Senior Information Security Officer — Risk & Compliance

4A Consulting, LLC; Crownsville (MD); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

4A Consulting, LLC in Baltimore, MD seeks a Senior Information Security Officer to lead cybersecurity operations, risk management, compliance, and secure architecture initiatives across enterprise systems.

The role partners with business and IT teams to ensure systems meet industry standards such as ISO 27001 and NIST CSF, while guiding governance, incident response, and secure cloud/on‑premises designs. Hands-on leadership will drive security metrics, training, and secure project delivery.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in information security management, IT administration, cybersecurity, or related fields.
• 3+ years of experience implementing cybersecurity assessment and remediation plans, procedures, and defensive operations.
• Hands-on experience with risk management, incident response, vulnerability management, and security compliance.
• Strong understanding of ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and other industry security frameworks.

Aufgaben

• Lead daily cybersecurity operations and implementation of information security initiatives, ensuring effective security governance and compliance.
• Develop and maintain security metrics to track control adoption, measure effectiveness, and identify areas for improvement.
• Review, update, and enforce security policies and procedures aligned with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and other applicable standards.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, analyze findings, prioritize risks, and coordinate remediation activities with relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in Authorization to Operate (ATO) assessments to validate security compliance and production readiness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen security protocols, system designs, and operational processes.
• Design and implement secure architectures across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Lead and manage cybersecurity projects, ensuring successful and timely delivery of security initiatives.
• Develop and deliver security awareness and training programs to improve organizational security posture.
• Maintain and execute incident response plans to ensure preparedness and effective response to security incidents.
• Monitor security systems and activities to identify, investigate, and respond to potential threats.
• Prepare and present security reports, dashboards, risk assessments, and compliance documentation to leadership and stakeholders.
• Develop strategic security roadmaps focused on service delivery, resource optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for agency-related cybersecurity inquiries, security engagements, and information security initiatives.
• Coordinate with technical and business stakeholders to ensure security requirements are incorporated throughout the system and application lifecycle.

Kenntnisse

Information security management

IT administration

Cybersecurity

Risk management

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Security governance

Security compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

4A Consulting, LLC in Baltimore, MD seeks a Senior Information Security Officer to lead cybersecurity operations, risk management, compliance, and secure architecture initiatives across enterprise systems.

The role partners with business and IT teams to ensure systems meet industry standards such as ISO 27001 and NIST CSF, while guiding governance, incident response, and secure cloud/on‑premises designs. Hands-on leadership will drive security metrics, training, and secure project delivery.