Senior Associate- Cybersecurity & Privacy

CNM LLP is a technical advisory services firm that works with the top local talent on the most comprehensive and intriguing projects for discerning clients ranging from start-ups to closely held mid-market companies to large multi-national Fortune 1000 firms. The CNM reputation is built upon a foundation of professional excellence and trusted relationships and is recognized nationally for commitment to excellence. Employees value the open and honest environment, consistent focus on work life balance and an outstanding culture that is difficult to find anywhere else in the professional services industry. This unwavering attention to providing an exceptional work environment has enabled CNM to be recognized as a Great Place to Work® for three consecutive years, as well as one of the Best Places to Work in Los Angeles and Orange County.
We are currently searching for a Senior Associate to join our high performing Cybersecurity & Privacy Advisory team in Los Angeles. We offer a hybrid (remote/onsite) work environment that will allow you to continue working with the flexibility that they have grown accustomed to over the past year, while also continuing to provide onsite service to our fantastic clients. There is local travel throughout Los Angeles area only.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess IT environments, risks, and controls for companies of all sizes and industries
• Collaborate with other team members to develop service proposals, project documentation and reports
• Thoughtfulness in client and team interactions and an ability to weigh issues and challenges
• Assist clients with Identity and Access Management practices including provisioning, roles and rules management, access management governance
• Use of Network security tools such as NMAP, Nessus, Metasploit, etc.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex information systems, cyber security concepts, cyber threats, proactive defense principles, strategies and market leading solutions
• Use and assess security device technologies such as Firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS and Endpoint security
• Assist clients with Information Protection and Privacy (data protection strategy, privacy impact assessments)
• Participate in highly complex and specialized client engagements, reporting status and collaborating with Cybersecurity team members including: Manager, Associate Director, Director and Managing Director
• Review and execute information security strategies, cybersecurity programs and develop security metrics and reporting
• Work with project team on integration of security services, including authentication, entitlements, encryption security engineering, architecture and audit capabilities as part of an overall system design
• Build and maintain client relationships and stay current on industry trends
• Participate in project meetings, status updates, training sessions and other events as needed
• Learn new technologies and tools in order to keep skills updated and relevant to client’s needs
• Prioritize tasks and manage concurrent projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required in a related field; Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Business, Finance or Accounting preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of Big 4 experience or related consulting/professional services firm experience with hands-on knowledge in IT consulting, with increasing responsibilities in Cybersecurity
• Security certification such as CISSP, GIAC, CISA, CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPT is an asset
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Knowledge of cyber security frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework ISO 27001 and ISO 27002, CIS Top 20, PCI-DSS
• Knowledge of Governance and Policy creation is an asset
• Knowledge of threat modeling methodologies such as MITRE Attack is a plus
• Ability to manage time according to budget while balancing team and client needs

Pay and Benefits

• 40-hour work week
• Training events to ensure CPE compliance
• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• 401(k) match
• PTO: 15 days accrued per year            
• Company paid holidays, including company shutdown the week between Christmas and New Years
• 3 wellness days
• Various opportunities for peer engagement: quarterly huddles, happy hours, summer and a holiday party
• Monthly mobile reimbursement
• Reimbursement allowances: flex, technology, health and wellness and personal development
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Base Pay $105,000 - $125,000          
• Overtime bonus and Performance bonus in addition to the base pay 

CNM LLP offers an excellent base, bonus and incentive compensation package. The benefits package is designed to meet an employee’s needs regardless of the stage an employee is at including medical, dental, paid maternity and parental leave, 401(k) with match and flexible spending accounts for employees and dependents.  We offer training that assists employees in reaching their career goals and, in addition to a regular paid time off policy, we also offer an extra five days off between Christmas and New Year holidays annually for firm-wide shut down. CNM believes in social interaction and networking and employees participate in unbelievable social events each summer and winter. The firm also supports employees offering an annual technology bonus, health and wellness bonus, monthly cell phone reimbursement, fully stocked kitchens with food, drink and snacks and much, much more. Please reach out to our talent team and we will walk you through why you deserve a career with CNM LLP. Please note: all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.