Consultant, Cyber Architecture

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Evaluate and analyze the security architectures of both internal and external customers.

• Recognize security vulnerabilities and provide recommendations that comply with regulatory standards and security best practices.

• Lead significant security projects in collaboration with the Presidio cybersecurity team.

• Engage with customers to identify architectural and hardening vulnerabilities.

• Create strategic, operational, and tactical recommendations to address risks and compliance deficiencies.

• Perform security architecture and controls evaluations using frameworks such as CIS 18, NIST 800-53, and NIST CSF.

• Work in partnership with Cyber Architects, Offensive Security, and Information Security Governance teams.

• Deliver essential consulting services effectively.

• Achieve project deadlines and ensure customer success milestones are met.

• Uphold a high level of customer satisfaction.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience and/or military service.

• 6–10 years of professional experience, with some prior consulting experience being advantageous.

• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity, ISACA Cybersecurity Fundamentals, AWS, Azure, GCP, CCSK, or CCSP.

• Professional certification in networking or security from recognized vendors.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with excellent organizational and attention-to-detail capabilities.

• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure during client interactions.

• Capability to manage multiple clients and cybersecurity projects simultaneously.

• Proficient in working both collaboratively and independently.

• A demonstrated enthusiasm for technology, solution design, and self-directed learning.

• Comfortable leading group presentations or whiteboard discussions.

• Basic architectural and technical knowledge across cloud security, security controls, firewalls, NAC, IPS/IDS, endpoint security, content filtering, VPN, SIEM, identity security, IAM, PAM, IDaaS, and directory services, with in-depth expertise in at least two areas.

• Experience with at least one cloud platform: AWS, Azure, or GCP.

• Working knowledge of Zero Trust architecture principles and concepts.

• Ability to advise on network segmentation strategies.

• Proven decision-making skills regarding secure architecture design and implementation.

• Preferred: experience in securing AI/ML systems, Microsoft operating systems, Linux and/or containers, PowerShell or Python, regulated environments, and proficiency in Microsoft Office plus Visio or Lucidchart.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work available for individuals located in the Continental United States.

• Travel to client locations as required (approximately 25%).

• Ongoing opportunities to challenge and enhance skills.

• Collaboration with top-tier security professionals.

• Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

• Support for protected veterans and accommodations for disabilities.