HITRUST Certified Consultant

Clearwater; India; On-site; INR 8,612,000 - 11,483,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearwater is seeking a cybersecurity/privacy and compliance consultant to support the Consulting Services Team across multiple client engagements. The role requires rapid learning, adaptability, and proactive contribution to improving project efficiency and service quality.

You will develop subject matter expertise, build client relationships, and assist in risk assessments, gaps analyses, and the implementation of industry-standard controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, HIPAA, ISO, CIS Controls).
• Demonstrated ability to assess risk, analyze findings, and support client recommendations.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt quickly between engagements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with consulting methodologies and project delivery models.
• Exposure to multiple security domains (risk management, compliance, vulnerability management, privacy).
• Awareness or use of AI/automation tools to improve efficiency.
• Familiarity with project management principles and consulting best practices.
• Ability to embrace Clearwater’s CLEAR core values (Commitment to Client Success, Lead with Accountability, Integrity & Collaboration, Excellence in All That We Do, Advance Colleague Success, Respect & Transparency) and culture.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a deployable consulting resource, supporting multiple client engagements across varying industries, with a focus on healthcare.
• Adapt quickly to new client environments, priorities, and team structures while maintaining high-quality delivery.
• Support the execution of cybersecurity and compliance consulting engagements under senior leadership guidance.
• Work closely with clients to collect data, conduct risk assessments, gap analyses, and document findings.
• Assist in evaluating client security postures, including vulnerability management, compliance alignment, and risk exposure.
• Develop and contribute to recommendations aligned with industry frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and HIPAA.
• Support clients in designing and implementing security controls, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with incident response planning, tabletop exercises, and post-incident reviews.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and internal leadership to ensure seamless delivery across engagements.
• Manage competing priorities and transition effectively between assignments.
• Continue existing responsibilities: Draft reports and recommendations; Support quality control; Maintain client communication; Contribute to internal process improvements; Participate in knowledge sharing and training; Achievement of utilization targets and client satisfaction scores; Adherence to company policies, procedures, and security requirements.

Skills

Risk assessment

Communication

Prioritization

Client recommendations

Consulting practices

Project management

Security domains exposure

AI/automation awareness

CLEAR values alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Summary

The Consultant is responsible for supporting the Consulting Services Team in delivering cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance services across a diverse portfolio of client engagements. This role operates as a flexible, deployable resource, contributing to multiple concurrent or sequential engagements based on business needs. This role requires proactive initiative to study, ask questions, and rapidly learn the organization’s solutions, methodologies, and delivery standards. Consultants must be comfortable transitioning between engagements, adapting quickly to new client environments, and delivering value immediately. Consultants focus on executing client deliverables, enhancing service quality, and improving project efficiency under the guidance of senior team members. They are expected to develop broad subject matter expertise, contribute to process improvements, and build trusted relationships across a variety of clients and internal teams.

Specific Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a deployable consulting resource, supporting multiple client engagements across varying industries, with a focus on healthcare.


• Adapt quickly to new client environments, priorities, and team structures while maintaining high-quality delivery.


• Support the execution of cybersecurity and compliance consulting engagements under senior leadership guidance.


• Work closely with clients to collect data, conduct risk assessments, gap analyses, and document findings.


• Assist in evaluating client security postures, including vulnerability management, compliance alignment, and risk exposure.


• Develop and contribute to recommendations aligned with industry frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and HIPAA.


• Support clients in designing and implementing security controls, policies, and procedures.


• Assist with incident response planning, tabletop exercises, and post-incident reviews.


• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and internal leadership to ensure seamless delivery across engagements.


• Manage competing priorities and transition effectively between assignments.


• Continue existing responsibilities:
  
  
  
  • Draft reports and recommendations
  
  
  • Support quality control
  
  
  • Maintain client communication
  
  
  • Contribute to internal process improvements
  
  
  • Participate in knowledge sharing and training
  
  
  • Achievement of utilization targets and client satisfaction scores.
  
  
  • Adherence to company policies, procedures, and security requirements.
  
  
  
  


• Billable hours target: 1,768 hours annually (equivalent to 85% utilization)


• Perform other duties within the scope of the role as assigned.

Experience Required

• 1–3 years of consulting, cybersecurity, or related client‑facing experience


• Experience supporting multiple projects or engagements simultaneously preferred

Qualifications, Skills, & Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline


• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, HIPAA, ISO, CIS Controls)


• Demonstrated ability to assess risk, analyze findings, and support client recommendations


• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt quickly between engagements


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences


• Familiarity with consulting methodologies and project delivery models


• Exposure to multiple security domains (e.g., risk management, compliance, vulnerability management, privacy) preferred


• Demonstrates awareness or use of AI/automation tools to improve efficiency and delivery quality (optional but aligned with JD)


• Familiarity with project management principles and consulting best practices.


• Ability to embrace Clearwater’s CLEAR core values (Commitment to Client Success, Lead with Accountability, Integrity & Collaboration, Excellence in All That We Do, Advance Colleague Success, Respect & Transparency) and culture.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPECTATIONS

• Stay current on evolving threat landscapes, regulatory requirements, and cybersecurity best practices


• Pursue and maintain industry certifications (Security+, CEH, ISC2 Associate, etc.)


• Expand knowledge across multiple cybersecurity domains to support diverse client needs

Benefits and Compensation

• The base salary range for this role is $[update per job]. Base salary is part of our total rewards package which also includes the opportunity for merit‑based salary increases, eligibility for our 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances and leaves provided in line with your work state.


• Our robust time‑off policy includes flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and paid sick time.


• Total compensation, including base salary to be offered, will depend on elements unique to each candidate, including applicable candidate experience, skills, education and other factors permitted by law.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of colleagues in the role. All colleagues may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Clearwater is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. Please inform Clearwater/Redspin’s Recruiting team if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participating in the application process.

Mental/Physical Requirements: Fast paced environment handling multiple demands. Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary. Requires a high level of initiative and independence. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Requires the ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time.