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Senior Cybersecurity Specialist (Contract)

Blue Star Partners, LLC
Saint Paul, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 2/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

Job Title : Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

Location : St. Paul, MN (100% Onsite)

Rate : $58 - $60 / hr

Contract Duration : 1 Year (with possible extensions)

Contract Type : W2 (Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; no visa sponsorships or subcontracting)

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Cybersecurity Specialist to manage our client's global Manufacturing Cybersecurity Program and Manufacturing / Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity initiatives. This role is responsible for leading the implementation and support of security capabilities and technologies across our manufacturing sites worldwide, as well as continuously updating and enhancing our cybersecurity strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Cybersecurity Program Development :

Develop a risk-based cybersecurity program that meets regulatory requirements and aligns with industry-leading information security practices.

  • Advance the cyber threat and vulnerability management program to ensure consistent identification, analysis, response, and monitoring of security threats, events, and vulnerabilities.

Security Technology Implementation :

Lead the implementation and support of security capabilities for manufacturing sites globally.

  • Integrate cybersecurity toolsets to enable automated discovery, remediation, and alerting of network and device vulnerabilities.
  • Utilize IT and OT tools (e.g., PRTG, SolarWinds, Nagios, Lansweeper, Dragos, Nozomi, ClarOTy, Forescout, Armis, etc.) with a preference for experience in Armis.
  • Threat and Risk Management :

    Perform threat identification and mitigation activities using advanced security controls and tools.

  • Assess threats to the business and deploy effective countermeasures.
  • Perform analysis of emerging technologies and design architectures to enable the secure implementation of new technologies.
  • Assess cybersecurity incidents to identify root causes, respond, and recover the environment.
  • Collaboration and Communication :

    Independently interface with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, R&D, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and third-party vendors.

  • Provide clear and effective communication of technical outputs and advanced security concepts.
  • Facilitate cross-team coordination to achieve defined security goals and support detailed implementation plans for cybersecurity projects.
  • Project and Budget Management :

    Manage cybersecurity projects to ensure timely, on-budget, and effective implementation of improvements.

  • Develop strategies, policies, and standards to protect company information and technology assets.
  • Manage capital and operational expense budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting and administration.
  • Generate comprehensive documentation and reports detailing security incidents, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies.
  • Required Qualifications

  • Education :
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent certifications.

  • Experience :
  • Minimum of 5 years of cybersecurity experience, with 7 years preferred.

  • Proven expertise in implementing industry standards such as ISO 27001 / 2, SOC 2, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and ISO 22301.
  • Experience with the implementation and operational use of GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) toolsets.
  • Skills :
  • Strong data analysis and asset management skills.

  • In-depth knowledge of IT / networking and OT systems.
  • Prior experience with asset / network discovery tools (e.g., PRTG, SolarWinds, Nagios, Lansweeper, Dragos, Nozomi, ClarOTy, Forescout, Armis, etc.); experience with Armis is preferred.
  • Excellent ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively.
  • Certifications (Preferred) :
  • CCNA or CISSP (or similar).

  • Regulatory Frameworks :
  • Knowledge of national and international regulatory compliances and frameworks such as ISO, SOX, BASEL II, EU DPD, HIPAA, and PCI DSS

    Salary : $58 - $60

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