Cyber Security Consultant

OakTruss Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

OakTruss Group is looking for a Senior Advisor, Cybersecurity Technology to lead cybersecurity initiatives and act as a trusted advisor for clients. This pivotal role involves evaluating security postures and crafting practical solutions for complex environments.

The successful candidate will possess significant experience in cybersecurity, a strong technical background, and the capability to translate complex concepts effectively. OakTruss Group values leadership and a commitment to secure digital environments.

Join us today to shape the future of cybersecurity!

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of experience in cybersecurity, infrastructure, or security architecture.
• Experience in consulting or client-facing technical roles preferred.
• Strong understanding of NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical authority across key cybersecurity domains.
• Lead technical discussions with client executives and security leaders.
• Translate client needs into practical cybersecurity architectures.

Skills

Security architecture across hybrid and cloud environments

Network security

Identity and Access Management platforms

SecOps technologies

Vulnerability management

Technical workshops and presentations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, cybersecurity, or related field

Master’s degree or higher preferred

Tools

CISSP

CCSP

CISM

Job description

OakTruss Group is seeking a Senior Advisor, Cybersecurity Technology to serve as a technical leader, trusted advisor, and subject matter expert across a broad range of cybersecurity technologies.

In this role, you will work directly with clients to assess, design, optimize, and implement practical cybersecurity solutions across complex enterprise environments. You will operate at both the strategic and hands-on engineering levels, helping translate business and risk requirements into secure, scalable, and actionable technical solutions.

This is a highly visible client-facing role for someone who can lead technical delivery, advise executive stakeholders, mentor team members, and help shape the continued growth of OakTruss Group’s cybersecurity capabilities.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Advisor, Cybersecurity Technology, you will:

• Serve as a technical authority across key cybersecurity domains, including network security, firewalls, identity, vulnerability management, SIEM, email security, SecOps, data protection, endpoint security, and asset management.
• Lead technical discussions with client executives, security leaders, and engineering teams.
• Translate client needs into practical cybersecurity architectures, implementation plans, and technical recommendations.
• Assess and advise on cybersecurity technology environments, including tooling health checks, technology rationalization, design reviews, and implementation support.
• Provide architectural guidance across hybrid, cloud, and on-premises environments.
• Evaluate security posture and integration considerations for emerging technologies, including AI and machine learning systems.
• Partner with internal leadership, PMO, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality client engagements.
• Mentor team members and contribute to internal tools, accelerators, thought leadership, and service offering development.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate brings a strong cybersecurity engineering background, client-facing experience, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• Master’s degree or higher preferred.
• 10–15+ years of experience in cybersecurity, infrastructure, security architecture, or related technical domains.
• Experience in consulting or client-facing technical roles preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or similar credentials preferred.
• Strong understanding of major cybersecurity frameworks, including NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls.

Key Skills and Experience

• Security architecture across hybrid and cloud environments.
• Network security, including firewalls, segmentation, routing, and policy design.
• Identity and Access Management platforms.
• SecOps technologies, including SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and incident workflows.
• Vulnerability management, email security, data protection, endpoint security, and asset management.
• Technical workshops, discovery sessions, assessments, and executive-level presentations.
• Ability to bridge strategy and hands-on execution.

Who You Are

You are a strong technical leader who can operate with credibility in both strategic advisory conversations and deep technical discussions. You are comfortable leading engagements, solving complex problems, influencing decisions, and delivering high-quality work under pressure.

You bring ownership, accountability, attention to detail, and a commitment to building secure, scalable, and practical cybersecurity solutions for clients.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced cybersecurity technology leader who enjoys client advisory work, technical problem-solving, and shaping cybersecurity solutions across modern enterprise environments, we would like to hear from you.