CyberSecurity Consultant – Contractor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with clients to create and execute cybersecurity strategies, frameworks, policies, and roadmaps.

• Design and implement sophisticated security controls and technologies, such as SIEM, DLP, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection systems.

• Develop secure systems, networks, and cloud environments that adhere to best practices and regulatory standards.

• Evaluate and recommend security measures for new technology deployments.

• Lead and oversee intricate cybersecurity projects, ensuring timely, budget-friendly, and high-quality outcomes.

• Build and sustain client relationships as a trusted advisor.

• Engage with clients to address their concerns and manage escalations.

• Investigate cybersecurity trends, emerging threats, and new technologies.

• Contribute to white papers, industry presentations, and internal training sessions.

• Prepare reports, presentations, diagrams, and implementation/integration plans.

• Direct architecture and integration projects while providing consultative, security-focused, and cost-effective solutions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related discipline.

• Over 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT audit, or a similar role, with progressively increasing responsibilities.

• Comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices.

• Expertise in network and system security concepts, including secure architecture design and/or secure coding practices.

• Project management capabilities to lead and manage multiple projects concurrently.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to implement standards and best practices such as CIS, NIST, PCI, and HIPAA across IT, Network, Cloud, and Enterprise Architecture.

• Experience in INFOSEC, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Network Security, or related fields.

• Skills and experience in one or more Cloud Architecture and Engineering technologies, including Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, AWS, GCP, Microsoft Cloud Platform, Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Security Center, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Priva, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Entra, and Microsoft SharePoint.

• Skills and experience in one or more Security Oriented Solution Management/Integration technologies, including CASB, IAM, PAM, PIM, SIEM, WAF, and SOAR.

• Skills and experience in one or more DevOps, Integration & Automation technologies, including coding/scripting, DevSecOps/SecDevOps, IaC, CloudFormation, ARM Templates, Jenkins, GitHub, and REST/SOAP APIs.

• Skills and experience in one or more Data Management/Analysis technologies, including ELK Stack, NoSQL, SQL, Data Warehouse, and Data Lake.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.

• Flexible work hours and remote work options.

• Generous paid time off and holiday leave.