Information Security Analyst- Cryptographic Key Management - American Express Phoenix, AZ, United States Bookmark Share Print 427 0 3

Listing Description

This position will be part of the Cryptographic Operations & Services (COpS) team. The successful candidate will perform technical integration functions as part of the application Key Management team (CKMS/Vormetric), working to define and manage engagement, solution definition, end user support, and project implementation tasks.

Performing activities which may include any or all of the following activities:

• Work under general direction of IT Risk and Information Security Director

• Work ITSC requests supporting the application key management functions

• Develop and manage engagement process for application key requests

• Develop and manage support process for application keys.

• Monitor support mailbox and respond to inquiries

• Work customer problem tickets (INCs)

• Support audit and PRSA activities

• Support change management (RFC) activities

• Will require some work activities during non-business hours (evenings and weekends).

• May require some domestic and/or international travel

• Maintain internal documentation library, ensuring process and other documentation is regularly updated to reflect the latest operational processes and requirements.

• Ensure records are maintained for compliance and historical analysis.

• Provide analytical support as needed for issue management, project assessments, and reporting

• Participate in the evaluation of products or procedures to enhance productivity, security, and effectiveness

• Prepare materials (reports, presentations, etc.) to enable informed decision making.

• Provide consultation and recommendations to internal business partners, customers and vendors in application Key management activities and projects

• Provide root cause analysis assistance for incident management and post-implementation efforts

QualificationsDo you have what it takes to lead the way in cyber security?

• Understanding of symmetric and asymmetric cryptography concepts and technologies.

• Experience in Information Security and Cryptography capabilities.

• · Strong interpersonal skills to work with varied constituencies

• · Strong analytical, communication, problem solving, and organization skills.

• · Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle multiple concurrent assignments with strong attention to details.

Preferred Additional Skills

• · Knowledge and experience working with American Express’ ITSC platform, Service Now.

• · Knowledge and experience with any of the following technologies: Vormetric Encryption, PGP Encryption, Voltage Encryption, X.509 Certificate management, Hardware Security Modules (HSMs – Thales & Safenet)

• · Holds a Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems (or equivalent hands on work experience

· Professional security certification preferred (e.g. CISSP, CISM)

• Knowledge of security frameworks, standards, guidelines and best practices (i.e. PCI, ISO, COBIT, FFIEC, SOX)

• · Knowledge of AXP Information Security and Information Technology Policies, Standards, and Reference Architectures.

At the core of Information Security Management.

Every member of our team must be able to demonstrate the following technical, functional, leadership and business core competencies, including:

• Agile Practices

• Emerging Technologies

• Business Process Improvement

• Business Risk Management

• Analytical Thinking

• Coaching and Mentoring

• Business Case Development

• Industry and Company Knowledge

Why American Express

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Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

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