RecruitTalent, LLC. · 2 months ago
Senior Security/Cybersecurity Consultant
Virginia, United States
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$60/hr - $70/hr
7+ years expRecruitTalent, LLC. is seeking a Senior Security/Cybersecurity Consultant to lead comprehensive risk assessments and develop cybersecurity policies aligned with federal regulations. The role involves overseeing compliance activities, managing incident response, and collaborating with IT teams to integrate security principles into modernization efforts.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Lead comprehensive risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and security audits across enterprise systems
Develop and implement cybersecurity policies, procedures, and incident response plans aligned with NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP requirements
Provide security architecture guidance for IT, cloud, and automation systems to ensure secure design and integration
Oversee compliance activities and ensure adherence to federal cybersecurity and privacy regulations
Manage incident response, forensics, and recovery coordination, including root-cause analysis and reporting
Implement and monitor access control, encryption, and endpoint protection mechanisms to safeguard sensitive information
Support security governance, risk tracking, and audit preparation for internal and external assessments
Collaborate with IT, data, and automation teams to embed security-by-design principles into all modernization efforts
Conduct cybersecurity awareness and training programs to promote a culture of security and compliance
Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and evolving regulatory standards to continuously improve GWRC’s defenses
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or related discipline
7–10 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, governance, and risk management
Proven track record conducting enterprise security assessments, compliance audits, and incident response
Experience advising large-scale IT or government programs on security architecture and mitigation strategies
Strong understanding of NIST SP 800-53/171, FedRAMP, FISMA, CIS Controls, and Zero-Trust Architecture
Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel), vulnerability management tools (Nessus, Tenable, Qualys), and endpoint security (CrowdStrike, Defender)
Hands-on experience in cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP), IAM, PKI, firewall configuration, and network security
Familiarity with incident detection, SOC operations, and digital forensics tools
Preferred
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
CompTIA Security+
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
AWS Certified Security – Specialty or Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) Practitioner or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
Company
RecruitTalent, LLC.
RecruitTalent has earned its reputation by successfully delivering upon our client aspirations by inspiring skilled professionals ready to advance their careers and transgress the boundaries.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Muneer Baig
Chief Executive Officer
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