Principal Solutions Engineer
Oakland, CA - USA
Job Summary
Principal Solutions Engineer
12 Months (Contract to Hire)
Oakland CA 94612
*Candidate must reside in California*
20% Travel required
Duties:
12 Months (Contract to Hire)
Oakland CA 94612
*Candidate must reside in California*
20% Travel required
Duties:
- Mature and operationalize the ransomware recovery governance program through hands on process development technical validation and continuous improvement.
- Enforce ransomware recovery maintenance policies ensuring consistent application of required controls and procedures.
- Coordinate and oversee all testing activities for protected applications including readiness checks recovery validation and documentation of results.
- Design and implement the application review and onboarding process including technical assessments and control verification.
- Develop and formalize the decision authority framework to clarify roles responsibilities and escalation paths.
- Partner in the development of the ransomware incident response plan and lead technical exercises simulations and tabletop activities.
- Contribute to future state technology assessments and strategic evaluations related to ransomware resilience and cyber recovery.
Review and enhance existing:
- Security policies and standards
- Backup and recovery strategies
- Risk management processes
Roles and responsibilities (RACI)
Assess and remediate gaps across ransomware preparedness in the areas of:
Assess and remediate gaps across ransomware preparedness in the areas of:
- Technology
- Processes
- People
- NIST CSF / NIST 800-61
- CIS Critical Security Controls
- Industry ransomware leading practices
Deliverables
- Deliver a comprehensive currentstate ransomware preparedness assessment within 30 days.
- Develop and maintain a ransomware risk heat map with ongoing updates.
- Support the creation of training curriculum for operations and support teams.
- Develop executive level presentations and reporting materials summarizing risks findings and progress.
- Establish and maintain a cyber recovery tracking repository and reporting dashboard.