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Legal Operations Director

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Job summary

Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Legal and Corporate Administration Operations the Director of Strategic Operations develops workforce plans strategies and guidance to support workforce manpower personnel training and education requirements and to address changes to policy doctrine material force structure and education and training requirements for the 700+ associates in the Corporate Security organization.


Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Financial Excellence
  • Knowledge Management
  • Design and implement Corporate Security service catalog and management practices.
  • Monitor workforce capacity and critical roles for single point of failures concentration risk and/or skill set shortage.
  • Acquire and manage the necessary resources including leadership support financial resources and key security personnel to support security goals and objectives and reduce overall organizational risk.
  • Establish and maintain qualification standards for all roles in Corporate Security ensuring standards reflect organizational functional requirements and meet industry standards.
  • Review and assess cyber workforce effectiveness and capability needs to adjust skill and/or qualification standards including identifying new skill sets required to meet emerging technologies and threats.
  • Consult senior leadership team on cost/benefit analysis of information security program resource elements.
  • Establish and collect metrics to monitor and validate workforce readiness including analysis of workforce data to assess the status of positions identified filled.
  • Make recommendations for realignment and restructuring of the CSO organization based on workforce capacity skills and abilities.
  • Establish and maintain communication channels with stakeholders.
  • Establish career paths to allow career progression deliberate development and growth within and between career fields aligned to industry standards NIST Nice framework to include knowledge skills abilities and certifications required to advance in chosen fields ensuring that CS Associates are familiar with the process.
  • Develop and implement standardized position descriptions based on established work roles.
  • Advocate for adequate funding for cyber training resources to include both internal and industry-provided courses instructors and related materials.

    • Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in computer science information security or management systems engineering business administration or related field Masters degree preferred.
  • At least 15 years of experience involving risk management information security and information technology.

    • What we offer

    • The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
    • Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
    • The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
    • A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
    • Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
    • True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.  

    Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.

    While our system allows application in all languages, job required language(s) and proficiency level(s) vary. However, basic English proficiency is required for Company-wide communications purposes.

    About us
    Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

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