We are seeking an experienced SeniorCybersecurity Consultant who has extensive knowledge and well-rounded experience in cybersecurity in Chicago, IL. We are seeking talent local to Chicagoland.
The Senior Consultant will be a team member of our growing Cybersecurity Practice. This individual will engage in strategic and technical activities with clients: support teams to perform assessments, develop cyber strategy, vision, and roadmap activities. This is an excellent opportunity to assist new practice within a growing company.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Participate in a series of planned security projects for external clients.
Hybrid role, with some on-site requirements for clients.
Engage with clients in advisory and strategic discussions to provide outstanding Cybersecurity/IT Strategy and industry guidance to maximize client's long-term business objectives.
Support the ongoing evaluation of cybersecurity capabilities to determine maturity score and effectiveness of capability implementation using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) across the enterprise.
Assess information security risks and posture for clients.
Assist clients in determining the security gaps and concerns and provide a long-term security roadmap for future initiatives.
Collaborate with client leadership, team members and other stakeholders to understand their capabilities, maturation roadmaps, and facilitate next steps towards improving their overall cybersecurity posture.
Implement planned disaster recovery and business continuity (DR/BC) and incident response (IR) tabletop exercises for clients.
Conduct vulnerability assessments of the IT infrastructure for both compliance and security purposes.
Plan, design, develop and implement of technical controls, procedures and policy associated with compliance to cyber security standards.
Recommend changes to improve client’s cybersecurity posture.
Maintain knowledge of the cyber security capabilities of operating systems, networking devices, and control systems.
Maintain a broad knowledge of current and emerging state-of-the-art computer/network systems technologies, architectures, and products.
Perform various other duties as assigned.
Travel may be required for some projects.
Qualifications Education/Experience
5+ years of relevant hands-on work experience in Cybersecurity
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science is preferred.
CISA, CISSP, OSCP certification or similar is preferred.
Proven work experience in implementing successful security-related projects.
Strong proficiency in security protocols and frameworks with the confidence and experience to implement new security projects.
Proven ability to interact and create a positive and collaborative working environment with corporate, business, vendor, and technical resources.
Experience in mapping existing environment to security frameworks for maturity ratings
Experience providing security and technical guidance and expert advice to management and other groups.
Ability to work independently, and with groups, with limited supervision.
Skills:
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of NIST, ISO, CIS and similar cybersecurity frameworks
Knowledge of network security and use of the Internet, including authentication, access control, firewall rules/configuration, disaster prevention, data recovery, intrusion detection and data encryption.
Understanding of IT security policies and procedures
Working knowledge of Incident Response (IR) plans.
Knowledge of Active Directory Domains, Federated Services and Wireless Access Points from a security standpoint.
Knowledge of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and how MFA relates to security authentication with applications
Knowledge of OS and system patch management.
Ethical hacking skills are a plus.
Physical Demands:
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards
Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard and monitor
Reasonable Accommodation Statement: If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to application.accommodations@cai.io or (888) 824 – 8111.
This email is only intended for candidates who need an accommodation or assistance completing the application or interview process and will not be reviewed by CAI’s talent acquisition team. All interested applicants who do not need an accommodation or assistance completing the application must apply on CAI’s career portal for consideration https://www.cai.io/careers/career-portal/ EEO Tagline: Computer Aid, Inc. (CAI) is an innovative solutions company managing engagements with numerous Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. CAI is headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania with a staff of over 4,200 professionals working at locations around the world in a variety of industries. Our services leverage technology to provide outstanding customer experiences that generate new value for our clients, our employees, and our greater communities. CAI is building a culture of continued learning, support, and personal development in a collegial environment. We also strive to make a positive impact on our surrounding communities through various outreach programs. We make a positive difference for our associates and the communities in which we serve. Our mission: Provide industry-leading services and an incredible workplace for our associates, while making an impact on our communities. For more information on our professionals, services, and industries we support, please see our website www.cai.io. EEO Statement: It is the policy of Computer Aid, Inc.(CAI) not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.
Clarkston Consulting is seeking motivated, self-driven leaders who are energized by team results and interested in joining a firm that values its culture and people as its biggest strengths. Come join us as an SAP SD Senior Consultant, and in this role, you will deliver creative business solutions to our market-leading clients in the life sciences, consumer products, and retail industries.
