Technology Cybersecurity Managing Consultant

Job Family: Cyber Consulting Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust What You Will Do: This position will play a critical role in leading teams for Technology cybersecurity program support projects. This position will provide guidance and support for project deliverables and quality assurance efforts. Serve as a cybersecurity subject matter expert to help clients maximize the value and effectiveness of their existing security tooling and platforms (e.g., SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management). Assess current cybersecurity tools, configurations, and processes to identify gaps, redundancies, and optimization opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations. Lead and mentor cybersecurity team members, providing technical direction, quality oversight, and coaching to drive consistent, high-quality delivery. Oversee day-to-day cybersecurity operations activities, including monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and continuous improvement initiatives. Support the design and implementation of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) solutions aligned with federal guidance (e.g., NIST SP 800‑207, CISA ZT maturity model). Contribute to enterprise cybersecurity architecture modernization efforts, including roadmap development, maturity assessments, and implementation planning. Support secure cloud migration initiatives by advising on cloud security architecture, compliance requirements, and risk mitigation strategies across AWS, Azure, or GCP environments. Integrate security controls and DevSecOps practices into cloud and application modernization efforts to enable secure-by-design deployments. Collaborate with client stakeholders to align cybersecurity strategies with mission objectives, risk tolerance, and regulatory requirements. Provide technical leadership across cybersecurity engagements, including developing deliverables, presenting findings, and driving implementation of recommended solutions. Stay current on emerging threats, tools, and best practices, and apply that knowledge to enhance client cybersecurity posture and program maturity. Actively participate on cybersecurity engagements and work with a team and the client to deliver the highest quality of work. Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in IT general controls and cybersecurity. Work across multiple stakeholders to understand business needs, concerns, and risks. Analyze problems, apply quantitative analytical approaches, communicate effectively and confidently, work well in team environment. Create and deliver high quality presentations and reports to effectively communicate project findings. What You Will Need: Bachelor's Degree US Citizenship is contractually required Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (or higher) security clearance, as required. Minimum of FIVE (5)+ years of experience, preferably in cybersecurity consulting, cyber operations, or enterprise security architecture. Demonstrated experience optimizing and operationalizing enterprise security tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, endpoint protection). Proven ability to lead and mentor cybersecurity teams, including directing day-to-day operations and providing technical oversight. Strong knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture principles and experience supporting ZTA strategy, design, or implementation. Experience supporting secure cloud environments (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP), including cloud security architecture and compliance. Familiarity with DevSecOps and integrating security into modern application and cloud pipelines. Working knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53/207, FISMA, CISA guidance). Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into actionable client recommendations. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders and senior client leadership. Strong organizational and analytical skills. What Would Be Nice To Have: Experience with managing/supporting and/or knowledge of cybersecurity or high value asset program. Experience supporting technology modernization and large-scale IT transformation initiatives. Prior experience working with or for Public Health Federal agencies. Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCSP, AWS/Azure security certifications). The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$216,000.00. 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