a short period of time, the successful applicant must live within 45-miles of the posted office location.
Knowledge of:
- Information security standards
- Industry-specific information security best practices
- Backup and DR configuration
- Configuration of routine network sweeps
- Firewall/VPN Configuration
- Risk identification and analysis techniques
- Data confidentiality regulations and strategies
- Server and desktop operating systems
- Programming and code review processes
- SOX and Audit Compliance
- ISO 9001 & ISO 27001
Skills/Abilities:
- Evaluate critical systems, prioritize workflow and determine solutions
- Firewall Configuration and Maintenance
- Code Review Assessments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Interpret and apply laws, regulations and policies
- Work for extended time at keyboard/terminal
- Maintain effective working relationships with supervisor and coworkers
- Work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings
- Availability to respond to emergency situations
Paycom is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Paycom makes employment decisions on the basis of business needs, job requirements, individual qualifications and merit. Paycom wants to have the best available people in every job. Therefore, Paycom does not permit its employees to harass, discriminate or retaliate against other employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, military and veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic, reproductive health decisions, family or parental status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation benefits, and separation of employment. The Human Resources Department has overall responsibility for this policy and maintains reporting and monitoring procedures. Any questions or concerns should be referred to the Human Resources Department. ****To learn more about Paycom's affirmative action policy, equal employment opportunity, or to request an accommodation - Click on the link to find more information: paycom.com/careers/eeoc
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