The posting
Manager of Information Security — Independent Contractor (Ukraine)
Location:Ukraine, Remote Industry: Mission-Critical Facilities, Data Centers Engagement Type: Independent Contractor Agreement for Provision of Services (long-term)
Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, is seeking an experienced Manager of Information Security for a long-term independent contractor basis.
This is an ongoing contractual engagement with a US-based company and is not limited to a single project. The role involves continuous collaboration across multiple international business operations, supporting the organization’s information security and compliance initiatives.
You will provide services as an independent, self-employed professional under a formal independent contractor agreement.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume in English detailing their relevant experience.
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Manager of Information Security as an independent contract worker to lead and continuously improve the company’s information security and compliance program. This is a standalone leadership role responsible for establishing and maintaining security best practices across the organization while ensuring compliance with international standards and regulatory requirements.
In this role, you will own security initiatives end-to-end, including ISO 27001 implementation, security risk management, identity and access management, incident response, security awareness programs, and audit readiness. You will work closely with IT leadership while maintaining independent authority to assess security risks and recommend improvements.
The role requires strong technical expertise across network, endpoint, cloud, and identity security, as well as excellent communication skills to translate technical risks into business decisions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen the organization’s security posture while supporting the company’s continued international growth.
What We Offer
- Experience in a high-tech industry completing work for an international company
- Unique, cutting-edge data center projects
- Dynamic work partnering with a team of professionals focused on engineering
- Competitive hourly rate
- Ability to collaborate remotely
- Supportive dynamic environment
- English classes made available
Key Responsibilities
- Own and continuously improve the company’s information security and compliance program
- Lead ISO 27001 implementation, certification readiness, and ongoing compliance initiatives
- Conduct security assessments and risk evaluations across systems, endpoints, cloud environments, and networks
- Design, implement, and maintain information security policies, procedures, and standards
- Develop and lead incident response planning and coordinate security incident investigations
- Manage Identity and Access Management (IAM), including access reviews and least privilege enforcement
- Evaluate, implement, and maintain security technologies such as endpoint protection, SIEM, MFA, email security, and related tools
- Conduct employee security awareness training and phishing simulation programs
- Partner with IT leadership on infrastructure decisions while independently identifying and communicating security risks
- Maintain audit readiness, compliance documentation, and security governance processes
- Support ongoing improvement of regulatory compliance initiatives and security controls
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in information security roles
- Proven experience implementing or significantly improving information security and compliance programs
- Direct experience with ISO 27001 implementation, audit preparation, or certification maintenance
- Hands-on experience with network, endpoint, cloud, and identity security
- Experience leading security incident response activities
- Written and spoken English B2 or higher
- Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) and security governance
- Familiarity with security technologies such as SIEM, endpoint protection, MFA, and email security solutions
- Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and security best practices
- Experience working in international environments is considered an asset
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, or equivalent are considered an asset
- Experience in engineering, professional services, or AEC environments is considered an asset
- Familiarity with data protection regulations relevant to engineering and design services is an asset
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Why Us?
- Perform on high-profile, hyperscale, and AI data center projects in a rapidly expanding industry
- Collaborate with leading professionals and global clients such as Microsoft, Oracle, Uber, and Amazon
- Competitive terms of the contract
- Dynamic environment fostering creativity through exposure to advanced technologies such as BIM, VDC, digital twins, and augmented reality
Collaborate with Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, and help us achieve our international engineering goals!
About Us
Ehvert Mission Critical specializes in the design and construction management of data centers. We are a business unit within Salas O’Brien — a 4,000-person engineering and professional services firm, widely recognized for its extensive expertise and impressive project portfolio. With more than 10,000 projects annually and 100 offices across North America, Salas O’Brien is ranked #39 on Engineering News-Record's 2024 Top 500 Design Firms list.
Ehvert Mission Critical is an industry leader in data center facility engineering, specializing in hyperscale and AI data centers, designing massive data centers for global technology companies such as Microsoft, Uber, Oracle, and Amazon. Our projects involve complex electrical, mechanical, automation, and security systems necessary to power, cool, and secure these high-demand facilities, often exceeding loads of 100 MW per facility and up to 500 MW per site.
We are recognized for our advanced engineering and construction techniques, including Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), and augmented reality.
Join our team at Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, and help us achieve our international engineering goals!
For more information, visit https://ehvert.comand https://salasobrien.com.
