Client-Focused Cybersecurity Analyst & Risk Assessor

rhodiangroup; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhodian Group in Illinois seeks a Security Analyst to assess and protect client security posture across diverse environments. The role combines proactive risk assessment, incident analysis, and customer engagement to identify vulnerabilities and guide clients toward stronger security controls.

The ideal candidate communicates clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders and balances assessment delivery with rapid escalation support for active security concerns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information security or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience conducting or supporting security assessments, audits, or risk evaluations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong understanding of security controls and risk management frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS).

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate security risk assessments with clients.
• Analyze controls, policies, and configurations against industry frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS).
• Draft detailed assessment reports and executive summaries tailored to client leadership and technical teams.
• Manage client communications throughout assessment lifecycle, providing status updates.
• Handle escalated security cases from the service desk, including incident analysis and remediation guidance.

Skills

Security risk assessment

Communication

Documentation

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Qualys

Nessus

Rapid7

Job description

Rhodian Group in Illinois seeks a Security Analyst to assess and protect client security posture across diverse environments. The role combines proactive risk assessment, incident analysis, and customer engagement to identify vulnerabilities and guide clients toward stronger security controls.

The ideal candidate communicates clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders and balances assessment delivery with rapid escalation support for active security concerns.