Cybersecurity Coordinator - Crownsville, United States - Seneca Resources

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    Seneca Resources Crownsville, United States

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    Our client is seeking a Local Cybersecurity Coordinator, your mission is to enhance cybersecurity resilience.

    Duties/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. Remediation and Enhancement:
    • 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.

    Training and Capacity Building:

    • Provide training on cybersecurity topics.
    • Foster knowledge sharing and skill development within organizations.

    Reporting and Risk Assessment:

    • 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.
    • Collaboration and Communication:
    • 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.

    Education:

    • 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).

    Specialized Experience:

    • 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 Standard.
    • Preferred Qualifications:
    • Graduate degree in cyber security or related area of expertise.

    General Experience:

    • 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.
    • Preference for candidates with relevant professional certifications