Risk Mitigation Consulting is hiring: Cybersecurity Consultant in Arlington

Salary: $125,000-$150,000

RMC is seeking a Cybersecurity Consultant for a full-time remote position!

Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling and impactful career journey with Risk Mitigation Consulting (RMC)? We're in search of an exceptional Cybersecurity Consultant to become a part of our mission-driven team, dedicated to making a difference in the federal and commercial markets. At RMC, we're all about enhancing security for both our military and global commercial partners, offering an array of services such as Risk Management, Mission Assurance, and Cybersecurity.

Our team's well-being is paramount, and we reflect this commitment through our flexible work environment and exceptional company culture. By joining RMC, you become a key contributor to our mission Assuring Tomorrow!

When you join RMC, you'll experience a range of benefits, including:

• • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans fully covered for employees
    • Subsidized dependent health care coverage
  • Participation in our Annual Bonus Program
  • Life insurance policy equivalent to 1x your annual salary
  • Company paid short and long-term disability
  • Cell phone reimbursement of $65 per month
  • 401(k) Plan with contributions
  • A 401(k) Safe Harbor Employer Contribution Program, which includes a 3% contribution

Position Summary:

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and ready to make an impact by protecting organizations against evolving threats? As a Cybersecurity Consultant at RMC, youll lead and execute a wide range of cybersecurity engagements, primarily for commercial clients. This role offers the opportunity to stay at the forefront of cybersecurity trends while delivering innovative solutions. Youll engage in offensive security tasks such as penetration testing, conduct compliance and risk assessments, and contribute to IT/OT consulting efforts. Youll have the flexibility of remote work, with up to 50% travel during peak periods. This position is ideal for someone seeking diverse cybersecurity challenges and client interactions that shape strategic solutions. Join us and leverage your expertise to safeguard critical infrastructures.

Essential Functions:

• Lead and execute comprehensive cybersecurity consulting services for commercial clients.
• Develop and execute tailored offensive cybersecurity testing (e.g., web application, network, and hardware penetration tests) and strategies to address the unique needs of each client.
• Conduct detailed security assessments, develop kickoff presentations, write technical reports, and communicate findings effectively to client leadership and SMEs.
• Build strong client relationships and collaborate with RMCs consulting team and leadership.
• Participate in pre-sales scoping calls, contribute to technical proposal writing, and assist with SOW development.
• Offer subject matter expertise (SME) to RMCs business development and marketing efforts.
• Support RMCs attack lab infrastructure, including the setup and updating of infrastructure for client engagements.
• Review and improve existing processes to ensure the highest quality of service.
• Conduct quality assurance and peer reviews of technical reports to maintain accuracy.

This description reflects the essential functions but does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Competencies:

• Technical Acumen: Strong technical cybersecurity background with hands-on experience in penetration testing and offensive security assessments, in both IT and OT environments.
• Threat Landscape Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the current threat landscape, common vulnerabilities, and frameworks such as OWASP Top 10.
• Client Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly in delivering client presentations and reports. This includes not only explaining identified issues, but also how to remediate and/or mitigate them.
• Customer-Centric: Dedicated to providing exceptional client service and support, with a focus on building and maintaining long-term relationships.
• Organization: Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines efficiently, with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Collaboration: Experience working both independently and as part of a team, with a focus on achieving collective goals.
• Leadership: Strong leadership qualities, with the ability to mentor team members and lead by example.
• Complex Problem Solving: Adept at explaining complex technical issues to non-technical audiences, ensuring clarity and understanding.
• Attention to Detail: Commitment to precision and thoroughness in all tasks, from technical assessments to client communications.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelors degree or higher preferred
• 5+ years of cybersecurity engineering and/or consulting experience

Desired Certificates & Licenses:

• Offensive certifications such as OSCP, PNPT, OSEP, and GPEN (strongly preferred) or
• General cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP or CISM are preferred but not required, or
• IT/OT certifications such as GICSP or GRID

Other Requirements:

• Valid Passport: Possession of a current passport with a minimum of 8 months remaining until the expiration date.
• Travel Flexibility: Willingness and capability to travel, CONUS Up to 30% of the time.
  • Telecommunication is authorized for this role.
• Work Environment Compliance: Commitmentto maintaining a drug-free work environment, U.S. Citizenship, and possession of a valid state driver's license.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

RMC has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by your manager as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and RMC reserves the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as RMC may deem appropriate.

RMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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