What are the responsibilities and job description for the Local Cybersecurity Coordinator/Analyst position at LanTech, Inc.?
METRO DC AREA CANDIDATES SHOULD ONLY APPLY, ANY OTHER AREA RESUMES WILL BE DROPPED!!!
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Job Title: Local Cybersecurity Coordinator/Analyst
Location: Hybrid-Crownsville, MD- Must be able to travel throughout Maryland
Positions: 2
Rate: 60-65/hr.
Employment Type: Full-time, 12-month contract with 2 one-year renewal options
Start Date: October 2024
Department: Department of Information Technology (DoIT) Office of Security Management (OSM)
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of local networks, cybersecurity architecture, tools, policies, and plans.
- Identify vulnerabilities and gaps in existing security measures.
- Analyze risk factors and prioritize areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to remediate vulnerabilities and strengthen security posture.
- Draft and refine cybersecurity policies, best practices, and implementation plans.
- Recommend effective security solutions tailored to each local unit of government’s needs.
- Provide training on cybersecurity topics and foster knowledge sharing and skill development within organizations.
- Prepare detailed reports for leadership, highlighting findings, risks, and recommended actions, including prioritization of recommendations.
- Translate technical assessments into actionable insights for decision-makers.
- Advise on strategic paths forward to mitigate risks effectively.
- Establish strong relationships with stakeholders, including government agencies and organizations.
- Facilitate communication between technical experts and leadership.
- Act as a bridge, ensuring alignment between technical requirements and organizational goals.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (years of demonstrated experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree).
- Proven experience of at least five (5) years as a Cyber Security Engineer, Cyber Manager, Cyber Analyst, or similar role in cybersecurity.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity solutions and other common security technologies.
- Experience performing security maturity and system assessments in alignment with NIST standards.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Experience working with and presenting to senior leadership and executives.
- Strong communication skills to communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders and effectively report findings.
- Ability to travel to jurisdictions within Maryland.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Graduate degree in cybersecurity or a related area of expertise.
- Relevant professional certifications.
Application Process:
- Submit a detailed resume and a one-page qualifications summary.
- Candidates must be authorized to work within the United States for at least 120 days following the Notice to Proceed (NTP) date.
- Candidates must clear a State Background check.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 45 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Crownsville, MD 21032: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Crownsville, MD 21032
Salary : $60 - $65
