Cybersecurity Advisor I

Talantir; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Talantir is seeking a Cybersecurity Advisor I for a fully remote role in the United States. You will work alongside senior security professionals to help technology companies understand their current security posture and advance toward stronger security and compliant programs.

This role emphasizes hands-on risk assessment, vulnerability analysis, and actionable recommendations, with growth opportunities and mentorship to accelerate your cybersecurity career.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of compliance related cybersecurity consulting experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in cyber security, computer science, information technology, or related discipline.
• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST)
• Experience with cloud computing (AWS, GCP, Azure), including but not limited to cloud security and configuration
• Foundational cybersecurity risk management concepts and tech documentation
• Vulnerability assessment and security posture analysis

Responsibilities

• Support customers through security and compliance assessments
• Help evaluate customer security posture using vulnerability scans and documentation reviews
• Identify security gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Contribute to clear, actionable risk mitigation recommendations
• Participate in technical discussions with customers and internal teams
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including Sales, Product, and Services
• Continuously build your cybersecurity knowledge and apply best practices

Skills

Compliance consulting

Security frameworks

Cloud security

Risk management

Vulnerability assessment

Advisory/customer-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Recruiter Summary of Position: Cybersecurity Advisor I

Location: United States (Fully Remote)

Required Technical Skills

• 1+ years of compliance related cybersecurity consulting experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in cyber security, computer science, information technology, or related discipline.
• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST)
• Experience with cloud computing (AWS, GCP, Azure), including but not limited to cloud security and configuration
• Foundational cybersecurity risk management concepts and tech documentation
• Vulnerability assessment and security posture analysis

Preferred Technical Skills

• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools and exposure to penetration testing concepts
• Knowledge of cloud, network, or web application security
• Entry-level or in-progress security certifications (nice to have)

Employer Value Proposition

• Hands-on entry into customer-facing cybersecurity advisory work
• Mentorship from senior security professionals
• Exposure to real-world security programs and compliance journeys
• Clear path for learning, growth, and advancement
• Mission-driven work supporting modern technology companies

What Makes This Stand Out

This role is designed for someone early in their cybersecurity career who wants to build real skills in real environments. As a Security Advisor I, you'll work closely with experienced security professionals to help technology companies understand their current security posture and take meaningful steps toward stronger, more mature security and compliance programs.

You'll gain hands-on experience assessing risk, analyzing vulnerabilities, and supporting customer engagements. Your work directly contributes to helping organizations reduce risk without slowing growth, making you a trusted part of the team customers rely on throughout their compliance journey.

Why This Role Is Compelling

• Learn by doing: Hands-on exposure to real customer security assessments
• Mentorship-first: Grow alongside senior advisors and practitioners
• Customer impact: Your work directly supports security and risk outcomes
• Growth-focused: Ideal for early-career professionals ready to accelerate

What You'll Do to Be Successful

• Support customers through security and compliance assessments
• Help evaluate customer security posture using vulnerability scans and documentation reviews
• Identify security gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Contribute to clear, actionable risk mitigation recommendations
• Participate in technical discussions with customers and internal teams
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including Sales, Product, and Services
• Continuously build your cybersecurity knowledge and apply best practices