RIRICEFW Technologies IncSoSC - Data/Information Architect - Consultant - 10788
Interview Process: One Round of Virtual Interviews, potential for second round of in-person interviews
Duration of the Contract: 12 Months
Possibility for Extension: Yes
Work Location: Role is 100% remote
Candidate location: No SC Residency required. Open to nationwide candidates.
Additional Information: Preference will be given to candidates that are local to SC and are able to come onsite for project needs.
Daily Duties / Responsibilities:
PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO A CANDIDATE WHO CAN WORK ONSITE OVER HYBRID AND OVER FULL-TIME REMOTE (ON-SITE AS NEEDED).
Assist with the statewide vulnerability management program for DIS.
Administer vulnerability management platforms, configure policies, reporting, and services to support agencies.
Analyze vulnerabilities, prioritize remediation, and document residual risks for agency systems.
Provide training and guidance to agencies on vulnerability management practices.
Support procurement, configuration, and utilization of vulnerability management tools.
Develop POA&Ms with DIS staff and agencies to track remediation efforts against SLOs.
Perform system criticality validation reviews with agencies to align severity levels and risk exposure.
Provide regular reporting and communication to stakeholders regarding vulnerabilities and risks.
Required Skills (rank in order of Importance):
5+ Years of Experience with vulnerability management tools (Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7).
5+ Years of Experience with architecting, deploying, configuring, and operating vulnerability management platforms.
5+ Years of Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems.
5+ Years of Experience with interpreting and applying CVSS ratings, POA&M tracking, and risk mitigation strategies.
Preferred Skills (rank in order of Importance):
Familiarity with standards such as PCI DSS, NIST, ITIL, CVSS, and MITRE ATT&CK.
Experience in application security and automation/scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
Prior experience leading statewide or enterprise-wide vulnerability programs.
Candidate is local to Columbia, SC or surrounding city in South Carolina
Required education/certifications:
Bachelor's degree in information technology or information security related field
Eight years of relevant work experience may be substituted in lieu of education OR Five years of experience in supporting enterprise IT environments and/or system deployments
Preferred Education/Certifications:
CISSP, CISA, CISO or equivalent advanced security certification.
Additional relevant certifications (e.g., CEH, OSCP, GPEN).