Cyber Testing Associate - Summer 2027

RSM US LLP; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Training and development

Job summary

RSM US LLP is seeking a Consulting Associate for our Cyber Risk and Data Protection practice in the Cedar Rapids area. You will join security and privacy teams to address client needs across environments, performing risk assessments, testing, and remediation guidance.

The role includes training in our consulting solution practices, engagement economics, and delivery skills. Candidates bring a technical cybersecurity background and strong communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum BA/BS in CS/IT or related from an accredited university by start date.
• Technical background in cybersecurity and computer networks.
• Strong knowledge of protocols, forensics and threat intelligence.
• Programming or scripting experience (Python, Java, Perl, etc.).
• Ability to communicate findings to non-technical audiences.
• High integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• GPA 3.0+ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess client networks, hosts, and applications for security posture.
• Identify threats, assess impact, and provide remediation guidance.
• Test mobile/web apps and services for security weaknesses.
• Perform penetration testing using multiple methodologies.
• Review configurations with manual and automated tools.
• Measure client compliance with industry/government requirements.
• Identify compromised data sources and threat indicators.
• Investigate threat actors and campaigns from intelligence data.
• Communicate technical findings to stakeholders clearly.
• Support development of threat intelligence programs for clients.

Skills

Cybersecurity concepts

Network security

Threat intelligence

Programming/scripting

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related

Tools

AppScan

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nessus

Kali Linux

Job description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.

We are currently looking for technical Consultants for our Cyber Risk and Data Protection practice. The candidate will work with teams of security and privacy staff in a wide variety of systems environments. Our Cyber Consulting team serves the Information Security and Data Privacy related needs of our clients. This team assists clients with selecting, improving, controlling, securing, managing and monitoring the appropriate systems to address their information needs. We serve a diverse base of clients in a variety of industries, and understanding how technology impacts the operation and growth of organizations is what we do best.

As a Consulting Associate, you will jump start your career through a comprehensive training and development program where you will be exposed to all our Consulting Solution Practices. This training will include:

• Consulting process, tools and methods

• Client engagement economics

• Presentation and business writing skills

• Time management and project delivery

• Communication skills

Examples of candidate's responsibilities include:

• Assess security of client networks, hosts, and applications

• Determine technical, business impact and likelihood of identified security issues and provide remediation guidance to clients

• Perform analysis and testing to verify the strengths and weaknesses of mobile and web applications and web services (SOAP, WSDL, UDDI)

• Perform Internet penetration testing using blackbox and whitebox methodologies

• Review application code, system configurations and device configurations using manual and automated techniques

• Measure and report clients' compliance with established industry or government requirements

• Identify leaked client data on open and closed (Deep and Dark Web) sources

• Perform analytical investigations into specific threat actors, ransomware, and campaigns

• Communicate technical findings to a non-technical audience effectively

• Create and review threat intelligence programs for clients using established intelligence models

• Work with RSM consulting professionals with a variety of credentials including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Systems Security Professionals (CISSP); Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA)

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university by the time employment commences with a major in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems Management, Information Security, intelligence, digital forensics, cybersecurity or other similar degrees

• Technical background in computer science and cybersecurity related fields

• Strong knowledge of computer network technologies, protocols/topologies, digital forensics and endpoint protection, or threat intelligence

• Software development, programming and/or scripting experience (Perl, Python, C, Java, PHP, ASP, etc.)

• Ability to track threat actors across Dark Web criminal forums and marketplaces and ability to communicate findings

• Ability to track malware campaigns and understand adversarial activity from an intelligence perspective

• Basic understanding of intelligence, including intelligence lifecycle, Kill Chain, Diamond model, and Priority Intelligence Requirements

• Proven track record of an analytical and curious mindset in problem solving

• The ability to interpret and convey technical information through written and oral communications to all levels of technical aptitude, including senior management

• High degree of integrity and confidentiality, as well as ability to adhere to company policies and best practices

• Possess a strong internal drive and motivation for continuous improvement

• A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Practical hands-on or lab experience with IT infrastructure components such as servers, firewalls, IDS systems and other network infrastructure components

• Practical hands-on or lab experience with security applications, such as a AppScan, Metasploit, BurbSuite, Nessus, Social Engineering Toolkit, Kali Linux, etc., or other commercial and public domain security tools

• Operating system configuration and security experience (HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, AIX, etc.)

• Configuration and security experience with web servers and web applications (Apache HTTP/Tomcat, Microsoft IIS, Sun One, Oracle iPlanet, IBM WebSphere, etc.)

• Database Configuration and Security experience (MySQL, Microsoft SQL, IBM DB2, Sybase, Oracle, etc.)

• Familiar with security testing techniques such as network discovery, port and service identification, vulnerability scanning, network sniffing, fuzzing, penetration testing, configuration reviews, firewall rule reviews, social engineering, wireless penetration testing and password cracking

• Internship or overall experience with threat intelligence vendor or familiarity with various threat intelligence tools and platforms

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership.RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [e-mail].

RSM does not intend to hire entry-level candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future. This includes individuals who will one dayrequest or require RSM to file or complete immigration-related forms or prepare letters on their behalf in order for them to obtain or continue their work authorization.

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At RSM, an employee's pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $61,600 - $73,500