Manager IT Security Policy & Compliance

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Role summary

Manages, directs, or supervises staff responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring information security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure protection of the organization’s systems, data, and technology infrastructure. Oversees security governance, risk management, and compliance activities to ensure alignment with internal security policies and external regulatory requirements such as ISO, NIST, SOC, or other industry frameworks. Manages security risk assessments, policy development, and audit readiness activities, and ensures remediation of identified control gaps or vulnerabilities. Works with cybersecurity, IT, legal, and business teams to promote adherence to security standards and strengthen the organization’s overall security posture. Typically requires experience in cybersecurity governance, risk, or compliance management and a degree in computer science, information security, or a related field.

Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.

Reports covering Manager IT Security Policy & Compliance

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