Chief Cybersecurity Strategist at Kforce Inc.

New York, NY 10017

About the Job

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Chief Cybersecurity Strategist in New York, NY. Summary: The Chief Cybersecurity Strategist is an individual contributor who is responsible for creating a broad vision for the ecosystem of security tools to optimize for efficiency, effectiveness, cost and ability to derive high quality, actionable intelligence. This individual will work with architecture and engineering teams, as well as operations teams to understand current state, and constantly research and present a compelling roadmap for security tools covering IT, OT, multi-cloud and third-party attack surfaces. The individual will own the remit of ensuring proper use of AI in defense and the ability to detect AI-based attacks. They will also be responsible for leading the -bend the cost curve- initiative for cybersecurity through platform enablement and tools consolidation where it makes sense.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in job-related discipline or equivalent experience; Advanced degree in a relevant field such as Data Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Operational Governance, or other applicable discipline
Job-related experience: 12 years
Utility industry experience, electric or gas, or other job-related: 7 years
Experience with Operational Technology, Industrial Control Systems
Experience in or leading an operational cybersecurity team
Experience with AI-based security technology
Experience creating a security data lake
Experience with NERC CIP, TSA and FERC utility industry regulations
Experience in a leadership role on complex, high risk projects
Experience in strategic planning or other related eforts
Consulting experience

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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