Develop and refine the organization’s cybersecurity strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
Provide expert guidance on implementing industry-standard security program frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls.
Identify emerging threats and recommend proactive technical measures to mitigate risks.
Design and enablement of cyber controls functions and processes based on CMMC / NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53.
Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending remediation strategies.
Develop and maintain a robust risk management program to address both IT and operational risks.
Implement technical solutions to manage and monitor risk effectively, including vulnerability management tools.
Design and validate secure network architectures, focusing on principles such as Zero Trust and least privilege.
Evaluate and implement advanced security technologies, including EDR, SIEM, DLP, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
Provide hands-on technical assessments of infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments to ensure security compliance.
Oversee penetration testing activities and ensure identified vulnerabilities are remediated.
Lead the development and enforcement of cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
Establish metrics and reporting mechanisms to measure the effectiveness of cybersecurity initiatives.
Support incident response planning and governance, ensuring technical readiness for potential breaches.
Provide technical guidance on securing multi-cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
Evaluate and implement cloud-native security tools, such as CSPM, CIEM, and workload protection platforms.
Advise on emerging technologies like AI and ML, focusing on their application in threat detection and response.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Minimum of 15 years of experience in information security.
Proven experience with NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, and NIST 800-171 frameworks.
Proven track record of developing and executing cybersecurity strategies for organizations of varying sizes and industries.
Hands-on experience with risk assessments, compliance audits, and incident response planning.
Prior role as a Sr. Security Consultant, Security Architect, or similar position is highly desirable.
Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, OSCP, CEH, or GSEC).

Benefits

Flexible work from home options

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecurity strategy developmentrisk managementvulnerability managementpenetration testingincident response planningsecurity compliancecloud securitynetwork architecture designsecurity program frameworkstechnical assessments

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingcollaboration

Certifications

CISSPCISMCISACRISCOSCPCEHGSEC