What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cyber Security Lead position at Danta Technologies?
Employment Eligibility Statement
Due to specific project and client requirements, this position is open to U.S. Citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) . Sponsorship is not available at this time.
Danta Technologies evaluates all candidates in compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and EEOC guidelines . All hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Role :- - Cyber Security Lead
Location: - Dallas, TX (Onsite position)
Contract:- 6 months & Extendable
Pay rate: - $55/hr-$57/hr on W2/Danta Technologies payroll (OR) $67/hr on C2C
Key Responsibilities
The Qualified Candidate Will Have
Strong leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with business managers, IT engineering and IT operations staff.
The ability to interact with CLIENT personnel, build strong relationships at all levels and across all business units and organizations, and understand business imperatives.
A strong understanding of the business impact of security tools, technologies and policies.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with the IT organization, project and application development teams, management and business personnel; in-depth knowledge and understanding of information risk concepts and principles as a means of relating business needs to security controls; an excellent understanding of information security concepts, protocols, industry best practices and strategies.
Experience working with legal, audit and compliance staff is highly desired.
Track developments and changes in the digital business and threat environments to ensure that these are adequately addressed in security strategy plans and architecture artifacts.
Evaluate the statements of work from these providers to ensure that adequate security protections are in place. Assess the providers' audit reports (or alternative sources) for security-related deficiencies and required "user controls," and report any findings to the Director of IT Security.
Experience managing security infrastructure such as firewalls, IPSs, WAFs, endpoint protection, SIEM and log management technology, IAM, PAM & GRC
Understanding Of IT Infrastructure
Applications
Databases
Operating systems (Windows, Unix and Linux)
Hypervisors
IP networks (WAN, LAN)
Storage networks Backup networks and media
SSO/MFA - MS Entra ID, 1Password
PAM, IGA, UAM, UAR
Strong working knowledge of IT service management
Change management
Configuration management
Asset management
Incident management
Problem management
Notes:- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
Benefits: Danta offers a compensation package to all W2 employees that are competitive in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, the option to elect healthcare insurance (Dental, Medical, Vision), Major holidays and Paid sick leave as per state law.
The rate/ Salary range is dependent on numerous factors including Qualification, Experience and Location.
Due to specific project and client requirements, this position is open to U.S. Citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) . Sponsorship is not available at this time.
Danta Technologies evaluates all candidates in compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and EEOC guidelines . All hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Role :- - Cyber Security Lead
Location: - Dallas, TX (Onsite position)
Contract:- 6 months & Extendable
Pay rate: - $55/hr-$57/hr on W2/Danta Technologies payroll (OR) $67/hr on C2C
Key Responsibilities
- Engage in and act as extension of Client IT team led by the Client IT Security Director/CISO
- Provide security thought leadership, consulting and insight into best practices to the Client IT Security team
- Work with Client IT Security on creating/reviewing/updating the Client security roadmap
- Work with Client IT Security to review and analyze business requirements and create appropriate security solutions
The Qualified Candidate Will Have
- Must work well within a team environment and be results driven to achieve organizational goals
- Minimum of 15 - 20 years of relevant information technology:
- 10 - 12 years demonstrated experience with IT security risk, defences and security technologies.
- Special licenses, other education, certification or professional association memberships
- CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- Demonstrated experience in the design, development, and implementation of security information processes, procedures, controls, and solutions.
- Demonstrated adaptation to changing business needs and the ability to work in a variety of different business situations.
- Education
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree with a desired emphasis in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Computer Engineering.
- Post-graduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Computer Engineering; or MBA desirable.
- Proven project management skills with experience in a formalized process and the ability to successfully manage multiple projects at one time.
- Working knowledge of the CLIENT businesses and functional areas with the ability to understand and assess applicable IT security threats.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with business managers, IT engineering and IT operations staff.
The ability to interact with CLIENT personnel, build strong relationships at all levels and across all business units and organizations, and understand business imperatives.
A strong understanding of the business impact of security tools, technologies and policies.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with the IT organization, project and application development teams, management and business personnel; in-depth knowledge and understanding of information risk concepts and principles as a means of relating business needs to security controls; an excellent understanding of information security concepts, protocols, industry best practices and strategies.
Experience working with legal, audit and compliance staff is highly desired.
Track developments and changes in the digital business and threat environments to ensure that these are adequately addressed in security strategy plans and architecture artifacts.
Evaluate the statements of work from these providers to ensure that adequate security protections are in place. Assess the providers' audit reports (or alternative sources) for security-related deficiencies and required "user controls," and report any findings to the Director of IT Security.
Experience managing security infrastructure such as firewalls, IPSs, WAFs, endpoint protection, SIEM and log management technology, IAM, PAM & GRC
Understanding Of IT Infrastructure
Applications
Databases
Operating systems (Windows, Unix and Linux)
Hypervisors
IP networks (WAN, LAN)
Storage networks Backup networks and media
SSO/MFA - MS Entra ID, 1Password
PAM, IGA, UAM, UAR
Strong working knowledge of IT service management
Change management
Configuration management
Asset management
Incident management
Problem management
Notes:- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
Benefits: Danta offers a compensation package to all W2 employees that are competitive in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, the option to elect healthcare insurance (Dental, Medical, Vision), Major holidays and Paid sick leave as per state law.
The rate/ Salary range is dependent on numerous factors including Qualification, Experience and Location.
Salary : $55 - $57