Security Technical Manager (Enterprise Security Consultant)

Position: Security Technical Manager (Enterprise Security Consultant)

Type: Contract

Length: 12+ months (potential for hire)

Location: Remote ( must agree to pick up equipment in Pleasanton, CA 94588 on Day 1 )

Role Summary

The Security Technical Manager will lead technical implementation of the Client's Enterprise Security Plan . This includes mentoring junior staff, managing security incidents, and serving as a subject matter expert across multiple security domains. The consultant will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to mitigate threats and enhance organizational security posture.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and assess threats to users, networks, and data

Monitor and respond to malicious activity and security events

Conduct forensic analysis and threat intelligence processing

Lead containment, eradication, and recovery efforts for incidents

Advise leadership on strategic and tactical security practices

Represent the security team in meetings and cross-functional projects

Mentor junior staff and create training documentation

Develop and execute standard operating procedures

Collaborate with business units and partners to mitigate risks

Lead or support assigned security projects

Required Technical Skills

5+ years in security incident response and forensic analysis

Experience with threat intelligence and applying IOCs

Familiarity with security frameworks: ISO 27001/27002, PCI DSS v4, GLBA, HIPAA/HITECH, NIST 800-53, CIS Controls, NIST CSF

Hands-on experience with:

Hardware: switches, routers, servers, storage, mobile devices

OS: UNIX, Linux, Windows

Network: LAN/WAN, VPN, DMZ, firewalls, proxies

Protocols: TCP/IP, SNMP, SMTP, DNS, LDAP, etc.

Databases: Oracle, SQL, MySQL

Cloud: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS

Security concepts: encryption, hardening, GRC

Tools: forensic analysis, SIEM, malware analysis

Active Directory

Programming languages (a plus)

Certifications preferred: CISSP, CCFP, CISA, CISM, CHFI, CCE