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Job title

Security Administration Consultant

Company Humana
Wage between $0.00 - $0.00 Annually
Location United States, Kentucky, Louisville
Employment type Full Time
Education Not Specified
Year Experience 4 - 5 Years of Practical Experience
Travel Not Specified
Published on 9/24/2008
Description
Role: Technology Operations Consultant
Assignment: Security Administration Consultant
Location: Louisville, KY

Are you a fit?
Are you an analytical thinker and a self-starter? Would you enjoy using your technical skills to monitor, assess and improve current business processes?

Assignment Capsule
Reports directly to a Technology Manager in Security Administration. This position works to manage and complete departmental activities as directed by the Director/Manager of the department. Consultants on the project team are responsible for the planning and implementation of tactical and strategic goals as defined by the IT Security Administration management team. They are also responsible for ensuring that processes are created and optimized to meet the objectives of the security controls that are put in place to meet the information security needs of Humana's stakeholders. In addition, they are also expected to remediate any audit issues identified internally or externally. Other critical aspects of this role:

  • Consultants should understand regulatory and technical theory that underlines IT Security Administration operations.
  • They should understand basic network principles, access controls, and IT Governance.
  • Knowledgeable of IT project management methods and best practices.
  • Be well versed in business analysis and process improvement methodologies.
  • Consultants should also be knowledgeable of Microsoft Office products.
  • An above average understanding of ITIL concepts (perhaps including ITIL Foundation Certification).
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  • Professional certifications that would indicate foundational knowledge would be CISSP, Security+, CISA, PMP, CBAP, and Six Sigma.


    Industry Fundamentals
    o Possesses a general understanding of health care and insurance industry regulatory compliance guidelines.
    o Has an in-depth understanding of IT Audit procedures.

  • Leadership, Guidance and Influence
    o Understands the strategic vision for the business and engages associates.
    o Supports the team's success by providing necessary resources and breaking down barriers. Takes actions that are right, even when they are unpopular; acts on conviction.
    o Understands and positively affects multiple processes, aspects and components of the Humana organization; acts in ways that optimize business performance. Participates in an active and constructive manner in collaborative efforts to support Humana's overall interests and business success.
    o Establishes multi-directional communication channels to solicit and utilize feedback, ideas and suggestions of all associates. Brings out the best in people by adapting leadership style to individual differences.
    o Inspires motivation and commitment. Promotes associate value through respect and appreciation.
    o Professionally develops a relationship with co-workers, management and customers, to the point they know the task will be reviewed and acted upon appropriately.
    o Participates in an active and constructive manner in collaborative efforts to support the departments overall interests and business success.
    o Assist in bringing out the best in teammates by sharing SME knowledge.

    Problem Solving and Implementation/Execution
    o Effectively leverages available resources (financial, people and time) to accomplish project objectives and return on investment. Organizes and manages multiple priorities and/or projects using appropriate methodologies and tools.
    o Proactively identifies and evaluates areas impacting problem resolution
    o Identifies appropriate subject matter experts and other information resources to resolve problems.
    o Differentiates between symptoms and root cause - effectively handles resolution or hand-off of both components.
    o Makes decisions in the face of ambiguity.
    o Anticipates and resolves barriers and constraints.
    o Provides centralized end user technical support for security on systems, applications and database layers; responds to users technical questions; is capable of using tracking software to log and track problems.

    Communication
    o Ensures understanding regardless of the communication vehicle; understands the needs and perspectives of others and tailors delivery accordingly; shares information appropriately; actively listens.
    o Effectively presents information to business and Information Technology management, verbally, graphically and/or in writidf-tc

    Experience/Skills
    See Above

    Other desired skills:
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