Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert – Managed Services

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

📋 Description

• Proactive planning and policy formulation with a talent for identifying vulnerabilities and crafting innovative solutions to safeguard systems and data from potential threats.

• Proven ability and experience in anticipating risks and vulnerabilities, thinking one step ahead.

• A calming presence who offers experienced, fact-based guidance and decisions that instill confidence in teams and clients during cyberattacks and incident responses.

• Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity practices, tools, and technologies necessary to lead, mentor, and support a team of security professionals, providers, and client team members through network security, encryption techniques, and incident response.

• Work collaboratively with clients to grasp their security needs and design customized security solutions, encompassing firewall configurations, intrusion detection and prevention systems, endpoint protection, and beyond.

• Supervise the implementation and configuration of security solutions, ensuring alignment with client objectives and adherence to industry best practices.

• Direct the incident response team in detecting and addressing security incidents and breaches.

• Formulate and execute incident response plans to minimize impact and avert future occurrences.

• Implement and manage security information and event management (SIEM) systems for monitoring and analyzing security events.

• Partner with clients to create security policies, procedures, and best practices to bolster overall security posture.

• Oversee vulnerability assessments and penetration testing efforts. Collaborate with clients to rectify vulnerabilities and enhance security defenses.

• Ensure clients' security environments comply with relevant regulations and industry standards. Assist in audits and compliance evaluations.

• Cultivate robust client relationships, providing regular updates, status reports, and addressing security issues and inquiries.

• Offer leadership, coaching, and mentorship to product, system, and tool engineers.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Cybersecurity, Information Technology, etc.).

• 10 or more years of experience in cybersecurity.

• Industry certifications such as ITIL v4, Security+, Network+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent.

• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing security solutions, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint protection.

• Strong understanding of security best practices, compliance standards, and industry regulations.

• Experience working with clients and delivering security services within an MSSP or MSP context.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, meeting client demands and deadlines.

• Knowledge of Zero Trust methodologies.

• Familiarity with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is preferred.

• Experience in deploying and managing NGFW and SASE solutions from vendors such as Zscaler, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco/Meraki, Crowdstrike, Microsoft, Cylance, and Webroot.

• Security clearance is highly desirable; the ability to obtain a government security clearance is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Health insurance.

• Retirement plans.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Flexible work arrangements.