Edwps
Sr. Cybersecurity Consultant, Risk Manager (Columbia, MD)
Edwps, Columbia, Maryland, United States, 21046
Sr. Cybersecurity Consultant, Risk Manager (Columbia, MD)
At Edwards, our consultants help clients within the commercial and government industries understand and address their enterprise risk and advise on the overall management and performance of their operations. We work with organizations small and large leading the their efforts to achieve resilience against the dynamic landscape of cyber threats and overall secure business processes.
Benefits
Free job related training/professional development
Choices of medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement 401K match, a financial confidence in your future
Performance and recognition bonuses
Employee engagement program
Flexible work schedules
Paid volunteer time in your community
Candidate Requirements
Knowledge of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST CF)
Exceptional track record in evaluating and identifying risk and cybersecurity needs
Excellent interpersonal, consultative skills
Summary You will work seamlessly with our clients and stakeholders in assessing, mitigating, and reporting risks associated with information systems and services. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable in the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and experienced in performing cybersecurity assessments for large companies in the public/governmental sector. You exhibit team-oriented interpersonal skills and the ability to interface effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Oversees assessment and development of risk mitigation strategies and documentation to ensure information technology (IT) systems meet the clients’ cybersecurity and risk requirements
Manages and supports the assessment process identifying and mitigating potential threats
Actively manages relationships for assigned systems, ensuring compliance with agency security and privacy requirements
May conduct independent comprehensive assessments of management, operational, and technical security controls and control enhancements
Ensures appropriate treatment of risk, compliance, and assurance from internal and external perspectives
Oversees and creates documentation including Security Assessment Reports and Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms)
Builds reports and delivers presentations to senior level stakeholders for project status meetings
Provides subject matter expertise on matters of risk, mitigation, governance and oversight, standards and processes, and tools and technology
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, or related field
Minimum 6 years of relevant risk consulting and cybersecurity industry experience
Demonstrated ability to write clearly, succinctly, and in a manner that appeals to a wide audience
Strong understanding of the principles of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and cybersecurity controls assessments
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of NIST 800-53, 800-171, CIS Controls is a plus
Cybersecurity related certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, SSCP)
Work for us and you will be among a team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). This is a W2, proposal response effort for a 4 year contract. We prefer face‑to‑face collaboration; this is not a remote role.
Employees are the face of our company. Our core values guide us. We cultivate an environment to empower employees – promoting community involvement, workplace collaboration, and technical acumen. Hiring the right talent is critical to meet our customer needs in Performance Management, Organizational Resilience, Training & Development, and Cybersecurity. We cultivate a supportive and welcoming atmosphere for everyone, connecting these principles to our corporate vision and core values.
We honor all perspectives, identities, and experiences. Edwards provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Department:
Commercial
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position
PMP Required: No
Security Clearance: Public Trust
Wage Range: 120,000 - 145,000
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Benefits
Free job related training/professional development
Choices of medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement 401K match, a financial confidence in your future
Performance and recognition bonuses
Employee engagement program
Flexible work schedules
Paid volunteer time in your community
Candidate Requirements
Knowledge of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST CF)
Exceptional track record in evaluating and identifying risk and cybersecurity needs
Excellent interpersonal, consultative skills
Summary You will work seamlessly with our clients and stakeholders in assessing, mitigating, and reporting risks associated with information systems and services. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable in the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and experienced in performing cybersecurity assessments for large companies in the public/governmental sector. You exhibit team-oriented interpersonal skills and the ability to interface effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Oversees assessment and development of risk mitigation strategies and documentation to ensure information technology (IT) systems meet the clients’ cybersecurity and risk requirements
Manages and supports the assessment process identifying and mitigating potential threats
Actively manages relationships for assigned systems, ensuring compliance with agency security and privacy requirements
May conduct independent comprehensive assessments of management, operational, and technical security controls and control enhancements
Ensures appropriate treatment of risk, compliance, and assurance from internal and external perspectives
Oversees and creates documentation including Security Assessment Reports and Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms)
Builds reports and delivers presentations to senior level stakeholders for project status meetings
Provides subject matter expertise on matters of risk, mitigation, governance and oversight, standards and processes, and tools and technology
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, or related field
Minimum 6 years of relevant risk consulting and cybersecurity industry experience
Demonstrated ability to write clearly, succinctly, and in a manner that appeals to a wide audience
Strong understanding of the principles of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and cybersecurity controls assessments
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of NIST 800-53, 800-171, CIS Controls is a plus
Cybersecurity related certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, SSCP)
Work for us and you will be among a team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). This is a W2, proposal response effort for a 4 year contract. We prefer face‑to‑face collaboration; this is not a remote role.
Employees are the face of our company. Our core values guide us. We cultivate an environment to empower employees – promoting community involvement, workplace collaboration, and technical acumen. Hiring the right talent is critical to meet our customer needs in Performance Management, Organizational Resilience, Training & Development, and Cybersecurity. We cultivate a supportive and welcoming atmosphere for everyone, connecting these principles to our corporate vision and core values.
We honor all perspectives, identities, and experiences. Edwards provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Department:
Commercial
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position
PMP Required: No
Security Clearance: Public Trust
Wage Range: 120,000 - 145,000
Visit Careers at Edwards Performance Solutions
#J-18808-Ljbffr