Merger and Acquisition Security Analyst - Erlanger, KY

Merger & Acquisition Security Analyst – ADM Global Primary Locations
This is a salaried exempt position.

Position Summary:
Under general supervision, analyze, architect, engineer, implement, integrate and maintain effective methods to protect ADM systems and data during Merger, Acquisition, Divestiture, and Joint Venture (MADJV) process. Use established process, procedures and standards, while recommending process improvements through experience and leading practices. Interface with IT and MADJV Leads to operationalize security requirements to enable the business and maintain the security posture to appropriate risk levels.

Must display enthusiasm and interest in Information Security and draw recommendations based on real world experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Under guidance of the Global Information & Cyber Security (GICS) MADJV Manager, represent GICS for MADJV related activities.
• Work with GICS Directors and GICS MADJV Lead on recommending plans on all MADJV related activity.  Use established process, procedures and standards, while recommending process improvements through experience and best practice.
• Assess security posture, identify risks, and develop strategies to mitigate / manage risks through MADJV projects.
• Interface with IT and other MADJV stakeholders to operationalize security requirements to enable the business and maintain the security posture to appropriate risk levels.  Collaborate within the broader Information Security function, and MADJV leads to help design and implement security improvements and requirements.
• Perform functions in a timely manner and with extreme level of attention to detail, urgency and thoroughness.
• Anticipate problems and identify long-term implications of decisions and actions.

Job Requirements:

• “Full Professional Proficiency” (Inter-agency Language Round-table [IRL] level 4, or equivalent)  or greater written & verbal capability in English.
• 3 years’ experience in Information Technology, demonstrating work with Information Security, Security Governance, Audit or Risk and Control .
• Experience with security principles and defense-in-depth techniques.
• Bachelors’ degree or equivalent work experience.
• Understanding of Information Security Layers.
• Security experience related to concepts of least privilege, risk management, vulnerability management, identity and access management, access controls, and segmentation.
• Experience executing large global projects with slim timelines and schedules.
• Understanding and knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley and IT General Controls.
• Knowledge of third party auditing, such as cloud, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with other team members in a geographic and culturally diverse workforce.
• Expected to complete projects within specified deadlines.
• Expected to work occasional nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Strong sense of professionalism and ethics.

Desired Skills:

• Current holder of CISSP and / or other industry certifications a plus.
• Security project management experience preferred.
• Additional language skills a plus.