What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cybersecurity Lead (442879) position at Vaco by Highspring?
DETAILS
Location: Downtown Dallas, TX 75201 (onsite 3-4 days per week)
Position Type: 6M C2H
Hourly / Salary: $60W2-$90W2 | $120K-$130K
JOB SUMMARY
Vaco Technology is currently seeking a Cybersecurity Lead for an opportunity located in Downtown Dallas, TX 75201 (onsite 3-4 days per week). The Cybersecurity Lead will lead all aspects of cybersecurity operations, including managing internal security processes and collaborating with key vendors. The Cybersecurity Lead will be a combination of high-level strategic vision and hands-on engagement with technical security challenges, ensuring the protection of the infrastructure and data from evolving threats. The Cybersecurity Lead will collaborate closely with talented team members and will contribute to internal IT teams, executive leadership, and external security partners to ensure robust scalable security measures while supporting business continuity.
- Manage / Maintain Security Technologies / Tools - Firewalls / IDS / Vulnerability Scanners, etc.
- Ensure Compliance with Regulations / Standards / Frameworks
- Utilize Existing Tools / Platforms / Processes / Procedures - Identify Areas of Improvements to Incident Response / Cybersecurity-related Support Activities
- Support the Systems Security Program - Proactively Managing Infrastructure Systems Security Risks / Vulnerabilities / Compliance with Security Configurations / Guidance / Policies
- Conduct Comprehensive Analysis of Security Threats from Various Sources - Identifying Potential Risks / Assessing Impact on Operations
- Develop / Implement Incident Response Plan - Working Swiftly to Contain / Mitigate Cybersecurity Risks
- Partner with Internal Teams / External Collaborators - Investigating Security Breaches / Implementing Effective Remediation Strategies
- Manage Post-Incident Operations - Tracking Lessons Learned / Infrastructure Improvements / Enhancement of Overall Security
- Collaborate with IT Leaders - Integrating Security Best Practices into Broader IT Strategy
- Develop / Maintain Security Incident Response Plans / Procedures
- Lead the Investigation / Resolution of Security Incidents - Data Breaches / Cyber-Attacks
- Coordinate with Internal / External Stakeholders During Incident Response / Recovery Efforts
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Cybersecurity Lead (5 years) - Hands-On Lead Executing Cybersecurity Incident Response
- MDR Platforms - 24/7 Monitoring / Threat Intelligence / Incident Response / Forensics/Analysis / Compliance Support, etc.
- Cloud Security (AWS / Azure / GCP) - Cloud-Native Security Tools / Best Practices Focus
- Cybersecurity Technologies - Firewalls / Cloud Firewalls (Meraki) / SIEM / IDS / Endpoint Protection Tools
- Regulatory Standards (ISO-27001 / NIST / GDPR / PCI-DSS) - Leading Compliance Audits, etc.
PREFERRED (not required)
- Certifications - CISSP / CISM / CISA / CRISC (strongly preferred)
- Meraki Systems / Cloud Firewalls
- AI / Analytics Related to Security
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
- California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
- Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
- Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
- Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
Salary : $120,000 - $130,000
