Network Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist

Elite Technical•Hartford, CT

75d•Onsite

About The Position

Our client, an IT Services organization supporting commercial and federal clients is seeking a hands-on Network Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist to play a key role in reviewing the architecture that the network architect and team are building, audit it, and ensure every design decision aligns with the mandatory compliance frameworks. That requires a mix of hands-on technical expertise and prior experience helping an organization successfully pass an NIST audit. We are seeking candidates with strong domain knowledge along with hands-on experience in Cisco networking and Palo Alto firewalls and can implement infrastructure policies aligned with NIST and CJIS are essential for this role. The initial contract is for 6 months with the potential to extend based on job performance and business needs. The selected Network Cybersecurity Specialist will be required to work onsite 2-3 days per week at the client's facility in East Hartford, CT.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen due to the nature of the role
5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years focused on compliance and risk management.
Must have strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards including NIST, CJIS, and CIS Controls.
Hands-on experience in Cisco networking and firewalls
Must have Cisco Networking and Palo Alto firewall compliance experience.
Experience supporting compliance in networked, multi-site environments with Cisco infrastructure.
Familiarity with government or judicial branch IT compliance requirements.
Strong skills in audit preparation, documentation, and stakeholder communication.

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent
Experience with public sector or law enforcement IT compliance.
Knowledge of data protection and privacy regulations impacting government entities.
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field.

Responsibilities

Conduct CJIS and IRS Risk and Control Assessments
Conduct network vulnerability assessments, including Pentesting and wireless network assessments
Conduct vulnerability analysis on several custom web applications
Provide incident response and malware analysis support, including for high-profile incidents, such as the Solarwinds breach.
Draft analysis and recommendations related to zero trust and least privilege
Develop proofs of concept for vulnerability management using Tenable products
Develop log ingestion and management, and reporting proofs of concepts systems
Developed threat intel proof of concept system
Conduct threat hunting exercises and implemented trip wire systems using honeypots and other techniques.
Conduct tabletop incident response exercises
Implemented a SharePoint based cybersecurity document repository, including automated document ingestion and access controls.
Provide digital forensics services and program development guidance