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+ Lead the development and execution of the organization's cybersecurity technical strategy, including defining secure system architectures, engineering processes, and security best practices across various platforms, potentially involving on-premises and cloud environments

+ Lead and mentor cybersecurity engineering teams, fostering technical development, driving quality initiatives, and providing technical guidance on complex projects

+ Guide the design, selection, integration, and deployment of secure systems, potentially encompassing secure networking, computing, and information assurance architectures

+ Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for security program effectiveness

+ Act as a subject matter expert in cybersecurity, collaborating with internal teams, stakeholders, and external partners to ensure technical consistency, align with enterprise goals, and integrate new technologies securely

+ Guide organization through cybersecurity inspections and tests

+ Monitor the threat landscape, analyze attack vectors, and assess vulnerabilities to proactively implement defense mechanisms and develop effective mitigation strategies, including potentially utilizing frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK

+ Ensure adherence to industry standards, government regulations (like DoD RMF, NIST SP 800-160), and company policies, potentially including managing and verifying required documentation and conducting audits

+ Explore opportunities to evaluate, implement, and manage cutting-edge security tools and technologies to stay ahead of the evolving cyber threat landscape.

+ Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Training:

+ Associate’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field required

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field preferred

+ Current DoD 8570 IAT III certification (i.e. CISSP) or higher required

Experience:

+ 6+ years of direct experience in the area of Cybersecurity

+ 2+ years of experience in a management or leadership role

+ Previous experience with security frameworks and standards (NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, DoD RMF) required

+ Proven experience with cloud security best practices and technologies required

+ A strong background in security architecture design and implementation required

+ Previous experience with secure system integration across complex environments required

+ Proven ability to identify and resolve complex security issues required

+ Strong analytical skills for threat assessment and risk evaluation required

+ Experience in an Agile environment preferred

+ Demonstrable knowledge of emerging technologies (i.e. blockchain) preferred

Security:

+ Must be a US citizen

+ Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance

Physical Requirements:

+ Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms

+ Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk

+ Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)

+ Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Benefits

+ Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

+ Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

+ Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

+ Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

+ Short Term & Long Term Disability

+ Training & Development

+ Wellness Resources

Salary: $160,000.00 - 195,000.00

Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.