Edwps is hiring: Sr. Cybersecurity Consultant, Risk Manager (Columbia, MD) in Co

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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