• Job Description

  Req#: 24-R6208

  Work for the IMF. Work for the World.

  Job Summary

  Under the general supervision of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), this role will work closely with the security leadership team to help grow, scale, and run the security program more effectively. The role will assist in the management of the information security organization through strategic planning, stakeholder management, security program coordination, information security metrics and analytics, and communications.

  The role will help define and execute the rhythm of the information security organization in partnership with the CISO; including key meetings and management reporting cadence, managing the annual security calendar, and helping organize key events and off-sites. The role will collaborate cross-functionally within ITD and with key management and information security governance groups, enabling the security team to execute with speed, quality, and confidence.

  This role requires a highly resourceful, self-driven individual with the ability to network, partner, communicate effectively, execute, and operate through influence.

  Major Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Leads the effective maintenance of the information security metrics program ensuring timeliness and relevancy of metrics, thresholds, dashboards, and supporting processes.

  2. Coordinates the collection, quality assurance and monthly reporting of outcome-based information security metrics and insights by audience, in close coordination with security teams.

  3. In close coordination with program and project managers, facilitates the periodic and consistent reporting of the programmatic elements of the Fund’s cybersecurity and information governance strategies to interested stakeholders.

  4. Manages the operational rhythm of the division: working closely with the division’s administrative coordinator, maintains the annual security calendar, builds key meeting (management, governance and audit) agendas, assumes the role of the meeting secretary to capture key insights and action items, and follows-up accordingly.

  5. Supports the CISO with business relationship management activities working with key internal stakeholders and external partners to influence, manage expectations and follow up on feedback.

  6. Prepares first drafts of presentations to ITD and Fund management, and governance bodies coordinating information gathering from security and IT teams in a timely manner.

  7. Assists the CISO with the review, analysis and coordinating relevant feedback on papers and presentations from IT front office and business departments.

  8. As an advocate of information security, works closely and proactively with IT project team leaders, service providers, and business units to propose practical security-related solutions. Identifies opportunities to improve business practices or information security-related processes.

  9. Works on special projects and initiatives as directed by the CISO.

  10. Advises the CISO on various management and operational matters by keeping a pulse on the Fund and department culture, political landscape, and stakeholder expectations.

  11. Keeps abreast of international information security codes of practice such as NIST CSF, information security and privacy regulations and their impact on the Fund.

  Minimum Qualifications

  Advanced degree in information security, computer science, engineering, mathematics, business management or related field of study OR a bachelor’s degree in information security, computer science, engineering, mathematics, business management or related field of study and minimum 6 years of progressive work experience in information security program coordination or management consulting.

  In addition to these qualifications, the following is required:

  • Candidate should possess 2 or more of the following certifications— CISSP, CISM, CISA, PMP, PROSCI change practitioner.

  • Pragmatic security expert with an inherent ability to balance security demands with business reality.

  • Spoken and written communications that are compelling, convincing, and reassuring, can articulate complex technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders.

  • Should demonstrate high emotional intelligence, judgment, discretion, diplomacy, and political acumen.

  • Good understanding of information security domains and frameworks including ISO 27001 and NIST CSF.

  • Strong demonstrable knowledge of information risk management, program and change management concepts and principles, stakeholder management, security assessments, prioritization, metrics analysis, tracking, and reporting.

  This vacancy shall be filled by a 3-year Term appointment in accordance with the Fund’s new employment rules that took effect on May 1, 2015.

  Department:

  ITDSG Information Technology Department Information Security & Governance

  Hiring For:

  A09, A10

  The IMF is committed to achieving a diverse staff, including age, creed, culture, disability, educational background, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, nationality, race, religion and beliefs, and sexual orientation. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process.

• About the company

  The International Monetary Fund is an international financial institution, headquartered in Washington, DC, consisting of 190 countries working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote h...

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