Contractor IT Security Lead

Experience in industry or state information security and IT risk management with a focus on security, performance, and reliability.
Significant performing reviews of proposed changes and projects as it pertains to the alignment of applicable state and/or federal security standards/regulations.
Significant experience in the development, utilizing, and presentation of information security architecture policies, standards and procedures.
Experience with Information Security Frameworks like NIST-800 series and Cybersecurity Framework, COBIT
Experience monitoring IT environments for compliance with information security architecture policies and standards.
Substantial technical experience in 2 or more security areas: Cloud-based technologies, Identity & Access Management, Vulnerability Management, firewalls, computer forensic techniques, databases, collaboration tools, web & mail services.
Ability to provide input and guide security direction for future designs, information security capabilities, and strategic technology alternatives.
Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills (possessing the ability to breakdown complex technical terms into everyday language).
Demonstrated ability to lead and work with a broad cross-section of personnel including all levels of management and external entities such as VITA consultants and service providers to explain and lead security measures and collaborate and disseminate security related information in partnership with the Office of Information Security.
Work experience in a fast-paced environment and the ability to acquire new skills/knowledge to meet customer needs.
Thorough understanding of customers priorities and the business criticality of platforms, applications and services.