Sr. Analyst - Information Security Governance

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Your Platform

Founded in 1979, Activision has continuously disrupted the world of entertainment as a leader in the videogame industry. With a history of delivering iconic game changers -- like Pitfall ® , Tony Hawk ®, Guitar Hero ®, Crash Bandicoot™, Skylanders ™ and Call of Duty ® -- our obsession is delighting our players around the globe. Focused and committed to innovation, we consistently deliver the most beloved, engaging and successful entertainment.

And while we have world-class franchises, infrastructure and resources, our success comes from a passionate, talented and diverse team of people producing greatness together. So, if you’re interested in our biggest priority, it’s our people.

We’re currently driving the next era for our company and community by creating amazing experiences for fans and continuing to make Activision an inclusive place where everyone can thrive.

Join us, make history. To learn more, check us out at www.activision.com, www.activisiongamesblog.com or @Activision on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Your Mission

As a Sr. Analyst you will have a strong background within information security to make a strong impact on the company’s security program and services. The candidate will have experience with various Information Security concepts including data governance, risk management, metrics, audit, policy and standards development. This individual will work with the Information Security team, Legal, IT, and other business teams to:

• Establish policies, processes and standards aimed at reducing organizational risk from an Information Security perspective
• Maintain working relationships with business partners to understand business processes and the impact of new policies and processes in their ability to do business
• Manage the communication of Information Security policies, processes and standards to all stakeholders, and maintain a repository
• Be the owner of data mapping for non-privacy related data (Financial, Marketing, studio assets, etc.)
• Develop Information Security awareness training aligned to the risks associated with end users
• Support the delivery of security training and certifications across the whole ABK Information Security organization
• Support, along with Risk and Compliance, the design of metrics to determine level of risk and compliance to those measures
• Be a partner to the Compliance team to validate the effectiveness of implemented controls
• Identify gaps in existing policies, processes and standards when compared to established security controls frameworks
• Maintain the relevance of the governance processes by researching new security governance trends and incorporating changes as appropriate in partnership with all stakeholders
• Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications pertinent to governance and security activities
• In partnership with Risk, examine incoming requests for exceptions to security control requirements and draft recommendations that include requisite mitigation strategies, seek approval, and maintain a registry of the exception and residual risk

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Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, other related field; or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of three years of information security experience in a corporate or consulting environment, or
• Minimum of five years developing IT policies and procedures that include implementation of security controls
• Any one or more of the following preferred
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) from ISC2
  • ISACA CGEIT, CRISC or CISA certification
  • (any) Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) from SANS
• Working knowledge of common information security management frameworks and practices such as
  • National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
  • CIS Critical Controls
  • ISO/IEC 270xx
• Strong understanding of security requirements, frameworks, templates, assessments, process maps, data flows
• Demonstrated experience with data governance and regulatory security requirements
• Versed in project management procedures and concepts
• Knowledgeable in a diverse set of technical skills, such as IT infrastructure, operating systems
• Understanding of logging, monitoring, and reporting key performance indicators (KPI) and development of continuous improvement plans
• Excellent oral/written communication, problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve desired objectives and project results
• Ability to interface effectively and decisively with all levels of management, departments and outside vendors

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty ®, World of Warcraft® , Overwatch ®, Diablo ®, Candy Crush ™ and Bubble Witch ™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

Activision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.