Cybersecurity Consultant - GD Resources : Job Details

“Join GD Resources for dynamic opportunities in business management and IT, where innovation meets excellence.”About the Company: GD Resources is a Veteran Women-Owned Business Management and Information Technology company committed to excellence. GD Resources provides dynamic opportunities for veterans and professionals alike to contribute to innovative projects and drive success in a collaborative and supportive environment. Join us to make a difference, advance your career, and grow with a company that values integrity, diversity, and continuous improvement. Job Title: Cybersecurity Consultant Agency/Client: State of North Carolina Location: Onsite / Remote / Hybrid (Based on Client Requirements) Rate: Based on Experience and Project Scope Position Overview: GD Resources is actively seeking qualified Cybersecurity Professionals and Consultants to support a variety of future projects for the North Carolina Department of Information Technology. These opportunities may require work to be performed onsite, remotely, or in a hybrid arrangement, depending on the client's operational needs. This posting is part of a talent pooling effort and is intended to identify professionals in advance of upcoming project requirements. Ideal candidates will bring specialized expertise in one or more cybersecurity domains and demonstrate the ability to provide subject matter insight, hands-on technical execution, and strategic advisory support tailored to unique client environments. Areas of Cybersecurity Services (Candidates may be aligned to one or more):

• Category A: Security Program Assessment & Consulting
• Category B: Application Risk Assessment & Consulting
• Category C: Penetration Testing & Security Assessments
• Category D: Incident Readiness & Response
• Category E: Vulnerability Management
• Category F: Network Security
• Category G: Security Awareness & Training
• Category H: Security Implementation & Integration
• Category I: Security Operations (SOC, SIEM, Monitoring)
• Category J: Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
• Category K: Application Security
• Category L: DevSecOps & Security Automation
• Category M: Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Category N: Data Security & Protection
• Category O: Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Category P: Third-Party Risk Management
• Category Q: Mobile Security
• Category R: OT & Critical Infrastructure Security
• Category S: Endpoint Security

Responsibilities May Include:

• Evaluate current security programs and recommend enhancements
• Conduct application and infrastructure risk assessments
• Perform penetration testing and vulnerability scanning
• Lead incident response and forensic investigations
• Manage cloud, endpoint, and network security implementations
• Support audits, risk assessments, and compliance documentation
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines in secure DevSecOps environments
• Provide security awareness training to technical and non-technical staff
• Monitor, detect, and respond to security threats via SOC operations
• Implement IAM and Zero Trust models

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–10+ years of relevant experience in one or more of the listed service categories
• Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, CompTIA Security+/CySA+, CCSP, AWS/Azure/GCP Security, GIAC, etc.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CMMC, HIPAA, PCI-DSS

Required Documents:

• Updated Resume
• Professional References (upon request)
• Copies of Relevant Certifications
• Work Authorization Documentation

GDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and benefits.