MO - 3/27 - 760722 - Security Vulnerability Team Lead

Hybrid position – mostly remote with in office in Harrisburg, PA when required. Client prefers candidates that reside within 2 hours of Harrisburg, PA.

Candidate must be able to report on-site in Harrisburg, PA on first/last days of engagement to inventory equipment and complete badging. Candidate is responsible for travel cost and parking to report on-site for inventory equipment. All remote work muse be completed in the United States.

Candidate must work EST Business Hours. All work, including remote work, must be completed in the United States.

This position requires someone with exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Our direct client has an opening for a Security Vulnerability Team Lead position # 760722. This position is for 12 months, with option of extension, and will be worked hybrid (mostly remote with on-site in Harrisburg, PA when required) – Candidate must come on-site in Harrisburg, PA on 1st day and last day of engagement to inventory equipment and badging. (must work EST business hours).

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Description

Below is the job description – Resumes due ASAP.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience is required for the position as well as each of the technical skillsets.
• This candidate serves as the Security Vulnerability Team Lead within the Information Security Office of Pennsylvania’s Infrastructure and Economic Development IT Delivery Center (IED DC) which includes the Department of Transportation (PennDOT), PA Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED).
  
  

Job Responsibilities

• Primary role is as the subject matter expert (SME) for the management and administration of the delivery center’s vulnerability management program.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and tests to identify security weaknesses in systems and applications.
• Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards related to security vulnerabilities.
• Coordinate with IT and development teams to prioritize vulnerabilities and ensure timely remediation actions are taken.
• Stay informed about the latest security trends, threats, and best practices to continuously improve the vulnerability management process.
• Prepare and present vulnerability management reports to senior management, highlighting key findings and recommendations.
• Provide training and awareness programs for staff on security vulnerabilities and best practices for risk mitigation.
• Facilitate incident response activities related to vulnerabilities and coordinate with external partners as necessary.
• Demonstrates good judgement and problem-solving skills. Reacts and adapts to changing circumstances rapidly.
• Leverages Commonwealth incident tracking and ticketing systems to receive tasks from other units, delegate tasks to other units, prioritize daily tasks, document actions taken, and the final resolution for tasks completed.
• Provides on call and/or emergency support, including after-hours as needed.
• Adheres to established service management processes and procedures.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

• Extensive experience with Tenable Security Center a must. Certifications are a plus.
• Familiarity with DAST tools such as Rapid 7 AppSpider.
• Technically proficient and experienced with Windows and Linux operating systems and system hardening.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards relevant to cybersecurity.
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies and frameworks. (e.g., NIST, FAIR)
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of network protocols and technologies. (e.g., OSI Model, TCP/IP, firewalls, intrusion detection systems)
• Excellent soft skills such as listening, presenting, and negotiating.
• Must pass required Pennsylvania State Police background check.
• Cannot have any felony offenses.
• Ability to work remotely/and locally when required.
  
  

Required/Desired Skills

• Extensive experience with Tenable Security Center a must. Certifications are a plus - Required - 5 Years.
• Familiarity with DAST tools such as Rapid 7 AppSpider - Required - 5 Years.
• Technically proficient and experienced with Windows and Linux operating systems and system hardening - Required - 5 Years.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards relevant to cybersecurity - Required - 5 Years.
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies and frameworks (e.g., NIST, FAIR) - Required - 5 Years.
• Strong understanding of network protocols and technologies (e.g., OSI Model, TCP/IP, firewalls, intrusion detection systems) - Required - 5 Years.
• Excellent soft skills such as listening, presenting, and negotiating - Required.
• Must pass required Pennsylvania State Police background check and cannot have any felony offenses - Required.
• Ability to work remotely/and locally when required - Required.
• Professional oral and written communication skills - Required.
  
  

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