Overview
We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Consultant with strong expertise in security architecture, risk management, and strategic cybersecurity planning. The consultant will support enterprise-wide security initiatives, assess cyber maturity, and provide strategic and technical guidance to strengthen organizational cybersecurity posture. This role requires a seasoned professional who can operate across both technical and executive domains and deliver actionable security recommendations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead cybersecurity strategic planning, governance, and risk management activities.
- Interpret, implement, and enforce information security policies, standards, and frameworks.
- Conduct Threat Risk Assessments (TRAs) for technology initiatives.
- Provide security assessment input and oversight for IT solutions, services, and procurement activities.
- Respond to security incidents, conduct investigations, and guide remediation efforts.
- Deliver cybersecurity education, awareness, and advisory services to business and technical teams.
- Evaluate and analyze emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and evolving cyber risks.
- Design and implement cybersecurity architecture across complex, distributed enterprise environments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment and buy‑in for security initiatives.
- Develop and present vision papers, strategic roadmaps, and executive-level briefings.
- Support initiatives related to DevSecOps, automation, and secure development practices.
- Guide the planning and implementation of zero-trust architecture models.
Mandatory Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity strategic planning and risk management.
- Demonstrated experience in solutions architecture, security architecture, or IT design.
- Ability to work onsite as required by the engagement.
- Candidate rate must fall within the maximum allowable hourly thresholds as defined in the solicitation documents.
Preferred / Scored Qualifications
Strategic & Technical Expertise
- Extensive experience providing cybersecurity strategy, governance, feasibility studies, cost–benefit analysis, and technology assessments.
- Experience serving as lead architect or responsible for major subsystems within formal IT methodologies.
- Proven success delivering solutions aligned to industry security control frameworks (ISO 27002:2022, NIST, etc.).
- Experience designing and implementing enterprise cybersecurity architectures.
- Experience planning and implementing zero‑trust models.
Architecture & Implementation
- Multiple engagements architecting secure solutions across complex IT landscapes.
- Experience leveraging modern trends such as integration patterns, data governance, and secure data management.
DevSecOps & Automation
- Experience in DevSecOps processes, pipelines, and automation supporting enterprise development and deployment.
Leadership & Communication
- Experience collaborating with technical and executive stakeholders.
- Ability to prepare and deliver executive briefings, long‑term security roadmaps, and maturity improvement recommendations.
Education & Certifications (Assets)
- Architecture-related certifications such as TOGAF, SABSA, or similar.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a technical field.
- Completion of at least one project management course.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70.00-$80.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
