Senior Cybersecurity Architect/Lead: Ransomware Resilience
Senior Cybersecurity Architect/Lead: Ransomware Resilience
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Job Description
We are seeking a highly experienced and credentialed Senior Cybersecurity Architect & Program Lead to drive implementation of a Zero Trust architecture and the development of a Ransomware Response and Mitigation Policy. This role requires deep hands-on technical expertise strategic program leadership and utility-sector experience to safeguard complex IT OT and hybrid environments. This role will serve as a key advisor to executive leadership and ensure alignment with leading cybersecurity frameworks regulatory mandates and mission-critical operational goals.
**This role fills a need by a department within the City of Los Angeles. This 5-year contract will be awarded late summer with a mid-Q4 estimated start date.
Work Schedule: Full time standard business hours Pacific Time Zone
WORKSITE: Remote or Hybrid available (Los Angeles CA)
PAY RATE: $90/hour
WHAT WE OFFER:
Paid sick leave based on state regulations after 90 days of employment
Medical dental and vision are offered after a waiting period (60% paid by Fortuna)
Free TeleMedicine and Mental Health for all employees and their families
Additional volunteer options such as Group Life Insurance Accidental Insurance Critical Care Short Term Disability
WHAT YOULL DO:
Architect and lead enterprise-wide Zero Trust implementation including identity-based access control micro-segmentation and real-time security monitoring across IT and OT systems.
Design and implement a comprehensive ransomware mitigation and incident response policy aligned with NIST and CISA frameworks addressing prevention detection containment and recovery.
Conduct enterprise cyber posture program and vulnerability assessments and translate findings into actionable roadmaps policies and executive briefings.
Lead and execute penetration testing forensic analysis and remediation activities for critical infrastructure environments.
Provide hands-on leadership in risk management compliance documentation and stakeholder engagement including training mentoring and technical workshops.
Generate detailed deliverables including security roadmaps strategic plans project charters incident reports training documentation and monthly status summaries per LADWP guidelines.
Act as the primary point of contact with executive stakeholders manage risks issues and change initiatives throughout the engagement lifecycle.
WHAT YOULL BRING:
Minimum of 8 years of experience in cybersecurity architecture vulnerability management incident response and program leadership particularly within the utility industry and public sector.
Advanced degree(s) (e.g. MS in Cybersecurity Information Assurance or related discipline); multiple degrees or postgraduate certifications highly desirable.
Relevant and current cybersecurity certifications required aligned with core technologies (examples: CISSP CISM GIAC OSCP CEH GICSP GCFA GCIA Azure/AWS security certifications).
Demonstrated expertise with technologies and frameworks commonly used in utility and SCADA environments (e.g. NIST CSF ISO 27001 SIEM IAM firewalls network segmentation AD endpoint detection OT/ICS protocols).
Strong leadership communication and documentation skills with the ability to interface effectively with executive management legal/compliance and technical teams.
Proven ability to produce high-quality strategic deliverables under strict deadlines and in compliance with public sector reporting and procurement standards.
Fortuna operates as a staffing agency that sources screens and presents potential candidates for employment opportunities on behalf of our clients.
Fortuna was founded in 2012 by practicing professionals with more than 50 combined years of experience. Our headquarters is in McClellan California with offices in Los Angeles and New York and satellite offices in the Philippines and Israel. Fortuna is an active member of multiple California service agreements including the CMAS ITMSA (Tier 2) and CalPERS SpringFed Pool as well as multiple municipalities and large corporation vendor pools
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
