Alliant Insurance Services · 8 hours ago
Applications Security Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expAlliant Insurance Services is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing insurance brokerage and consulting firms, seeking an Applications Security Specialist. The role involves acting as a liaison for security within the business applications team, ensuring compliance with IT security and data privacy regulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance security practices.
ConsultingFinancial ServicesInsurance
Hiring Manager
Amanda Quintanilla, MBA, SHRM-CP, CDR
Responsibilities
Ensures compliance with applicable corporate and divisional policies, and procedures, along with State and Federal laws related to IT security & data privacy and recommends changes where needed
Performs audit reviews and implementation of recommendations
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective communication
Serves as a liaison between IT and third-party vendors, ensuring proper communications and information is shared timely in regards to security and incidents
Leads the development, documentation, and implementation of new processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Stays up-to-date on leading practices related to IT governance, risk, and control, and collaborates with management to deliver internal training and guidance
Addresses security questions from the team and vendors, using understanding of applications, data and compliance requirements
Conducts QA testing to ensure proper security protocols are in place after patching, upgrades, etc
Acts as the point of contact for security on the team for the applications that are supported
Educates, raises awareness, and encourages a culture of security across the team
Participates in, leads, and shares knowledge of tools, and emerging threats with the team
Serves as a lead for junior staff, educating, teaching and creating awareness
Generates reports on security metrics by enterprise application for leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in computer science, information technology, information security, or a related field
Associates in combination with certifications and experience
Four (4) or more years related experience particularly with IT Security & Data Privacy
Two (2) or more years Insurance industry experience
Strong knowledge of best practices related to IT governance, risk, and control
Strong knowledge of State and Federal laws surrounding IT Security & Privacy
Good verbal and written communication skills
Excellent customer service skills, including telephone and listening skills
Good planning, organizational and prioritization skills
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
Self-starter, with the ability to work independently with minimal direction
Strong ability to resolve multiple complex and critical issues
Benefits
Comprehensive, high quality employee programs
Very competitive financial package
Company
Alliant Insurance Services
Alliant Insurance Services is a distributor of diversified insurance products and services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$690MKey Investors
PSP Investments
2019-10-17Debt Financing· $690M
2019-01-22Series Unknown
2007-06-03Acquired
Leadership Team
Stephanie Beach
Senior Vice President, Employee Benefits
Todd Schwartz
Senior Vice President
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