Cyber security Consultant Jobs in MD
Crownsville, Maryland
Duties/Responsibilities:
● Develop and maintain metrics to track adoption rates and regularly assess and enhance security controls, conducting assessments and evaluations to ensure effectiveness and compliance with established standards.
● Review and implement security policies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards.
● Conduct thorough reviews of vulnerability data, coordinating with stakeholders to prioritize and address identified vulnerabilities effectively.
● Actively participate in Authorization to Operate (ATO) assessments, contributing expertise to ensure systems meet security requirements for operation.
● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and enhance security protocols and procedures for seamless integration and utilization.
● Regularly report on adoption rates and identify areas for improvement.
● Monitor security systems to detect and respond to potential threats.
● Act as the primary point of contact for ISO agency-related inquiries and engagements.
● Monitor progress against established plans and adjust as necessary.
● Develop strategic plans and roadmaps for service delivery.
● Implement measures to address identified vulnerabilities
● Participate in the design and implementation of secure system architectures.
● Develop and deliver security awareness training programs for employees.
● Ability to Develop and maintain an incident response plan.
● Lead and manage security-related projects, ensuring timely and successful completion.
● Prepare and present security reports to management and stakeholders.
● Maintain accurate and up-to-date security documentation.
● Ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
Additional Responsibilities:
● Prepare and present security reports to management and stakeholders.
● Maintain accurate and up-to-date security documentation.
● Ensuring efficient allocation of resources
Education:
● Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, Information Security, Cybersecurity or related field.
● Advanced degrees or certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA, Sec+, CISSO.
General Experience:
● Minimum of 5 years’ experience in information security management, IT administration, or related fields.
● 3 years experience in implementing cyber assessment and remediation plans, procedures, and cyber defense operations.
● Practical experience with security technologies, incident response, risk management, and compliance. Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex security issues and develop effective solutions.
Specialized Experience:
● Specific experience in implementing ISO plans, procedures, and cyber defense operations.
● Experience tracking adoption rates and implementing centrally managed cyber services.
● Experience in developing strategic plans, roadmaps, and business cases for new cybersecurity initiatives
Required Qualifications:
● Graduate degree or certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA
● Strong knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to information security, including ISO 27001, and NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
● Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts.
● Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
● Meticulous attention to detail to identify and mitigate security risks.
● Understanding of various security protocols, standards, and methodologies. Proven experience in managing scalable cybersecurity projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closing phases. Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
● Project management skills, with experience in planning, scheduling, and monitoring the delivery of cybersecurity services.
● The candidate must be able to travel to the Maryland Department of Information Technology (DoIT) office located in Crownsville, MD, as well as to various agencies within the Baltimore/Annapolis region.
● Familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations related to information security and privacy.
● Experience in implementing ISO plans, procedures, and cyber defense operations.
● Experience tracking adoption rates and implementing centrally managed cyber services.
● Experience in developing strategic plans, roadmaps, and business cases for new cybersecurity initiatives.
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