Cybersecurity Specialist

Wright Technical Services; Tallahassee (FL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright Technical Services seeks an experienced Cybersecurity Analyst for a 4-month contract to conduct security assessments and compliance initiatives for FDACS. The role involves penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and collaboration on risk assessments, requiring significant expertise and independence in a remote environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity assessments.
• Experience in penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53, HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration tests and vulnerability assessments.
• Support risk analysis and compliance activities.
• Collaborate on AI governance assessments.

Skills

Cybersecurity assessments

Vulnerability testing

Endpoint protection

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Education

CISSP

CEH

Tools

Microsoft DevOps

Job description

Title: Cybersecurity Professional –IT Unification
Job Type: 4-Month Contract, 40 hours per week
Location: Remote with occassional travel to site

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Analyst to conduct security assessments and support compliance initiatives for FDACS applications and infrastructure. This role requires strong expertise in penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and endpoint protection, with a solid understanding of security frameworks like NIST 800-53 and HIPAA. The ideal candidate will provide actionable remediation guidance, contribute to documentation and compliance deliverables, and collaborate on risk and AI governance assessments. This is a remote, client-facing position that requires independence, strong technical writing skills, and familiarity with tools like Microsoft DevOps. CISSP, CEH, or equivalent certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity assessments or technical security roles
• Strong understanding of vulnerability testing, endpoint protection, and cloud/on-prem security
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53, HIPAA, and security control evaluation frameworks
• Experience supporting penetration testing and providing actionable remediation guidance
• CISSP, CEH, or equivalent certifications preferred
• Strong technical writing and analytical skills
• Experience using Microsoft DevOps or other ticket tracking systems
• Ability to work independently in a remote client-facing environment

Description and Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration tests and vulnerability assessments on Client web apps, portals, and infrastructure
• Evaluate endpoint protection, patch management, and security control configurations
• Support risk analysis and compliance activities aligned to NIST 800-53, HIPAA.
• Analyze and document findings; support remediation guidance and one-time retesting
• Collaborate with the AI readiness lead to assess AI system risk and governance alignment
• Participate in DR/BC planning reviews and security-related testing
• Work independently and contribute to technical documentation, reports, and compliance deliverables
• Support weekly syncs and provide updates through Microsoft DevOps or other tracking tools

Eligibility: All applications current authorized to live and work in the United States on a Permanent basis are welcome to apply. Must be currently residing in the US. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Wright Technical Services and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.