Business Information Security Analyst

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Kemper is one of the nations leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kempers products and services are making a real difference to our customers who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.

The Business Information Security Analyst (BISA) is a key member of Kempes Information Security Operations team and the subject matter expert responsible for overseeing and managing information security risks for the Kemper Life business. This role involves collaboration with Kemper Life business functions and technology departments to ensure adherence to Kempers Information Security Policy and Standards and mitigation of data and cyber risks. The BISA works closely with other Information Security Operations teams to maintain a robust Information Security Program and strengthen the companys cybersecurity and compliance posture.

Position Responsibilities

• Work directly with Kemper Life business functions and technology departments to facilitate and perform Kemper Information Security risk assessment and risk management processes.
• Provide risk guidance for Kemper Life business and technology projects including evaluation and recommendation of security controls.
• Analyze policy exception request to determine risk and impact to the company and communicate to stakeholders.
• Maintain strong understanding of inherent and residual risk along with information security controls.
• Support the Cybersecurity Operations Incident Response team on Kemper Life cybersecurity incidents and events to protect corporate IT assets including intellectual property and regulated data.
• Facilitate compliance with all Information Security policies standards regulations and directives.
• Conduct Information Security Risk Assessments across applications infrastructure and business processes for the Kemper Life business.
• Ensure that controls are utilized daily and that non-compliance remediation is addressed.
• Work closely with the Information Security Operations Compliance team to ensure non-compliant items are resolved through coordination with Kemper Life Business and IT Managers and business staff.
• Educate and advise Kemper Life staff on security polices safe information security practices and current changing and/or recommended information security requirements.
• Research best practices identify gaps and areas for improvement and help develop and update information security standard operating procedures and supporting guides.
• Contribute to the review of internal operational processes and activities and assist in identifying potential opportunities for improvement and automation.
• Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree/University degree and/or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of related risk governance and compliance security experience.
• Proficient in interpreting and applying policies standards and procedures.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards related to Information Security.
• Exposure to risk and security frameworks and knowledge of risk reporting tools and technologies.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Proven analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Self-starter with ability to take the initiative and master new tasks quickly
• Results-oriented high-energy self-motivated individual.
• Experience working in the Insurance industry is a major plus.
• Globally recognized certification in the field of information security such as CISSP or CRISC
• This position works at a local Kemper office with opportunity to work remote during the year.

The range for this position is $86200 to $143600. When determining candidate offers we consider experience skills education certifications and geographic location among other factors. This job is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and Kemper benefits (Medical Dental Vision PTO 401k etc.).

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.

Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Kemper will never request personal information such as your social security number or banking information via text or email. Additionally Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message delete it.

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