Security Operations Lead — CISSP/CISM, Onsite

Top Prospect Group; New Haven (CT); Vor Ort; USD 150.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Top Prospect Group in Wallingford, CT is seeking an Information Security Operations leader responsible for RMF design, threat analysis, penetration testing, budgeting, and incident response to strengthen cybersecurity and regulatory compliance.

The role oversees security policy development, audits, and vendor coordination, with hands-on leadership and 5–8 years of experience in information security. Onsite work is required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's in Information Security, Computer Science, or equivalent and relevant work experience.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA.
• Knowledge of threat and vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, and red-team/blue-team exercises.
• Proven leadership experience in information security (5–8 years).
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR.
• Hands-on security technologies knowledge: firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption.

Aufgaben

• Deliver on cybersecurity initiatives. Coordinates with internal teams and external vendors to ensure the cybersecurity resilience is tested frequently.
• Oversee audits and evaluations of the cybersecurity environment. Manages the planning, documentation, testing, integration, and execution of cybersecurity projects including annual budgeting and coordination of vendor responsibilities.
• Establish and enforce security policies, procedures, and guidelines to protect digital assets, sensitive trade data, and intellectual property. Design and implement security controls for networks, systems, and applications.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of RMF processes and documentation. Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability assessments and scans, and penetration tests.
• Proactively search for threats and vulnerabilities within our environment. Conduct incident handling and coordination, ensuring rapid and effective response to security events.
• Carry out thorough research and investigation on security incidents. Work with internal teams and external vendors to conduct research and forensics.
• Ensure compliance with all related regulatory bodies and standards.
• Develop and oversee a security awareness program to educate employees, stakeholders about security best practices.
• Evaluate and monitor the security practices of third-party vendors, partners, and service providers within RMF.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure security standards are met and integrated into system designs.
• Provide regular reports to executive management and the board on cybersecurity status and improvements.

Kenntnisse

Threat analysis

Penetration testing

Leadership

Security architecture

Security operations

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Information Security/CS

CISSP/CISM/CISA certification

Jobbeschreibung

Top Prospect Group in Wallingford, CT is seeking an Information Security Operations leader responsible for RMF design, threat analysis, penetration testing, budgeting, and incident response to strengthen cybersecurity and regulatory compliance.

The role oversees security policy development, audits, and vendor coordination, with hands-on leadership and 5–8 years of experience in information security. Onsite work is required.