The IT Cyber Liaison serves as the primary coordination point between cybersecurity IT operations and external stakeholders to ensure timely identification reporting and remediation of cybersecurity risks. This role combines project management vulnerability management compliance oversight and technical documentation responsibilities to support enterprise security objectives and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Cybersecurity Project Management
Act as Project Manager for cyber-driven initiatives coordinating schedules deliverables and cross-functional resources.
Ensure cybersecurity projects align with organizational priorities compliance requirements and operational constraints.
KEV Management and Reporting
Perform Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) reporting using platforms such as Tenable and Nucleus.
Review vulnerability scan results assess risk impact and produce accurate timely reports for the PORTS site.
Coordinate and distribute KEV notifications across internal teams and external contractors ensuring visibility and accountability.
KEV Remediation Coordination
Collaborate with User Support and System Administrator teams to determine and implement appropriate remediation strategies.
Track remediation progress validate fixes and ensure closure within required timelines.
Policy Procedure and Governance
Create maintain and update KEV management policies procedures and workflows.
Create maintain and update KEV remediation policies procedures and workflows.
Operational and Asset Support
Oversee equipment receiving processes and ensure proper tracking configuration and security compliance.
Provide support coordination to ensure assets meet cybersecurity and operational standards prior to deployment.
Security Metrics and Performance Evaluation
Evaluate and report on performance indicators to assess the effectiveness and quality of implemented security controls.
Identify trends gaps and improvement opportunities based on vulnerability and control performance data.
Documentation and Knowledge Transfer
Develop clear concise instructional and technical documentation for complex security products and implementations.
Support enterprise-level dynamic network environments by translating technical security concepts into actionable guidance for IT teams.
Bachelors degree in Information Technology Cybersecurity or a related field and 8 years of experience working in the Information Technology field or 15 years equivalent experience.
Strong understanding of IT change management security controls and remediation processes.
Proven ability to manage projects and coordinate across multiple technical teams.
Experience in regulated or government contracting environments.
Understanding of vulnerability scanning and reporting tools (e.g. Tenable Nucleus).
Familiarity with KEV programs NIST frameworks or similar cybersecurity standards.
Security or project management certifications (e.g. Security CISSP PMP) are a plus.
Cross-functional communication and coordination
Risk assessment and prioritization
Documentation and process development
Attention to detail and compliance awareness
Ability to translate cybersecurity requirements into operational action
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