Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert - Managed Services

Responsibilities

• Strategy: Proactive planning and policy setting with a knack for analyzing vulnerabilities, devising creative solutions to protect systems and data from threats and the intent of limiting client and Red River exposure during security incidents and emergencies.
• Demonstrated capability and experience in thinking one step ahead with the ability to anticipate risk and vulnerabilities.
• Leadership: Calming influence with experienced, fact-based advice and decisions that inspires team and client confidence during cyberattack and incident response.
• Technical Leadership: A deep knowledge of cybersecurity practices, tools and technologies is required to lead, mentor, and guide a team of security professionals, providers, and client team members through network security, encryption methods and incident response.
• Cross Team Collaboration: Liaison between Managed Service, Professional Services, and Design Engineering to help in service creation and overall security practice growth.
• Solution Design: Collaborate with clients to understand their security requirements and design tailored security solutions, including firewall configurations, intrusion detection and prevention systems, endpoint protection, and more.
• Security Implementation: Oversee the deployment and configuration of security solutions, ensuring they meet client objectives and adhere to industry best practices.
• Incident Response: Lead the incident response team in identifying and mitigating security incidents and breaches. Develop and execute incident response plans to minimize impact and prevent reoccurrence.
• Security Monitoring: Implement and manage security information and event management (SIEM) systems to monitor and analyze security events. Configure alerting and reporting for unusual activities.
• Security Policy Development: Collaborate with clients to develop security policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance overall security posture.
• Vulnerability Management: Oversee vulnerability assessments and penetration testing activities. Work with clients to remediate vulnerabilities and improve security defenses.
• Compliance and Auditing: Ensure that clients' security environments meet relevant compliance requirements and industry standards. Assist in audits and compliance assessments.
• Client Relations: Maintain strong client relationships, providing regular updates, status reports, and addressing security concerns and inquiries.
• Team Management: Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to product, system and tool engineers. Manage team performance, scheduling, and project allocation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Cybersecurity, Information Technology, etc.).
• 10 or more years of experience in cyber security.
• Industry certifications such as ITILv4, Security+, Network+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or similar.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing security solutions, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint protection.
• Strong knowledge of security best practices, compliance standards, and industry regulations.
• Skilled communicator with presentation skills and the natural ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and concise manner, whether it’s to technical or non-technical audiences.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience working with clients and delivering security services within an MSSP or MSP environment.
• Expertise in security incident response and vulnerability management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, meeting client needs and deadlines.
• Understanding of Zero Trust methodologies.
• Some knowledge of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
• Experience deploying and managing NGFW and SASE solutions from OEMs such as Zscaler, Palo Alto Networks (Prisma Access, Prisma Cloud, XDR, XIAM), Cisco/Meraki, Crowdstrike (Threat Hunting), Microsoft (Defender, O365, Intune), Cylance, Webroot.
• Scripting experience with PowerShell.
• Working Knowledge of one or more of the following cybersecurity standards would be preferable: NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53, and ISO 27001.

Pay

Red River offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an exceptional work environment. You can review our benefit offerings here.

Schedule

Red River offers flexible schedules to accommodate the needs of our employees.

Benefits

Red River offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Skills

Red River seeks a highly skilled and experienced Cybersecurity subject matter expert with a deep knowledge of cybersecurity practices, tools and technologies. The ideal candidate will have experience managing and maintaining cybersecurity solutions tailored for unique environments including cloud, local, and wide-area infrastructure and/or networks systems which feature a wide variety of platforms and protocols.

Benefits

Red River is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.