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Information Security Specialist
Pearson VUEInformation Security Specialist at Pearson providing security expertise and client support. Collaborating across developmental and business units to implement security services and solutions.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Information Security, including data forensics and web monitoring, while effectively managing client communications and reporting. Proven ability to collaborate across teams and maintain high ethical standards in a client-facing role within the Computer-Based Testing industry.
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Information Security ExpertiseData Forensics ServicesClient-Facing CommunicationMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyInvestigations Experience
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Hard Skills
Data AnalysisWeb MonitoringCyber Intelligence GatheringReportingInvestigative TechniquesDocumentation AccuracyProblem SolvingTraining and Education
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsAttention to DetailTime ManagementResults-OrientedAbility to Handle Stressful Situations
Industry Keywords
Computer-Based TestingConsultingPublic AccountingOrganizational IntegrityContinuous Improvement
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesVue.js
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- This position will be working collaboratively with many teams across Pearson and Pearson Professional Assessments, including Development, Global Business Solutions, Business Development, Global Business Assurance and Program Management.
- The specialist, Information Security, provides internal subject matter expertise with regard to Pearson Security Services and supports the operational execution of departmental strategies.
- 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.
- All employees have a responsibility to co-operate in promoting and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment, and to take reasonable care of their own health and safety at work and that of all other staff that may be affected by their acts or omissions
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor 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
- Ability to work collaboratively across international teams
- Ability to follow detailed procedures and ensure a high level of accuracy in documentation and data presentation.
- High ethical standards, with deep commitment to maintaining organizational integrity and continuous improvement.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to provide effective training and education to others.
- Ability to systematically and creatively solve problems.
- Results-oriented with strong commitment to tasks.
- Excellent time management and priority setting skills.
- Attention to detail and quality oriented.
- Ability to handle stressful situations.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with external clients in English.
- Knowledgeable of practices and standards applied in the Computer-Based Testing
Benefits
Comp & perks- All employees have a responsibility to co-operate in promoting and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment, and to take reasonable care of their own health and safety at work and that of all other staff that may be affected by their acts or omissions