Cybersecurity Consultant
Fairfax, Virginia
Bulletproof (a GLI company) is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Consultant at our Fairfax, Virginia location.
Who We Are…
Since 2001, Bulletproof has been assisting businesses with IT, cybersecurity, and compliance needs. Our Company partners with clients to gain a deep understanding of their specific business needs and challenges and develops tailored solutions to increase security and expand their overall capabilities. Our mission is to serve and protect organizations to ensure their success.
Why You Should Work Here…
Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, which is why they are our biggest investment. We offer competitive salaries, top-notch benefits and a company culture focused on employee development and career enhancement. Our team members have the opportunity to communicate and collaborate with colleagues around the world.
What You Will Accomplish Here…
As a Cybersecurity Consultant, you will conduct security assessments by probing for and exploiting security vulnerabilities in web-based applications, networks, and systems, specifically seeking out flaws and weaknesses in active systems and finding ways to ensure that any risk to our client is mitigated. Cybersecurity Consultants simulate cyberattacks and other security breaches designed to access sensitive, private, or proprietary information. They utilize existing hacking tools and strategies and devise their own.
In addition, they will generate detailed reports indicating how they managed to bypass established security protocols. and work with clients to assess, develop, and implement policies, standards and guidelines to ensure clients meet compliance requirements. You will partner with clients to guide them in developing an improved security posture, including developing security programs in alignment with information security frameworks.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Conducts security assessments that can be multi-faceted for a wide variety of assigned clients.
* Defines the scope for security testing assignments.
* Creates quality assurance security test reports and other documentation.
* Works with clients to develop appropriate remediation plans.
* Serves as a subject matter expert and provides internal and external clients with exceptional service in a professional, courteous, and timely manner.
* Provides clients with recommendations on building and enforcing information security standards and compliance to these standards.
* Provides thought leadership and direction for the Information Security practice on malware, attack vectors and methods to protect against threats.
* Stays up-to-date on current tools, technologies and vulnerabilities to incorporate into testing practices.
* Researches best practices, developments, techniques and trends in information security and determines relevance to client organizations.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Experience, Education, Skills, and Credentials:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field is preferred, however related experience may also be acceptable.
* A minimum of 1 year of prior experience in a related position is required.
* Must have a good understanding of Linux, Windows and network security.
* Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
* Must be able to work independently and with minimal support.
* Must have the ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, with other members of the team and clients.
* Must have the ability to handle and organize multiple projects and deadlines.
* Must demonstrate a high degree of attention to quality, details, and correctness.
The following skills are preferred, but not required:
* SANS GPEN, Offensive Security Certification, OSCP, or eJPT certification(s) are a plus.
* Basic understanding of key information security program development, tool implementation and information security concepts and frameworks.
* Experience designing and implementing information security solutions.
* Understanding of information security frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and NIST CSF.
* Experience supporting team members technical development (e.g. through service development or research) and contributing to company technical processes overall.
* Experience with physical security testing, phishing and social engineering techniques.
Location: This is an in-office position located at our Fairfax, Viriginia location.
Schedule: Normal hours are Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week
Pay: CAD $75,000 - $85,000
Travel: up to 50% travel is expected for this position.
This advertisement should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbent may be requested to perform other job-related task and responsibilities than those stated above.
GLI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Other details
* Job Family USA
* Pay Type Salary
* Employment Indicator Regular
* Min Hiring Rate $75,000.00
* Max Hiring Rate $85,000.00
* Travel Required Yes
* Travel % 50
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* Fairfax, VA, USA