Expert Solutions Engineer

Expert Solutions Engineer 12 Months (Contract to Hire) Oakland, CA 94612 *Candidate must reside in California* 20% Travel required Core Responsibilities Support the maturation and daytoday operationalization of the ransomware recovery governance program through hands?on process execution, documentation updates, and technical validation activities. Apply and enforce ransomware recovery maintenance policies by performing configuration checks, control verification, and operational compliance reviews. Coordinate and execute testing for protected applications, including technical recovery validation, dependency mapping, and test result analysis. Design and implement the application review and onboarding workflow, including technical assessments, readiness evaluations, and control implementation support. Develop and document the decision authority framework by gathering requirements, validating operational roles, and ensuring alignment with technical processes. Partner with incident response teams to build and refine the ransomware incident response plan, leading technical exercises, simulations, and tabletop scenarios. Contribute technical insights to futurer state technology assessments, tool evaluations, and ransomware resilience capability improvements. Review and enhance existing: Security policies and standards Backup and recovery strategies Risk management processes Roles and responsibilities (RACI) Technical Assessment & Gap Remediation Conduct detailed assessments of ransomware preparedness across: Technology platforms and infrastructure Operational and recovery processes Team readiness and skillsets Alignment with NIST CSF, NIST 800-61, CIS Controls, and industry best practices Identify gaps, document remediation requirements, and support implementation of technical and procedural improvements. Deliverables & Reporting Deliver a comprehensive current state ransomware preparedness assessment within the first 30 days. Develop and maintain a ransomware risk heat map, incorporating technical findings, test results, and operational insights. Support the creation of technical training materials and curriculum for operations and support teams. Prepare executive level presentations and reporting materials summarizing technical risks, findings, and progress. Establish and maintain a cyber recovery tracking repository and reporting dashboard, ensuring accurate and timely data collection.