Senior Cybersecurity Architect/Lead: Ransomware Resilience

We are seeking a highly experienced and credentialed Senior Cybersecurity Architect & Program Lead to drive implementation of a Zero Trust architecture and the development of a Ransomware Response and Mitigation Policy. This role requires deep, hands-on technical expertise, strategic program leadership, and utility-sector experience to safeguard complex IT, OT, and hybrid environments. This role will serve as a key advisor to executive leadership and ensure alignment with leading cybersecurity frameworks, regulatory mandates, and mission-critical operational goals.

**This role fills a need by a department within the City of Los Angeles. This 5-year contract will be awarded late summer, with a mid-Q4 estimated start date.

Work Schedule: Full time, standard business hours, Pacific Time Zone

WORKSITE: Remote or Hybrid available (Los Angeles, CA)

PAY RATE: $90/hour

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Paid sick leave based on state regulations after 90 days of employment

• Medical, dental, and vision are offered after a waiting period (60% paid by Fortuna)

• Free TeleMedicine and Mental Health for all employees and their families

• Additional volunteer options such as Group Life Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Critical Care, Short Term Disability

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Architect and lead enterprise-wide Zero Trust implementation, including identity-based access control, micro-segmentation, and real-time security monitoring across IT and OT systems.

• Design and implement a comprehensive ransomware mitigation and incident response policy, aligned with NIST and CISA frameworks, addressing prevention, detection, containment, and recovery.

• Conduct enterprise cyber posture, program, and vulnerability assessments and translate findings into actionable roadmaps, policies, and executive briefings.

• Lead and execute penetration testing, forensic analysis, and remediation activities for critical infrastructure environments.

• Provide hands-on leadership in risk management, compliance documentation, and stakeholder engagement including training, mentoring, and technical workshops.

• Generate detailed deliverables including security roadmaps, strategic plans, project charters, incident reports, training documentation, and monthly status summaries per LADWP guidelines.

• Act as the primary point of contact with executive stakeholders, manage risks, issues, and change initiatives throughout the engagement lifecycle.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, vulnerability management, incident response, and program leadership, particularly within the utility industry and public sector.

• Advanced degree(s) (e.g., MS in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or related discipline); multiple degrees or postgraduate certifications highly desirable.

• Relevant and current cybersecurity certifications required, aligned with core technologies (examples: CISSP, CISM, GIAC, OSCP, CEH, GICSP, GCFA, GCIA, Azure/AWS security certifications).

• Demonstrated expertise with technologies and frameworks commonly used in utility and SCADA environments (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SIEM, IAM, firewalls, network segmentation, AD, endpoint detection, OT/ICS protocols).

• Strong leadership, communication, and documentation skills, with the ability to interface effectively with executive management, legal/compliance, and technical teams.

• Proven ability to produce high-quality strategic deliverables under strict deadlines and in compliance with public sector reporting and procurement standards.

Fortuna operates as a staffing agency that sources screens and presents potential candidates for employment opportunities on behalf of our clients.

Fortuna was founded in 2012 by practicing professionals with more than 50 combined years of experience. Our headquarters is in McClellan, California with offices in Los Angeles and New York, and satellite offices in the Philippines and Israel. Fortuna is an active member of multiple California service agreements, including