Information Security Specialist

Pearson VUE

Specialist in Information Security supporting Pearson operations through client engagement and data forensics. Collaborating with teams across Pearson to ensure security policies and client needs are met.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Vue.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary security point of contact for assigned clients, owning day-to-day security communications, leading client discussions, creating client-facing reports, and responding to ad-hoc security inquiries and escalations.
Liaise with program management, other functional areas within Pearson, clients, external security consultants and investigative firms as needed.
Conduct web monitoring services for assigned client including online investigation and cyber intelligence gathering.
Perform data forensics services for assigned client and conduct investigations related to data forensics.
Produce/provide reporting to assigned client for web monitoring and data forensics.
Provide internal and external consulting with regard to our information security policies, standards and procedures.
Respond to ad hoc client security requests in desired timeframes.
Conduct investigations related to candidate misconduct incidents.
Review testing session videos in relation to candidate misconduct incident and produce reporting related to review.
Manages boilerplate library and ensures all security templates reflect Pearson VUE’s current practices and technology.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related fields
5 years Investigations or data analysis experience
Experience in a client-facing role requiring regular direct interaction with customers and stakeholders
Consulting, Big 4 or Public Accounting experience preferred
Experience in a Computer-Based Testing industry

Benefits

Comp & perks

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Data AnalysisCyber Intelligence GatheringIncident InvestigationReportingInformation Security Policies

Soft Skills

CommunicationStakeholder ManagementProblem-Solving