Description
NextLink is currently looking for a Senior Information Security Governance and Privacy Specialist with Project Management experience to work for our well-known, global, pharmaceutical client in Switzerland to complete the current team of IT Security & Privacy Governance and to support a project within IT Security, in liaisons based in APAC/China.Tasks & Responsibilities:
The main task is providing information security related advice to IT project managers and the business by:
• working on data classification work items;
• reviewing data classification reports;
• assessing risks for solutions under consideration;
• proposing effective security controls and measures;
• determining residual risks.
The candidate will also support the Security Governance team in managing activities, taking into account efficiency and effectiveness.
Must Haves / Requirements:
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the area of information security and risk management
• Minimum 2 years of experience in IT Security and Privacy Governance roles, and applying ISO27001, NIST, ISF and other common Security & Privacy standards
• Must be able to propose common technical solutions (preferred in the IT Security area)
• Work experience with offshore teams (virtual working with teams of different time zones, e.g. with Asia)
• Certifications in the areas of IT Security Governance (CISM or equivalent), data privacy (IAPP or equivalent)
• Fluent language skills in English (verbal and written)
• 2 to 5 years of Pharma industry experience
Nice to haves:
• Chinese as a primary or secondary language
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Project Management
• Project Management certification (PMP, Prince2 or equivalent)
Project details:
• Start date: May 2017
• End date: December 2017
• Work location: Basel, Switzerland
• Workload: 80% (up to 100% would be possible)
• Travel: not required, but possible.