Cyber Security Expert

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Title : Cybersecurity Expert (20 hours / wk)

Client : Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS)

DK Consulting Overview : Founded in May 2003, DK Consulting, LLC, a woman-owned small business, was formed to provide management and technology solutions based on industry best practices. DK Consulting, LLC works with multiple State, Federal, and Commercial customers, and our services range from providing customers with that one critical resource to assuming responsibility for an entire IT project. We offer excellent benefits and provide exceptional employee management.

The client is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Application Developer Advanced Technology with deep expertise in cybersecurity architecture, application security, and security operations. This individual will play a key role in protecting critical infrastructure, ensuring compliance with security standards, and leading cybersecurity initiatives across DPSCS systems and platforms.

This position is ideal for a cybersecurity expert who has hands-on experience with modern security technologies, frameworks, and toolsincluding Splunk, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), and DevSecOps practicesand is eager to architect and implement scalable security solutions in a highly regulated environment.

Interview mode : In-person

Location : 6776 Reisterstown Rd #309. Baltimore, Maryland 21215

Key Responsibilities :

Cybersecurity Architecture & Strategy

• Design, implement, and maintain security architecture for DPSCS applications, systems, and networks.
• Evaluate and recommend security controls aligned with NIST 800-53, CSF 2.0, MITRE ATT&CK, and CIS controls.
• Develop, document, and enforce best practices for security in cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.

Security Engineering & Monitoring

Application Security & DevSecOps

Incident Response & Threat Intelligence

Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Required Qualifications :

Bachelors Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) Required

7 - 10 years of IT and cybersecurity experience, with 35 years in a cybersecurity architect or senior engineering role.