Cybersecurity Program Specialist

Olsson
Kansas City, MO, United States
14 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
6 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Cyber Security Identity and Access Management Intrusion Detection and Prevention Zero Trust Network Access Secure Coding Software Vulnerability Management Software Security Information Technology Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Cybersecurity Program Specialist to join our growing cybersecurity team. This role will focus primarily on application security while helping drive broader cybersecurity initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate will have experience securing applications, partnering with development teams, and leading cross-functional security projects from conception through implementation. Experience with Zero Trust architecture, vulnerability management programs, SOC operations, and security program management is highly desirable.

You will:

  • Partner with development, infrastructure, cloud, and technology teams to integrate security across the organization.

  • Conduct security assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability analysis while driving remediation efforts.

  • Support security monitoring, incident response, threat detection, and continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Contribute to Zero Trust and security architecture efforts, including identity and access management controls.

  • Lead cybersecurity projects, track key metrics, and support strategic planning and roadmap development.

We have one current opening and will consider candidates based out of our Lincoln, NE, Omaha, NE, Overland Park, KS or North Kansas City, MO offices.

Requirements

You are passionate about:

  • Working collaboratively with others.

  • Having ownership in the work you do.

  • Using your talents to positively affect communities.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent experience.

  • 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity, application security, or information security.

  • Experience with application security tools, methodologies, and secure coding practices.

  • Knowledge of common vulnerabilities

About the company

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results - for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

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