Information Security Analyst I

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The incumbent will be required to support TSM (Third-Party Security Management) processes which are executed and operated under TRIS (Technology, Risk, Information security). TSM team is responsible for assessing global third parties on their Information Security practices against Amex standards and derives risks to Amex data and systems. A brief job description for the same shall be:

Support execution of information security assessments for in-scope suppliers (e.g. support with security assessments, assess the quality of IS/IT assessments conducted by other assessors, define risk ratings as appropriate to the control failures, treatment for risk mitigation etc.)

Help the team in tracking overall assessments activities end-to-end (toll-gates, current status, IS critical assessments progress) against existing milestones and report on a regularly basis.

Help in coordinating InfoSec gap remediation with stakeholders e.g. with BU relation managers, External Assessors, and third parties, etc. Able to review control evidence and provide suitable suggestions to the Business Partners

Contribute in understanding and improving Standard Operating Procedures/Policies for the TSM.

Coordinate and help in drafting training materials as needed (e.g. TSM or TRM Trainings, etc.).

Acting as a process champion (buddy) for new person onboarding e.g. training, access needs, etc.

Schedule, execute and document critical meeting minutes for both internal and external stakeholders (e.g. Team meetings, Operation/Calibration calls with Assessors, gap remediation calls, etc.)

Finding and driving process efficiencies, optimal usage of resources, contributing in automation, etc.

Skills and Behavior:

Possesses prior IT and business work experience with exposure to various technical environments and business processes

Experience working with auditors and regulators is recommended

Strong interpersonal skills as role involves dealing with multiple stakeholders in diversified geographies including external Assessors, ISO team etc.

Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).

Task oriented skills with accountability and acumen to look at the bigger picture

Flexibility and enthusiasm to take special projects and collaborate to drive success for the team

Attention to detail in reading and drafting procedures/reports

Superior skill in organizing, managing and interpreting data, and ability to effectively collaborate across teams and analyze complex information

Professional Requirements:

4-5 years of overall experience (and 2-3 years in IT/InfoSec, Audits & assurance, Risk and Compliance, cyber security preferably)

Experienced professional at responsible positions, including exposure to work with global teams

Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering recommended / Chartered Accountant degree / Risk certifications such as ISO27001 CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, COBIT, or PCI is highly recommended

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.