Cybersecurity Consultant

AutomateNexus LLC; Washington; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AutomateNexus LLC in Washington is seeking a Cybersecurity Consultant to strengthen client automation infrastructures against potential threats. You will assess security postures, implement protective measures tailored for SMBs, and maintain high internal security standards.

To excel in this role, you should possess over 4 years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of cloud security, and relevant certifications. Ideal candidates will be effective communicators able to convey complex security concepts for non-technical clients.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in cybersecurity, information security, or security consulting.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and compliance requirements (SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR).
• Familiarity with API security, OAuth, and secure integration patterns.

Responsibilities

• Assess client security postures and implement protective measures.
• Work with SMBs to help them understand risks and implement security solutions.
• Ensure internal operations meet the highest security standards.

Skills

Cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Identity and access management

Excellent communication skills

Education

Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, Security+, or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

As AutomateNexus builds automation systems that handle sensitive business data, security is non-negotiable. We’re looking for a Cybersecurity Consultant to ensure our clients’ automation infrastructure is secure, compliant, and resilient—protecting everything from API credentials to customer data to integrated cloud systems.

Responsibilities

• You’ll assess client security postures, implement protective measures, and build security into every automation we deploy.
• You’ll work with SMBs who often lack dedicated security resources, helping them understand risks and implement practical, right-sized security solutions.
• You’ll also ensure AutomateNexus’s internal operations meet the highest security standards.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in cybersecurity, information security, or security consulting.
• Strong understanding of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with identity and access management, SSO, and credential security.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance requirements (SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR).
• Familiarity with API security, OAuth, and secure integration patterns.
• Experience conducting security assessments and vulnerability analysis.
• Excellent communication skills—able to translate security concepts for non-technical clients.
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, Security+, or equivalent).

About the role

This role is ideal for a security professional who enjoys client-facing work and wants to make enterprise-grade security accessible to smaller businesses. You understand that security doesn’t have to be complicated—it just has to be done right.