Title: Cybersecurity Lead Client: State Client Location: Raleigh, NC (Hybrid) Duration: 12 Months
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