Northwestern Mutual
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Assistant Director Security Assessment

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At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference.
At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference.
What's the role?
1. Accountable for a full range of manager responsibilities including communication, coaching, mentoring and staff development, performance management, salary administration and staffing decisions. Participant in functional management to ensure optimum efficiency and quality by leading adherence to strategies, goals, budgets, operating policies and procedures as an NM frontline manager.
2. Accountable for translating the departmental strategy to information risk management operational objectives including both systems and processes. Drives for results through others to include:

  • Integrating and crafting measurement systems, targets and specific initiatives in support of the various strategies
  • Developing teams and individuals to ensure business outcomes are achieved
  • Identifying and encouraging relationships with key partners representing a broad range of functions and levels to ensure alignment with departmental and enterprise business strategies


3. Accountable for an effective and efficient business unit crafted and maintained to support the business outcomes. Responsible for the integration of:

  • Organization/department design and structure
  • Workforce management (forecasting, obtaining, developing and assigning the right resources)
  • Effective and efficient internal work flow and processes
  • Information and knowledge flows throughout the business unit and out to the organization through both formal and informal exchanges
  • Accountable for providing mentorship and issue avenues for the business unit based on understanding the business values, goals, work processes and work flows
  • Responsible for counsel to the enterprise on interpreting and integrating information protection policies and standards to support departmental and corporate strategies
  • Accountable for evaluation, review and approval of information protection policies and standards in order to establish a foundation for appropriately managing systems and data risks.


BRING YOUR BEST! WHAT THIS ROLE NEEDS:

  • Bachelor's and/or Master's degree with an emphasis in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, MIS or related field; or related work experience beyond the minimum required.
  • One or more advanced risk or security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CRISC, CISA, CISM, CCSP, FAIR).
  • 6-8 years of professional experience required
  • Minimum of Six total years relevant experience to include a minimum of two or more years of experience in information systems or systems audit plus a minimum of three years experience in planning, organizing and managing the activities of others as direct reports and/or project teams.
  • Proven people management skills to include human relations and interpersonal skills necessary to manage a group of people.
  • Thorough knowledge of human resources operating policies.
  • Proven ability to build effective teams committed to organizational goals; Ability to foster collaboration among team members and across teams
  • Demonstrated ability to step forward to address difficult issues.
  • Ability to influence others through a combination of active listening, asserting own ideas and persuading others
  • Shown analytical abilities especially in decision making and problem solving
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and the ability to handle ambiguity
  • Proven ability to cultivate relationships and counsel key business partners within all levels of the organization


Our Benefits!

  • Highly competitive compensation, including annual bonus opportunities
  • Medical/Dental/Vision plans, 401(k), pension program
  • Tuition reimbursement, commuter plans, and paid time off
  • Extensive Professional Training Opportunities
  • Excellent Work/Life Balance
  • Hackathons/Dedication to Innovation


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What are Northwestern Mutual Perks + Benefits

Northwestern Mutual Benefits Overview

Whether providing education assistance, competitive health benefits or time off for community service, Northwestern Mutual is committed to supporting employees so they can live their best lives. 

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Employee resource groups
Hybrid work model
Flexible work schedule
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
Northwestern Mutual offers a pension plan for employees.
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Fertility benefits
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Floating holidays
Bereavement leave benefits
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free daily meals
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Mother's room
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education stipend
Online course subscriptions available

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