Citizant
Cybersecurity, Subject Matter Expert - (Onsite - REF1680K)
Citizant, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States,
Full-timeCompany Description
Citizant is a leading provider of professional IT services to the U.S. government. We seek to address some of our country’s most pressing challenges in the areas of Agile application development, Enterprise Data Management, Enterprise Architecture, Product Management, and Program Management support services. We strive to hire only ethical, talented, passionate and committed “A Players” who already align with the company’s core values: Drive, Delivering Excellence, Reputation, Responsibility, and a Better Future. No matter how large we grow, Citizant will retain its collaborative, supportive, small-company culture, where successful team effort to address external and internal customer challenges is valued above all else.Job Description
Salary Range:The expected pay range for this position is$160,000 to$175,000 yearly. The pay rate will vary based on skills, experience, and location.Overview:Citizant is seeking a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team. This is an onsite position in Glynco, Georgia. The role focuses on developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies and solutions to protect the customer's systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity, particularly in identifying and mitigating threats and vulnerabilities within cloud environments.Responsibilities:Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive cybersecurity strategies and solutions to protect Citizant's and client systems, focusing on identifying and mitigating potential threats and vulnerabilities.Conduct security assessments, penetration tests, and vulnerability analyses to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices, particularly within cloud environments.Provide expert guidance on security protocols, tools, and technologies, ensuring the highest level of protection for systems and data across various platforms, including cloud infrastructures.Lead incident response efforts, ensuring swift identification, containment, and resolution of cybersecurity incidents.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and enforce security policies and protocols, maintaining alignment with federal cybersecurity standards.Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies, providing recommendations for continuous improvement of security measures.Contribute to the development of disaster recovery and business continuity plans with a strong focus on security.Qualifications
7 to 10 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or a related role, with a proven track record of managing complex security environments.Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity principles, practices, and technologies, focusing on cloud security and penetration testing.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly adapt to new threats and changes in the cybersecurity landscape.Proficiency in conducting vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and security audits, with a solid understanding of offensive and defensive security strategies.Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively articulating complex cybersecurity concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.Ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments, ensuring the successful implementation of security initiatives.Detail-oriented and meticulous in designing, implementing, and managing security systems and protocols.Education:Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. (Master’s degree preferred)Required
Certifications:Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (Required)Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) (Required)CompTIA Security+ (Required)AWS Certified Security – Specialty or Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (one is required)Preferred
Certifications:Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (Preferred)Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) (Preferred)Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) (Preferred)Certified Red Team Professional (CRTP) (Preferred)Clearance Requirements:U.S. Citizenship is requiredMust have an ACTIVE public trust or the ability to obtain oneAdditional Information
Citizant strives to be an employer of choice in the Washington metropolitan area. Citizant associates accept challenging and rewarding work and in return receive excellent compensation and benefits, as well as the opportunity for personal and professional development.Citizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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Citizant is a leading provider of professional IT services to the U.S. government. We seek to address some of our country’s most pressing challenges in the areas of Agile application development, Enterprise Data Management, Enterprise Architecture, Product Management, and Program Management support services. We strive to hire only ethical, talented, passionate and committed “A Players” who already align with the company’s core values: Drive, Delivering Excellence, Reputation, Responsibility, and a Better Future. No matter how large we grow, Citizant will retain its collaborative, supportive, small-company culture, where successful team effort to address external and internal customer challenges is valued above all else.Job Description
Salary Range:The expected pay range for this position is$160,000 to$175,000 yearly. The pay rate will vary based on skills, experience, and location.Overview:Citizant is seeking a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team. This is an onsite position in Glynco, Georgia. The role focuses on developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies and solutions to protect the customer's systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity, particularly in identifying and mitigating threats and vulnerabilities within cloud environments.Responsibilities:Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive cybersecurity strategies and solutions to protect Citizant's and client systems, focusing on identifying and mitigating potential threats and vulnerabilities.Conduct security assessments, penetration tests, and vulnerability analyses to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices, particularly within cloud environments.Provide expert guidance on security protocols, tools, and technologies, ensuring the highest level of protection for systems and data across various platforms, including cloud infrastructures.Lead incident response efforts, ensuring swift identification, containment, and resolution of cybersecurity incidents.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and enforce security policies and protocols, maintaining alignment with federal cybersecurity standards.Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies, providing recommendations for continuous improvement of security measures.Contribute to the development of disaster recovery and business continuity plans with a strong focus on security.Qualifications
7 to 10 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or a related role, with a proven track record of managing complex security environments.Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity principles, practices, and technologies, focusing on cloud security and penetration testing.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly adapt to new threats and changes in the cybersecurity landscape.Proficiency in conducting vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and security audits, with a solid understanding of offensive and defensive security strategies.Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively articulating complex cybersecurity concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.Ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments, ensuring the successful implementation of security initiatives.Detail-oriented and meticulous in designing, implementing, and managing security systems and protocols.Education:Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. (Master’s degree preferred)Required
Certifications:Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (Required)Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) (Required)CompTIA Security+ (Required)AWS Certified Security – Specialty or Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (one is required)Preferred
Certifications:Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (Preferred)Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) (Preferred)Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) (Preferred)Certified Red Team Professional (CRTP) (Preferred)Clearance Requirements:U.S. Citizenship is requiredMust have an ACTIVE public trust or the ability to obtain oneAdditional Information
Citizant strives to be an employer of choice in the Washington metropolitan area. Citizant associates accept challenging and rewarding work and in return receive excellent compensation and benefits, as well as the opportunity for personal and professional development.Citizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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