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Cybersecurity Engineer

Job Summary:

Our client in Palo Alto, CA is looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

Working in an agile environment, the Senior Cybersecurity Analyst (Compliance
Manager) will focus on assisting with the successful achievement of specified industry-
specific certifications for the organization. This role will report to the Senior Director of
Cybersecurity Risk Management in the organization. As a member of the team, you will contribute to compliance activities related to multiple frameworks including ISO 27001, TISAX, and NIST CSF. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of risk assessment, understanding operating effectiveness, recommending and coordinating security controls implementation activities, and contributing to enhance the overall compliance and cybersecurity program. In this role, the Senior Cybersecurity Analyst (Compliance Manager) will collaborate with Enterprise Cybersecurity and cross-functional business leaders to obtain and maintain globally recognized information security certifications specific to the cybersecurity domain and automotive industry for improved security, data protection, and proving assurance to business partners as an original automotive manufacturer. 

Core Responsibilities:

- Serve as a subject matter expert for compliance initiatives with a specific focus of ISO 27001, and TISAX. Understands the practical application of NIST CSF.
- Assist in performing detailed assessments with a focus on risk information, including self-assessments and working with external auditors covering information security system and cybersecurity program maturity.
- Provide the appropriate level of support to demonstrate that the company has undergone rigorous external verification and complies with the appropriate level of information security standards within the TISAX framework.
- Assist the company in achieving ISO 27001 certification if its ISMS, subsequently reducing risk and optimizing operations facilitating meeting additional compliance requirements.
- Demonstrate the appropriate level of ownership for assigned responsibilities;
proactively identify, escalate, and resolve impactful risks and issues.
- Possess deep expertise regarding cybersecurity risk management and apply this proficiency to initiatives, problems and opportunities.
- Develop, report and track key actionable metrics, milestones, goals, and learnings for improvement. - Utilize the team’s JIRA board and track and report activities through closure.
- Provide input into longer-term planning activities at vertical and domain level, work cross-functionally with diverse stakeholders.
- Execute a comprehensive compliance strategy aligned with cybersecurity objectives and industry best practices; identify gaps and ensure compliance with standards across the enterprise.
- Develop an executive-level dashboard to track and generate metrics reports related to cybersecurity compliance on a recurring basis by partnering with the appropriate teams to develop Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to drive compliance and deliver on overall program performance.
- Provide valuable delivery insights derived from multiple sources and communicate metrics which teams can use to drive continuous improvement.
- Implement data quality standards, policies, and procedures to ensure accuracy,consistency, and reliability of data assets; improve the quality of operational data and metrics.
- Clearly communicate expectations and carefully track progress to ensure standards are met at a systematic level; follows up to keep work on track.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in risk and controls and proactively recommend improvements to the Cybersecurity Risk Management Program.
- Demonstrate influence; make a compelling case for change and obtain early stakeholder buy-in.
- Seek to understand different perspectives to resolve conflict.

What You Will Need:

Basics:

5 years in cybersecurity compliance, including hands-on experience with analytics, tracking, and reporting. BA/BS degree in Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience required. Understanding of Information Security, Cybersecurity Operations, related technologies, and various Standards and Guidelines (NIST CSF, TISAX, ISO 27001). Strong leadership, business acumen, technical and consulting capabilities, and project/change management skills used to contribute to development of strategic plan for aligned discipline. Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail. Able to triage multiple initiatives to address the right problems at the right time. Strong judgment in executing deliverables and working with stakeholders. Excellent interpersonal and team building skills. Able to plan, communicate, and execute planning individually and with a team. Level of comfort speaking technically and non-technically, as appropriate. Able to work effectively and successfully in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in the Google Suite, PowerBI, or other metrics and/or
database/reporting/ tracking tools, and project management software and tools. Models best-in-class project management practices Salary range: 120k - 160k annual.

Preferred:

Desired Certification(s): Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified
Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified in Risk and Systems Controls (CRISC), or Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Security Certification in governance, governance, risk & compliance (GRC) or artificial intelligence is a plus. PCI-DSS experience is desirable.

How You Will Be Successful:

Envision the Future Communicate Honestly and Broadly Seek Technology and Business “First” Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

Competitive Salary Comprehensive Benefit Package 401(k) with matching contributions Paid Time Off Employee Discounts Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company that provides software and cloud solutions in the area of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit

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Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.

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