RecruitTalent, LLC.
Senior Security/Cybersecurity Consultant
RecruitTalent, LLC., Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792
Senior Security/Cybersecurity Consultant
$60.00/hr - $70.00/hr
General Responsibilities
Lead comprehensive risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and security audits across enterprise systems.
Develop and implement cybersecurity policies, procedures, and incident response plans aligned with NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP requirements.
Provide security architecture guidance for IT, cloud, and automation systems to ensure secure design and integration.
Oversee compliance activities and ensure adherence to federal cybersecurity and privacy regulations.
Manage incident response, forensics, and recovery coordination, including root cause analysis and reporting.
Implement and monitor access control, encryption, and endpoint protection mechanisms to safeguard sensitive information.
Support security governance, risk tracking, and audit preparation for internal and external assessments.
Collaborate with IT, data, and automation teams to embed security‑by‑design principles into all modernization efforts.
Conduct cybersecurity awareness and training programs to promote a culture of security and compliance.
Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and evolving regulatory standards to continuously improve defenses.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or related discipline.
Experience:
7–10 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, governance, and risk management.
Proven track record conducting enterprise security assessments, compliance audits, and incident response.
Experience advising large-scale IT or government programs on security architecture and mitigation strategies.
Technical Expertise
Strong understanding of NIST SP 800‑53/171, FedRAMP, FISMA, CIS Controls, and Zero‑Trust Architecture.
Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel), vulnerability management tools (Nessus, Tenable, Qualys), and endpoint security (CrowdStrike, Defender).
Hands‑on experience in cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP), IAM, PKI, firewall configuration, and network security.
Familiarity with incident detection, SOC operations, and digital forensics tools.
Preferred Certifications
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
CompTIA Security+
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
AWS Certified Security – Specialty or Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC‑100)
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) Practitioner or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Contract
Job function Information Technology
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General Responsibilities
Lead comprehensive risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and security audits across enterprise systems.
Develop and implement cybersecurity policies, procedures, and incident response plans aligned with NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP requirements.
Provide security architecture guidance for IT, cloud, and automation systems to ensure secure design and integration.
Oversee compliance activities and ensure adherence to federal cybersecurity and privacy regulations.
Manage incident response, forensics, and recovery coordination, including root cause analysis and reporting.
Implement and monitor access control, encryption, and endpoint protection mechanisms to safeguard sensitive information.
Support security governance, risk tracking, and audit preparation for internal and external assessments.
Collaborate with IT, data, and automation teams to embed security‑by‑design principles into all modernization efforts.
Conduct cybersecurity awareness and training programs to promote a culture of security and compliance.
Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and evolving regulatory standards to continuously improve defenses.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or related discipline.
Experience:
7–10 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, governance, and risk management.
Proven track record conducting enterprise security assessments, compliance audits, and incident response.
Experience advising large-scale IT or government programs on security architecture and mitigation strategies.
Technical Expertise
Strong understanding of NIST SP 800‑53/171, FedRAMP, FISMA, CIS Controls, and Zero‑Trust Architecture.
Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel), vulnerability management tools (Nessus, Tenable, Qualys), and endpoint security (CrowdStrike, Defender).
Hands‑on experience in cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP), IAM, PKI, firewall configuration, and network security.
Familiarity with incident detection, SOC operations, and digital forensics tools.
Preferred Certifications
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
CompTIA Security+
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
AWS Certified Security – Specialty or Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC‑100)
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) Practitioner or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Contract
Job function Information Technology
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