Cybersecurity Advisor

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

📋 Description

• Serve as the primary security consultant for various clients, offering strategic guidance and oversight for their cybersecurity initiatives.

• Create and implement security strategies, policies, and procedures tailored to diverse client environments.

• Perform operational risk assessments and formulate risk management plans.

• Design and recommend secure architectures and solutions customized to meet client requirements.

• Foster and maintain strong client relationships while delivering personalized security solutions.

• Convert assessment results, penetration testing findings, and technical risks into actionable remediation roadmaps.

• Prepare client-focused cybersecurity roadmaps, risk summaries, policy recommendations, executive briefings, and remediation advice.

• Provide vCISO services across multiple client environments in collaboration with internal subject-matter experts.

• Investigate cybersecurity, privacy, and operational resilience needs relevant to US financial services clients, including SEC and FINRA regulations.

• Act as the appointed Cloud Officer for vCISO clients who require a CCSF.

• Occasionally travel within the US for industry conferences or significant client meetings, with travel being less than 10% of the time.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in the administration, security, and configuration of Microsoft Azure and/or AWS.

• Proven knowledge in identity and access management (IAM), encompassing Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and conditional access policies.

• Experience in advising on or assessing endpoint detection and response, email security, data loss prevention, vulnerability management, identity governance, security awareness, logging/monitoring, and cloud security measures.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Development, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a relevant field.

• More than 5 years of progressive technology experience.

• A minimum of 2 years in technology leadership roles, including activities like recruiting, mentoring, coaching, and developing individual contributors.

• Over 3 years of experience with major cloud hosting service providers, specifically focusing on Azure or AWS.

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, MS-500, MS-100, or AWS Certified Security Specialty, or equivalent.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and a track record of successfully completing tasks and projects.

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, particularly in conveying complex concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Capacity to manage time effectively and meet deadlines across multiple concurrent projects.

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of the role.

• A collaborative attitude and approach.

• Capability to guide both technical and non-technical stakeholders in a cooperative manner.

🏝️ Benefits

• Access to a wide range of technologies.

• Internal career advancement opportunities.

• Be part of a team of experienced professionals dedicated to providing exceptional service.

• Competitive salary.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k, and PTO.

• Opportunities to enhance technical skills through online courses.

• A positive, welcoming, and supportive workplace environment.

• Workplace perks such as healthy snacks and team-building activities.