Cyber Defense Manager

Company: Apex Systems
Location: Greenville
Posted on: April 1, 2021

Job Description:

Position Location: Greenville SC, Charlotte, NC, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL--(Will start 100% remote but must be able to come on-site to one of the core locations upon conversion)Length: 6 month contract to hirePrinciple Duties and Responsibilities:* Coordinate and enforce vulnerability management process for vulnerabilities.* Lead activities related to the Vulnerability Management program, including tracking, execution, analysis and reporting of cyber risks and vulnerabilities.* Establish penetration testing and vulnerability identification objectives and key results that ensure successful follow through and remediation of identified risks.* Work with product teams and effectively communicate the risks of identified vulnerabilities and make recommendations.* Engage various internal stakeholders including development, engineering, legal, communications, and other relevant teams to conduct holistic response management on identified vulnerabilities and the remediation efforts.* Establish metrics and regular reporting mechanisms for measuring compliance and performance of vulnerability management.* Ensure associated stakeholders are provided with timely relevant information related to remediation status activities.* Compile lessons learned and informational reports for engineering teams.* Perform evaluation of potential threats, security investigations, remediation efforts and related tool sets, including CSIRT (Computer Security Incident Response Team) participation.* Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies within information security.* Work independently with 3rd party providers, vendors, and other departments.* Provide 24x7 operational support for escalations on a rotating basis.RequirementsBasic Qualifications:* Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field or equivalent work experience.* 5+ year's related-technology and/or related-business experience in vulnerability management.* Knowledge of managing the entire lifecycle of vulnerabilities from discovery, triage, advising, remediation, and validation.* Excellent organization, communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.* Ability to communicate and present complex issues and ideas with precision and clarity, adjusting appropriately for the audience; ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.* Experience working within a large, complex corporate environment providing consulting services on large initiatives.* Experience managing and prioritizing multiple tasks in an effective manner.* Knowledge and understanding of network and security fundamentals, protocols, and technologies.* Strong understanding of mitigating security controls (i.e., anti-virus, IPS/IDS, email filtering, web site blocking, patching) and how they work in an overall defense in depth risk assessment methodology.* Understanding of Technology Platforms (Windows, Open Source, Middleware Applications, Database Applications, Cisco, Adobe)* Understanding of incident handling.* Experience developing and providing effective and professional presentations to all levels (including Senior Management).Preferred Qualifications:* Industry-recognized security, network, or other professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, GSEC, GCIH, CCSP, CCNA, etc.).* Working knowledge of MITRE Framework.* Experience managing projects and leading staff.* Experience in conducting training and mentoring of less experienced security professionals.* Strong subject matter expertise in incidence response.* Strong understanding of Information Security industry standards/best practices such as NIST.* Strong understanding of Information Security related laws and regulations including HIPAA and PCI.* Experience with engineering and/or architecture of technologies such as network firewalls, intrusion detection sensors, antimalware technologies, vulnerability scanning technologies, and APT prevention technologies.

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