Associate Consultant, Cyber Security

We are expanding our Digital Risks cyber security team to support clients navigating an increasingly complex digital landscape. Our team delivers strategic and technical cyber security consulting to help organizations mitigate risk, protect their information, and respond to cyber incidents.

We are seeking experienced information security and consulting professionals who are passionate about helping clients around the world strengthen their security posture and manage cyber risks effectively.

Tasks and responsibilities

Under the direction of senior staff, the Associate Consultant will support the business and contribute to individual and client-facing outputs in the following areas:

Delivering Engagements

• Assist with the design and development of cyber policies, standards and procedures
• Participate in the development of whitepapers and other technical eminence materials.
• Collaborate with team to conduct structured data gathering, research, and analysis while evaluating controls; provide relevant recommendations for enhancing current operations.
• Prepare, facilitate, document, and actively participate in client meetings and workshops.
• Create high quality presentation and reports to effectively communicate project findings

Supporting Business Development

• Contribute to proposals for future client work
• Recognize opportunities for new business
• Write articles and thought leadership content to further Control Risks’ expert brand

Supporting the growth of the cyber security consulting program

• Help to refine our cyber security risk approaches
• Contribute to program infrastructure, tools and methodologies
• Collaborate with consultants in other Control Risks departments
• Conduct market research, vet solutions, and undertake other directed research projects
• Stay informed about latest cyber security threats and technology

Requirements

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without sponsorship.
• Candidates must possess unrestricted US work authorization.
• 1-2 years directly relevant professional experience
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred in computer science, information security, data science, or related discipline.
• Experience in at least one cyber security domain (e.g., security operations, threat intelligence, strategic analysis, forensics, incident response, penetration testing, etc.)
• Working knowledge of cyber security frameworks and standards (e.g. NIST CSF 2.0, CIS. NIS2, ISO 27001)
• Professional knowledge of information security and risk principles
• Ability to translate technical analysis into actionable recommendations, in both written and verbal communications
• Knowledge of secure architecture and configuration for various network topologies and endpoint environments
• Understanding of cyber and geopolitical threat actors, attack tools and methods
• Ability to produce and deliver well-crafted deliverables for clients
• Curiosity and willingness to learn
• Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese is preferred, although not required
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time

The base salary range for this position is $70,000-$75,000 per year. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.

Control Risks participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment authorization of all newly hired employees. The E-Verify process is completed during new hire onboarding and completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, at the start of employment. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For more information on E-Verify, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Benefits

• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.
• Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasize the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
• Medical Benefits, Prescription Benefits, FSA, Dental Benefits, Vision Benefits, Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Disability Benefits, Voluntary Benefits, 401 (K) Retirement, Nationwide Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
• As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.