JOB DESCRIPTION:
Top skills
- Professional certifications include CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or equivalent (preferred).
- Proven experience with MDR solution platforms (highly preferred).
- Experience with Meraki systems (a plus).
The Opportunity
We're seeking a dynamic and growth-minded talent to join us in the role of Cybersecurity Lead to oversee all aspects of the company’s cybersecurity operations, including managing internal security processes and collaborating with key vendors. This role demands a blend of high-level strategic vision and hands-on engagement with technical security challenges, ensuring the protection of the organization’s infrastructure and data from evolving threats. You'll play a key role in our team, collaborating closely with other incredible and talented individuals. You'll contribute to internal IT teams, executive leadership, and external security partners to ensure robust security measures while supporting business continuity in a collaborative, innovative environment and be part of our mission to enable, accelerate, and empower our partners at Momentum companies, allowing them to deliver best-in-class solutions for their customers. Ready to join our team?
About This Role at Momentum
As an Cybersecurity Lead on our IT & Cybersecurity team , while your days will be dynamic and filled with opportunities to contribute to our mission here's a glimpse into what your typical day might look like:
- Manage and maintain security technologies and tools, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability scanners.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and frameworks.
- Utilize existing tools, platforms, processes, & procedures and shall identify & share areas of improvements to Incident Response & Cybersecurity Support activities to stay up to date with evolving insider user & external threats.
- Support the system security program by proactively managing Infrastructure systems security risks, vulnerabilities, & compliance with security configurations, guidance, & policies.
- Conduct comprehensive analysis of security alerts and threats from various sources to identify potential risks and assess their impact on our operations
- Develop and implement incident response plans, working swiftly to contain and mitigate cybersecurity risks
- Partner with internal teams and external collaborators to investigate security breaches and implement effective remediation strategies. Manage post-incident operations, including tracking lessons learned and making infrastructure improvements to enhance overall security.
- Collaborate with other IT leaders to integrate security best practices into the broader IT strategy.
- Develop and maintain security incident response plans and procedures.
- Lead the investigation and resolution of security incidents, including data breaches and cyber-attacks.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders during incident response and recovery efforts.
Qualifications
We’re looking for someone who:
Holds a Bachelor's degree ideally in Computer Science or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or equivalent (preferred).
- Proven experience with MDR solution platforms (highly preferred).
- Experience with Meraki systems (a plus).
- Demonstrated expertise in securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and familiarity with cloud-native security tools and best practices.
- In-depth knowledge of regulatory standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and PCI-DSS, with proven experience in compliance audits and reporting.
- Hands-on experience with cybersecurity technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, SIEM, and endpoint protection tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make strategic decisions under pressure.
- Experience working in fast-paced environments, managing multiple projects, and meeting tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence key stakeholders across departments.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.