Job Title: Senior Cybersecurity Expert

Location: Austin, Texas (Hybrid/On-site/Remote options)
Employment Type: Full-time/Permanent/Contract
Experience Required: 10+ years in cybersecurity

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Expert with 10+ years of experience to join our team in Austin, TX. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-level cybersecurity programs. You will be responsible for protecting our digital infrastructure, ensuring compliance with U.S. regulations, and leading proactive threat mitigation efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Security Strategy & Governance: Develop and enforce cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures aligned with NIST CSF, CMMC, HIPAA, SOX, and other U.S. regulatory frameworks.
• Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to identify and remediate security gaps.
• Incident Response: Lead cybersecurity incident investigations, including digital forensics, breach containment, and post-incident reporting.
• Security Architecture: Design and maintain secure network infrastructures, firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM solutions (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel), and endpoint protection (EDR/XDR).
• Compliance & Audits: Ensure adherence to U.S. data protection laws (e.g., CCPA, GLBA, FISMA) and manage internal/external security audits.
• Security Awareness: Train employees on cybersecurity best practices, phishing prevention, and secure data handling.
• Threat Intelligence: Monitor emerging cyber threats, zero-day exploits, and APTs, adjusting defenses as needed.
• Cloud Security: Secure multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) with strong IAM policies, encryption, and secure configurations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, information security, or IT risk management.
• Expertise in network security, encryption, PKI, and secure software development practices.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, Sentinel), vulnerability scanners (Nessus, Qualys), and EDR solutions (CrowdStrike, Carbon Black).
• Strong knowledge of NIST, CMMC, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and other U.S. compliance standards.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, or CISSP-ISSMP are highly preferred.
• Ability to lead incident response under pressure and mentor junior security staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in finance, healthcare, defense, or critical infrastructure sectors.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of threat hunting, red team/blue team exercises, or purple teaming.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity options (if applicable).
• 401(k) matching, health/dental/vision insurance, and PTO.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge security tools and technologies.
• Flexible work arrangements (remote/hybrid options).
• Professional development & certification reimbursement.

How to Apply

If you are a seasoned Cybersecurity Expert looking for a high-impact role in Austin, TX, submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience. to info@back4good.org today