Cybersecurity Due Diligence Consultant for Transactions

Charles River Associates; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 152,500; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Associates is seeking a Cybersecurity Consultant to lead client-facing assessments, arrange workshops, and deliver risk-based insights.

The role focuses on evaluating cybersecurity posture in transaction contexts, mapping controls, and producing executive-ready reports for private equity, legal, and corporate clients. Strong communication and proposal support are essential.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in cybersecurity consulting, advisory, or due diligence.
• Experience with cyber resilience assessments or incident readiness reviews is a plus.
• Ability to translate client discussions into structured deliverables and timelines.
• Strong written communication and client-ready reporting skills.
• Experience drafting or contributing to SOWs and engagement letters.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in client-facing assessments and interviews.
• Translate discussions into engagement scopes and SOWs with defined deliverables.
• Assess cybersecurity posture in transaction and investment contexts.
• Produce client-ready reports with prioritized findings and recommendations.
• Support business development and proposal efforts.

Skills

SOW drafting

Executive communication

Cybersecurity frameworks

Transaction due diligence

Report writing

Incident readiness

Public speaking

Scope planning

Tools

CrowdStrike

Tanium

Microsoft 365

Azure/Entra ID

AWS

Job description

Charles River Associates is seeking a Cybersecurity Consultant to lead client-facing assessments, arrange workshops, and deliver risk-based insights.

The role focuses on evaluating cybersecurity posture in transaction contexts, mapping controls, and producing executive-ready reports for private equity, legal, and corporate clients. Strong communication and proposal support are essential.