Chief Information Security Officer (Based in Washington D.C)

International Locations  |  Permanent

Published 21/08/2008

• Significant Leadership role - reports directly to the CIO
• Drive and manage World Class Information Security unit

About Our Client
International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector investment arm of the World Bank Group, is the largest multilateral provider of financing for private enterprise in developing countries. IFC finances private sector investments, mobilizes capital in international financial markets, facilitates trade, helps clients improve social and environmental sustainability, and provides technical assistance and advisory services to businesses and governments.

Job Description

In concert with IFC's growth and global decentralization, the Corporate Business Informatics Department (CBI) is expanding significantly its information security function and is seeking a transformational Leader for the Information Security Unit.

The CISO is responsible for the overall management and oversight of IFC's Information Security Program. You will work in close collaboration with CBI's management to facilitate, shape and sustain an information security approach that is integrated with IFC's business strategy and help sustain the various business lines through a world class technical service framework. This is a critical role with responsibilities and accountabilities include:

• Protecting information assets against any potential threats and vulnerabilities that could impact the confidentiality, integrity and availability of IFC information.
• Establish Information Security strategy, policies and architecture to facilitate business requirements and recommendation of controls.
• Develop and delivery of Information Security Awareness Program to Senior Management and gain commitment to initiatives.
• Program and Workforce management including employees, contractors and vendors.

The Successful Applicant

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have helped created a World Class Information Security function in a major financial institution. You will have exceptional communication skills to present, influence and negotiate security/risk-related concepts to a variety of audience including senior management, and to drive results in a dynamic environment. Other key requirements include:

• Advance degree and a demonstrated track record of success relevant to the duties and accountabilities of the CISO position.
• Professional certification (e.g. CISM, CISSP, CISA) is preferred.
• Knowledge of technological trends and developments in the area of information security and risk management.
• Strong knowledge and experience of risk management methodologies and tools.
• Knowledge of information security audit guidelines (e.g. IIA guidelines, AS2) including technology based audit approaches.
• Good knowledge and experience of the use of control frameworks (e.g. COBIT, ISO 27001/17799).
• Good understanding and experience in IT Services management and use of Process Improvement Models (e.g. ISO 20000, SEI-CMM) and its integration with information security standards (e.g. ISO 27001/17799).
• Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams to achieve tactical and strategic goals.
• Experience with establishing and managing large project RFPs, contracts and vendors, including negotiations.
• High level of personal integrity and professionalism to handle confidential matters and execute the appropriate level of judgment and maturity.

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to establish your career with one of the world's respected organisation.
• Attractive salary package, including relocation benefits.

Apply for this job
Apply online using the form below or phone Jennifer Ooi  on  + 81 3 5733 7166  quoting jobref  H240140

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