Cybersecurity Coordinator

The Fountain Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a Cybersecurity Coordinator for an on-site role in Columbus, OH. This 12-month assignment focuses on securing digital assets, designing secure architectures, performing risk assessments, threat modeling, and implementing controls across manufacturing environments.

The role requires strong experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, and incident response, with cross-functional collaboration across IT, Engineering, Operations, and Compliance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, or related field.
• 5+ years of cybersecurity experience, preferably in regulated industries.
• Experience with cloud security, network protocols, and secure cloud-based apps.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance (SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, FDA guidance).
• Proficiency in threat modeling, risk management, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Experience securing software and hardware in manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding ofISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, HITRUST, NIST SP 800-82.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments for software, systems, and network infrastructure.
• Perform threat modeling using STRIDE and other methods.
• Lead vulnerability assessments and penetration testing efforts.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, HIPAA, FDA, GDPR, PCI DSS requirements.
• Collaborate with IT, Engineering, Operations, and Compliance teams to strengthen security posture.
• Guide development teams on secure coding practices and SDLC security controls.
• Monitor security threats and develop mitigation strategies; respond to incidents and investigate root causes.
• Manage security technologies including firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, DLP, SIEM, and log aggregation.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Regulatory compliance

Threat modeling

Incident response

Cloud security

Secure SDLC

Network security

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/Engineering/Info Security)

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Endpoint protection

DLP

SIEM

Log aggregation

Job description

We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking a Cybersecurity Coordinator for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Columbus, OH - On site. Details of the position are as follows:

Job Details:

• Pay: $42 - $45/hr.
• 12-month assignment, possibility extension or conversion.
• Monday – Friday, standard hours.
• The Cybersecurity Coordinator plays a critical role in protecting the organization’s digital assets, systems, and infrastructure. This position involves designing secure architectures, performing risk assessments, threat modeling, implementing cybersecurity controls, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements across Client Nutrition. The coordinator will work cross-functionally with IT, Engineering, Operations, and Compliance teams to maintain a robust cybersecurity posture across manufacturing environments.
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments for software, systems, and network infrastructure.
• Perform threat modeling using tools such as STRIDE.
• Conduct and support vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-82, FDA, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS, etc).
• Monitor and interpret changes in global cybersecurity regulations and standards, integrating them into Client Nutrition policies and procedures.
• Support internal and external audits, including remediation coordination at Client Nutrition sites.
• Collaborate with engineering and development teams to design secure system architectures.
• Experience with secure coding practices and encryption technologies.
• Guide teams in applying cybersecurity controls throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Monitor cybersecurity threats and develop mitigation strategies.
• Respond to and investigate cybersecurity incidents, identifying root causes and recovery actions.
• Utilize and manage security technologies including:
  • Firewalls
  • Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
  • Endpoint protection
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
  • SIEM systems
  • Log aggregation tools

• Support the deployment and operational use of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms.
• Work with cross-functional teams (e.g., Engineering, QA, IT) and vendors to document and implement cybersecurity controls to achieve program requirements while enabling business outcomes.
• Subject Matter Expertise on security projects to ensure the timely, on-budget, and effective implementation of cyber security improvements that are operationally supported with validation methods in place to measure effectiveness.

Must Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, preferably in regulated industries such as food, beverage, healthcare, or medical devices.
• Experience with cloud security, network protocols (SSL/TLS, VPNs, IPsec), and secure cloud-based applications.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance (SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, FDA cybersecurity guidance).
• Proficiency in threat modeling, risk management, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Experience securing both software and hardware systems in manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, HITRUST, NIST SP 800-82).

• Certifications
• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certification preferred.

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