IT Solutions Engineer

Pay Rate: $90-130 per hour

Location: Oakland, CA

Duration: 12 Months

Summary:

• 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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 technology, processes, and people.
• Utilize NIST CSF / NIST 800-61, CIS Critical Security Controls, and industry ransomware leading practices.

Deliverables:

• Deliver a comprehensive current-state 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.