Cybersecurity Lead

About Plateau Software Inc.

Plateau Software Inc. is a mission-driven technology consulting firm delivering innovative secure and scalable solutions to federal and commercial clients. We specialize in modern application development systems integration and IT modernization helping organizations solve complex challenges through technical excellence and collaborative partnership. Our team is committed to quality integrity and delivering measurable results.

Position Overview

Plateau is seeking a highly experienced Cybersecurity Lead to oversee the protection of mission-critical systems cloud environments and advanced data platforms. This role will provide strategic and operational leadership in safeguarding enterprise infrastructure big data ecosystems and AI/ML solutions within secure federal environments.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in network security cloud security architecture incident response and data protection strategies. This individual will lead proactive threat mitigation efforts while ensuring compliance resilience and continuous improvement across the cybersecurity lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise cybersecurity strategies
• Oversee network security threat detection and vulnerability management programs
• Secure cloud environments across AWS Azure Google Cloud and related big data services
• Implement robust data protection controls including encryption masking anonymization and Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Ensure the security of large-scale data systems and AI/ML models
• Lead incident response efforts from detection and analysis through containment recovery and post-incident reporting
• Collaborate with technical and executive stakeholders to mitigate risk and strengthen security posture

Required Qualifications & Expertise

• Strong background in network security architecture and threat management
• In-depth knowledge of cloud security principles and secure configuration of AWS Azure and Google Cloud environments
• Experience securing big data platforms and AI/ML model deployments
• Proficiency in data encryption masking anonymization and DLP technologies
• Proven success managing full lifecycle security incident response
• Experience implementing security controls aligned with federal compliance and best practices

Required Certifications

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

CompTIA Cloud

Why Join Plateau

At Plateau you will play a pivotal role in protecting critical federal systems while working alongside expert technologists in a collaborative mission-driven environment. We value integrity technical excellence and leaders who take ownership of securing the future of digital transformation.

Plateau does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to Plateau or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency.

EOE Statement:

Plateau is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age gender gender identification sex sexual orientation color race creed national origin religion marital status parental status citizenship status ancestry physical or mental disability genetic information veteran status military status or any other classification protected by federal state or local laws.

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