Data/Information Architect - Consultant - Fully REMOTE - Must have Vulnerability Manageemnt tools

• 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).