Cybersecurity Testing Lead & Deputy PM (Remote, FL)

Emerging Tech; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerging Tech is seeking a Deputy Project Manager / Technical Lead to translate program objectives into robust cybersecurity testing strategies and oversee cross-agency technical work in Florida. You will guide testing execution, review findings, and ensure compliance with evolving security requirements.

The role offers growth, exposure to senior practitioners, and a funded certification pathway, with remote work options for Florida-based candidates.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of cybersecurity consulting, assessment, audit, or security operations.
• Experience coordinating technical testing activities on at least one engagement.
• Experience contributing to cybersecurity testing procedures, playbooks, or assessment methodologies.
• Must reside in the state of Florida.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Testing Strategy and Detailed Testing Procedures, including the pre approved technique catalog and rules of engagement
• Own the traceability matrix linking each test to its MITRE ATT&CK technique, NIST CSF subcategory, regulatory criterion, and expected telemetry source
• Oversee emission, observation, and outcome reconciliation across concurrent agency engagements
• Review findings and root cause classifications for completeness and consistency before client release
• Define and enforce testing safety controls, including risk ratings, rollback procedures, agency deconfliction contacts, and stop work triggers
• Serve as the day to day technical point of contact for agency security and information technology staff
• Ensure testing remains within approved scope and obtain documented written client authorization for any changes
• Support executive and audit briefings regarding testing methodology, results, cybersecurity risks, and findings
• Support the Project Manager with program management responsibilities and assume Project Manager duties when required

Skills

Cybersecurity testing

Penetration testing

Threat emulation

MITRE ATT&CK

NIST CSF

AD/Windows security

Cloud platforms

SIEM

Technical writing

Coordination across agencies

Tools

Microsoft Entra ID

Kali Linux

Atomic Red Team

MITRE CALDERA

Job description

Emerging Tech is seeking a Deputy Project Manager / Technical Lead to translate program objectives into robust cybersecurity testing strategies and oversee cross-agency technical work in Florida. You will guide testing execution, review findings, and ensure compliance with evolving security requirements.

The role offers growth, exposure to senior practitioners, and a funded certification pathway, with remote work options for Florida-based candidates.