Consultor de Ciberseguridad

Headhunter; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Headhunter is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant to join an internationally recognized cybersecurity team. The successful candidate will bring hands-on cybersecurity expertise, strong communication skills, and a service-oriented mindset to deliver strategic security plans and roadmaps for diverse clients.

The role requires 5+ years in cybersecurity, solid knowledge of security design and enterprise controls, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts to client stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience as a cybersecurity professional.
• Hands-on experience as IT/network expert, security engineer, security architect, application security professional, cloud security professional, or similar technical security role.
• Strong understanding of security design, security architecture, and enterprise security controls.
• Ability to assess complex technical environments, identify security gaps, and recommend practical improvements.
• Proven presentation and client-facing skills, including the ability to document and explain technical information clearly.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate clients' security posture, configurations, architecture, and security strategy, identifying gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Consult on cybersecurity engagements, including the development of cybersecurity plans, security roadmaps, and implementation guidance.
• Create high-quality deliverables and present the assessment results to a broad range of client stakeholders.
• Support security incident engagements and on-demand security improvement activities, as required.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Security architecture

Security design

Client-facing communication

Fluent English

Education

Academic degree in Computer Science / Engineering / Information Systems

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant to join an international cyber security award-winning company. The successful candidate should have strong hands-on cybersecurity experience, solid technical understanding, and passion for cybersecurity. In addition, they should have a service-oriented approach, excellent communication skills, and the ability to learn and work with leading cyber experts.

Main Responsibilities:

• Evaluate clients' security posture, configurations, architecture, and security strategy, identifying gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Consult on cybersecurity engagements, including the development of cybersecurity plans, security roadmaps, and implementation guidance.
• Create high-quality deliverables and present the assessment results to a broad range of client stakeholders.
• Support security incident engagements and on-demand security improvement activities, as required.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience as a cybersecurity professional.
• Previous hands-on experience as one of the following: IT/network expert, security engineer, security architect, application security professional, cloud security professional, or in a similar technical security role.
• Strong understanding of security design, security architecture, and enterprise security controls.
• Ability to assess complex technical environments, identify security gaps, and recommend practical improvements.
• Proven presentation and client-facing skills, including the ability to document and explain technical information in a clear and concise manner.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.
• Academic degree, preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or another technical discipline.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, up to 20%.

Advantages:

• Previous experience in professional services consulting or delivering cybersecurity services directly to organizations.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, CCIE, CCSE, CEH, CCDP, CSA, cloud security certifications, or equivalent practical/military technology experience or cyber training.
• Experience presenting to senior stakeholders, executives, or boards.