Our client is seeking a Manager of Information Security to join the team and lead their efforts to achieve and maintain the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) for the organization. The Manager of Information Security will be responsible for defining and enforcing the company information security policies, promoting security awareness among their employees and clients, responding to incidents and breaches, performing risk assessments, and ensuring business continuity in the event of a disaster. To be successful in this role, you must have an extensive background in information security, compliance, and risk management, as well as excellent communication and leadership skills. You should also be familiar with the CMMC framework and its requirements, as well as other relevant standards and regulations. You will report directly to the Director of IS Operations and work closely with other managers and stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 5 years of experience in information security, compliance, and risk management, preferably in a CMMC-compliant or similar environment
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CMMC-AB are preferred
• Must have knowledge and understanding of the CMMC framework and its requirements, as well as other relevant standards and regulations such as NIST, ISO, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, etc.
• Must have technical skills and experience in information security domains such as network security, endpoint security, cloud security, identity and access management, encryption, etc.
• Seeking leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with different levels and functions of the organization
• Must have analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to pay attention to detail, and have the ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information

location: Jacksonville, Florida
job type: Permanent
salary: $100,000 - 120,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the information security strategy and roadmap for the organization, aligned with the CMMC framework and other applicable standards and regulations
• Establish and enforce information security policies, procedures, and best practices, and ensure compliance with them across the organization
• Manage and coordinate the information security team and external vendors, and provide guidance and support to other departments and functions on information security matters
• Conduct regular audits, assessments, and tests to evaluate the effectiveness and maturity of the information security program, and identify and remediate any gaps or weaknesses
• Monitor and analyze the information security landscape, and stay updated on the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and trends
• Lead and manage the incident response process, and ensure timely and appropriate actions are taken to contain, investigate, and resolve any information security incidents or breaches
• Develop and implement a security awareness and training program, and educate the employees and clients on the importance and best practices of information security
• Develop and implement a business continuity and disaster recovery plan, and ensure the availability and resilience of the critical information systems and assets
• Prepare and present reports and metrics on the information security performance and status to the Director of IS Operations and other senior management

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors