Cyber Security Lead

Company Background

Founded in 1992, Mi-Case is the industry leader in fully integrated offender management software solutions and provides industry expertise and consulting within Criminal Justice and Public Safety systems. Mi-Case leverages a unique combination of technical, functional, and industry specialization, as well as partnerships with key software vendors, to deliver maximum value-add projects.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Security Lead to join our team. This position will be pivotal in driving the company’s security initiatives, writing policies, providing guidance, and leading activities to ensure the highest standards of security. The ideal candidate will come from a software development background, preferably with experience in Microsoft .NET and/or Oracle technologies, and will be responsible for leading the company’s security council. This role reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and collaborates closely with the Director of Software Engineering and Cloud Architect.

Responsibilities:

• Policy Development and Documentation: Develop, maintain, and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures. Ensure alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Security Leadership and Council: Lead the company’s security council to drive strategic security initiatives. Provide expert guidance on risk management, incident response, and compliance.
• Security Operations: Oversee and optimize Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems. Collaborate with the Security Operations Center (SOC) and Network Operations Center (NOC).
• Compliance and Frameworks: Ensure compliance with frameworks such as NIST 800-53, NIST 800-61, CJIS, ISO 9001, HIPAA, and optionally PCI. Lead compliance audits and assessments.
• SaaS Security: Implement and manage security for SaaS-hosted solutions. Work closely with the software development team to integrate secure coding practices.
• Incident Response and Risk Management: Develop and lead incident response plans and exercises. Identify vulnerabilities and implement mitigation strategies.
• Vendor and Tool Management: Manage relationships with security vendors and evaluate new tools and technologies. Lead the implementation and monitoring of security tools.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, including engineering, IT, and operations, to embed security into the company’s culture and processes.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Information Security or a related field Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in security roles in the public sector. Certification in AWS such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional or AWS Certified Training in advanced automation tools and techniques is a plus. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA.

Required Skills

Experience in software development with Microsoft .NET and/or Oracle. Proficiency in SIEM systems setup and operation. Strong knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, CJIS, ISO, HIPAA). Hands-on experience with SaaS security. Demonstrated experience with CJIS compliance (required). Familiarity with additional compliance standards such as PCI (optional). Experience in leading security councils or similar initiatives. Familiarity with cloud architectures, especially AWS-hosted solutions.

Preferred Skills

Experience with Linux-based infrastructures, Linux/Unix administration, and AWS. Robust experience with databases such as SQL MS SQL, MySQL, NoSQL, Hadoop, Elasticsearch, Redis, Cassandra, Oracle, and/or Mongo. Knowledge of scripting languages such as Java, JavaScript, Perl, Ruby, Python, PHP, Groovy, Bash. Experience in working with terraform, packer and ansible for automation and configuration. Strong communication skills and ability to explain protocol and processes with team and management. Stellar troubleshooting skills with the ability to spot issues before they become problems. Current with industry security trends and industry best practices with the ability to identify and recommend solutions for implementation. Time and project management skills, with the capability to prioritize and multitask as needed. Solid team player.

Competencies

• Results: Consistently delivers required business results; sets and achieves achievable, yet aggressive, goals; consistently complies with quality, service and productivity standards and meets deadlines; maintains focus on company goals.
• Technical/Functional Expertise: Demonstrates and effectively applies depth and breadth of knowledge and skill in a technical or functional area.
• Professional Development: Demonstrates a commitment to professional development by proactively seeking opportunities to develop new capabilities, skills, and knowledge; acquires the skills needed to continually enhance his/her contribution to the company and to his/her respective profession.
• Communication: Respectfully listens to others to gain a full understanding of issues; comprehends written material; presents information in a clear and concise manner orally and in writing to ensure others understand his/her ideas; appropriately adapts his/her message, style, and tone to accommodate a variety of audiences.
• Problem Solving: Analyzes problems by evaluating available information and resources; develops effective, viable solutions to problems which can help drive the effectiveness of the company.
• Project Management: Effectively manages project(s) by appropriately focusing attention on the critical few priorities; effectively creates and executes against project timelines based on priorities, resource availability, and other project requirements (i.e., budget); effectively evaluates planned approaches, determines feasibility and makes adjustments when needed.
• Teamwork: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others; ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and characteristics.
• Interpersonal and Organizational Professionalism: adept in displaying positive interpersonal skills and has self-awareness in being accountable and responsible. Recognizes areas for self-improvement and pursues professional development for continuous learning. Aligns actions to the mission and goals of the organization. Follows through on initiatives and meets deadlines, puts thought into appropriate professional-development and keeps skills updated.

Environmental and/or Physical Factors

The work environment and dress code tend to be informal, depending on the amount of client contact. Long periods in front of a computer terminal. Regularly required to sit, use hands, talk and hear. Occasionally required to walk and reach. Work hours are typically 8am to 5:00pm. However, working extended hours and weekends may at times be required to meet project deadlines.

Compensation- $150, 000- $170, 000

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Benefits:

• 401(k) 3% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

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