Senior Risk Advisory Consultant - Remote (Mexico)

Echelon Risk + Cyber; México; A distancia; MXN 900.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

30-day Christmas bonus and stipend

Technology stipend

Savings fund contribution

Flexible vacation policy

Parental leave and disability benefits

Certifications support and training

Descripción de la vacante

Echelon Risk + Cyber is seeking a Senior Risk Advisory Consultant to drive risk assessments and maturity programs for clients nationwide in Mexico. You will lead scoping, execution, and reporting, while shaping service deliverables and internal processes.

Ideal candidates have strong GRC expertise, knowledge of major frameworks, and experience guiding clients through risk reduction, incident planning, and resilience initiatives. Remote work options are available across Mexico.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity.
• Focus on Governance, Risk, and Compliance planning, development, and management.
• Knowledge of GRC Platforms/Tools for assessments and compliance.
• Experience with multiple information security frameworks (NIST, ISO, CIS, PCI, CMMC, SOC, HIPAA, etc.).
• Ability to lead engagements from scoping to delivery, managing expectations and deliverables.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in planning, scoping, execution, and reporting of cybersecurity risk assessments.
• Collaborate with IT management to develop roadmaps to enhance client maturity.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies and procedures for clients.
• Review security controls against best practices and compliance frameworks.
• Lead tabletop exercises and develop client-specific scenarios.

Conocimientos

5+ years cybersecurity

GRC planning

Risk management

Security frameworks

Client advisory

Educación

Bachelor's in IT/Cybersecurity

Herramientas

GRC Platforms

Descripción del empleo

About us: At Echelon Risk + Cyber, we believe in defending the basic human right to security and privacy. We are looking for an exceptional Senior Risk Advisory Consultant to support the execution of Risk Advisory client engagements. This includes leading and executing relevant tasks, as well as assisting in developing service deliverables and internal processes that will drive value for the team and clients.

Our next team member will be authentic, articulate, and passionate about Cybersecurity, and will be unafraid to roll up their sleeves and dive deep into the unknowns, using their security expertise to identify opportunities to increase Echelon Risk + Cyber's overall capabilities internally and for our clients.

At Echelon, you will have the opportunity to engage with systems at the cutting edge of technology. We allow our employees to build from the ground up and make an impact across the organization. We look for driven, proactive people eager to contribute to a distinct and thriving Cybersecurity services organization that can adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

This is a remote position from anywhere in Mexico.

What You Will Do:

• Assist in the planning, scoping, execution, and reporting of cybersecurity risk and maturity assessments against frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and CMMC
• Collaborate with IT management and client leadership to develop roadmaps to enhance client maturity
• Develop and maintain Cybersecurity policies and procedures while supporting clients
• Review and assess security and technology controls against cybersecurity best practices and compliance frameworks
• Collaborate with clients to develop Incident Response Plans, and Incident Response Playbooks tailored to each client's environment and needs
• Lead end-to-end tabletop exercise engagements, developing realistic, client-specific scenarios that align with organizational people, processes, and technologies and effectively engage technical, management, and executive audiences
• Document results, create client reports, and communicate results to client management and other stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with our clients and other team members to identify information security risks and challenges and provide actionable recommendations and solutions
• Demonstrate consistency, versatility, and adaptability while managing simultaneous client engagements and priorities and delivering quality results in a timely fashion
• Work with the internal team to develop and plan engagement strategies, define objectives, identify and provide recommendations to address client risks
• Create client-facing presentations, reports, and analytics
• Develop long-term roadmaps to assist clients in reaching their desired maturity level
• Perform business impact analyses and develop Business Continuity Plans and Disaster Recovery Plans
• Assist leadership in the creation of proposals, budgets, work plans, and other business development efforts
• Establish exceptional internal and client relationships using strong communication skills
• Produce thought leadership for the organization's website blog on a regular basis
• Actively engage in the cybersecurity community by attending or speaking at local or national conferences

Your knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• 5+ years of related experience in the cybersecurity industry
• Focus on Governance, Risk, and Compliance planning, development, and management
• Knowledge of GRC Platforms/Tools to assist with Assessments and Compliance Management
• Risk management experience, including performing assessments and audits, designing information security controls and processes, and evaluating and prioritizing risk
• Experience with a variety of information security frameworks and best practices (e.g., CIS, NIST, PCI, CMMC, ISO, GLBA, FFIEC, SOX, SOC, HIPAA, HITRUST, etc.)
• Ability to lead engagements from scoping through delivery, including managing client expectations, timelines, and deliverables
• Experience with incident response, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning is preferred
• Ability to provide strategic guidance to clients on tabletop exercise design, incident preparedness, and resilience.
• Project Management experience preferred
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and adapt in a demanding and changing environment
• Although this is not a technical oriented role, knowledge of Cloud systems, applications, security services/tools (e.g., EDR, MDR, SIEM, Vulnerability Scanning, Email Security, Backup/DR, MDM), Firewalls, Basic Networking, Data Security, IAM/SSO, etc., will be beneficial in an advisory capacity
• Ability to mentor and provide guidance to junior consultants and contribute to the development of internal methodologies and best practices
• Strong attention to detail and superior analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience crafting professional messages and adjusting communication style based on audience
• Preferred experience working with financial services, healthcare, or regulated industries
  
• Strong English communication (B2+/C1/C2 Level) written and verbal.
• Authorized to work in Mexico without visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant IT or Cybersecurity major
• Strong background in developing incident response plans, playbooks, and tabletop exercises
• Certifications recommended: CISSP, CISA, CISM, or similar certification
• Experience in client-facing roles with an ability to successfully manage multiple projects at once

Why Echelon?

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our team with unquestioned integrity. If you have a special need that requires accommodation, please let your recruiter know. One of our core values is "People with Personality," and we want to allow you the space to bring your full self to work.

We Currently Offer The Following Benefits:

• Access to private medical insurance through MetLife
• Life insurance policy via MetLife
• 30-day Christmas bonus and a monthly technology stipend
• Contribution of 8% of the employee's salary to a savings fund
• Flexible vacation policy that allows you to manage your schedule and rest and recharge when you need to.
• Family-friendly benefits, extended parental leave for when you need to spend critical time with new family members, and employer-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Support for individual development through certifications, continued learning, conferences, and more

We value a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Echelon Risk + Cyber is an Equal Opportunity Employer.