Information Security And Privacy Speciaist

  • Full-Time
  • Plano, TX
  • Ericsson
  • Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description

As the tech firm that created the mobile world, and with more than 54,000 patents to our name, we’ve made it our business to make a mark. When joining our team at Ericsson you are empowered to learn, lead and perform at your best, shaping the future of technology. This is a place where you're welcomed as your own perfectly unique self, and celebrated for the skills, talent, and perspective you bring to the team. Are you in?


Come, and be where it begins.


Our Exciting Opportunity !

Are you seeking an awesome challenge to help increase our security posture in our most dynamic market? If so, we have an excellent opportunity in the Information Security and Privacy team. The Information Security Specialist ensures adherence to security requirements and frameworks like ISO 27K, NIST and others. The role also provides specialist security and privacy knowledge, advising Ericsson organizations across the market area. You will also develop governance models, processes, methods, tools, and training to enable the organization to assess security and ensure efficiency of security programs and controls.


You will
  • Provide specialist Information Security and Privacy knowledge and advice within Market Area North America as part of a team of specialists in the Information/IT Security and Privacy Team.
  • Keep up to date on changing geopolitical pressures, as well as market area-relevant regulations and policies, ensuring the team and others in the organization understand them
  • Be a key part of sustaining operational excellence, continuous development and improvement of Information Security and Privacy Tactical Plans, based on regulations and business needs.
  • Work in partnership with internal partners (such as IT, Legal and Compliance) in the identification of suitable actions to improve security.
  • Develop new and creative ways to help the organization in assessing information security and privacy, ensuring the efficiency of the Information Security Management System and Privacy programs
  • Drive Information Security Risk Assessments and Privacy Impact Analyses and follow up on findings.
  • Report Information Security and Privacy Risks to the Security Leadership Team.
  • Analyze changes to the business environment, corporate audit reports, security assessments, incidents, new threats and vulnerabilities, and provide recommendations for improvements
  • Support Security awareness campaigns for targeted audiences for all areas and topics related to Information Security and Privacy.
To be successful in the role you must have
  • A bachelor degree in information systems, computer science or computer engineering
  • 3 - 8 years experience within information security including experience with privacy controls and regulations.
  • At least one of these professional certifications, or the willingness to pursue one upon: CISSP, CISM, CISA or CIAPP, or equivalents
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 27001 and relevant NIST frameworks
  • Security and risk management experience
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively, and be very proactive and hands-on
  • Strong problem solving skills, collaborative, results-oriented, and a strong teammate
  • Experience in project or program management
  • Proficient in English (verbal and written)


What´s in it for you?

Here at Ericsson, our culture is built on over a century of courageous decisions. With us, you will no longer be dreaming of what the future holds – you will be redefining it. You won’t develop for the status quo, but will build what replaces it. Joining us is a way to move your career in any direction you want; with hundreds of career opportunities in locations all over the world, in a place where co-creation and collaboration are embedded into the walls. You will find yourself in a speak-up environment where empathy and humanness serve as cornerstones for how we work, and where work-life balance is a priority. Welcome to an inclusive, global company where your opportunity to make an impact is endless.


What happens once you apply?

To prepare yourself for next steps, please explore here: https://www.ericsson.com/en/careers/job-opportunities/hiring-process


DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/Disabled/Veterans. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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Ericsson will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by Ericsson or (c) consistent with Ericsson’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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