Job Details
JPC - 1636 – Cybersecurity Lead
Posted 5 months agoUnited States
7+ yearsContract
Primary Skills
Carrying out AssessmentsCommunication SkillsCyber SecurityFirewalls (Computer Science)Identity and Access ManagementLeadershipMulti-Factor AuthenticationProgress ReportsProject PlanningRisk AnalysisSafety PrinciplesSchedulingSecurity AuditsStandardisationTeam ManagementVirtual Private Networks (VPN)CIS BenchmarksDesktop ComputingHardening SystemsISO/IEC 27001IT Security SolutionsIT Security StandardsNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyNetwork ServerPatch ManagementProject ManagementPublic ServicesResearch MethodologiesSoftware System Penetration TestingSoftware Vulnerability ManagementStakeholder ManagementVulnerability
Job Description
Title: Cybersecurity Lead
Client: State of NC
Location: Raleigh, NC (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 Months
Job ID: 788683
Rate; 75/hr
MOI; Virtual
If It is EAD - little bit less rate
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Lead Consultant with strong expertise in cybersecurity, risk assessments, and penetration testing. This role requires both hands-on technical skills and leadership capabilities to manage a large-scale security initiative across multiple environments.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and executing security assessments, leading a team, standardizing processes, and communicating risks to stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and perform technical security risk assessments across IT environments (servers, desktops, networks, firewalls, IAM, MFA, VPNs).
- Conduct internal and external penetration testing, vulnerability identification, and exploit validation.
- Develop and implement standardized assessment methodologies, templates, and reporting formats.
- Manage and coordinate assessment team activities, including task assignments, timelines, and deliverables.
- Create and maintain project plans, schedules, and progress reports.
- Ensure consistent, high-quality execution across multiple locations/projects.
- Identify security gaps and provide remediation recommendations.
- Communicate complex technical findings to non-technical stakeholders and leadership.
- Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to support cybersecurity initiatives.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, including:
- Security risk assessments
- Penetration testing (network, web, internal/external)
- 5+ years of experience in:
- Leading technical security assessments
- Developing methodologies and frameworks
- Strong experience with:
- Vulnerability management
- Patch management
- Security hardening practices
- Proven experience in team leadership and project management
- Hands-on knowledge of:
- Servers, networks, firewalls, IAM, MFA, VPNs
- Familiarity with security frameworks:
- NIST, CIS Controls, ISO 27001
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working on large-scale or multi-location projects
- Relevant certifications (nice to have):
- CEH, OSCP, CISSP, CISM
- Experience in government/public sector environments (plus)
Job Posting Details
Job Code
JPC - 1636
Job Start Date
Immediate / N/A
City
United States
Experience
7+ years
Primary Skills
Carrying out Assessments, Communication Skills, Cyber Security, Firewalls (Computer Science), Identity and Access Management, Leadership, Multi-Factor Authentication, Progress Reports, Project Planning, Risk Analysis, Safety Principles, Scheduling, Security Audits, Standardisation, Team Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), CIS Benchmarks, Desktop Computing, Hardening Systems, ISO/IEC 27001, IT Security Solutions, IT Security Standards, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Network Server, Patch Management, Project Management, Public Services, Research Methodologies, Software System Penetration Testing, Software Vulnerability Management, Stakeholder Management, Vulnerability
Job End Date
2027-07-09
Tax Terms
C2C
Number of Positions
1