Cybersecurity Management Consultant

independentux; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home

Competitive base salary

Growth opportunities in a start-up environment

Job summary

independentux is seeking a Cybersecurity Management Consultant to provide strategic advisory services in the healthcare industry. You'll evaluate projects, collaborate with management, and present findings to drive positive change within organizations.

The ideal candidate will have a background in cybersecurity management and significant experience in healthcare systems. This position allows for remote work with travel to customer engagements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Cybersecurity Management Consultant or relevant role.
• Experience in healthcare systems, focusing on hospitals and IDNs.
• Knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework and experience with frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess short-term and long-term projects.
• Collaborate with management to understand customer goals.
• Analyze data to identify challenges and present findings.

Skills

Cybersecurity Management

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Program Management

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Public Speaking

Education

BS/BA in Business or relevant discipline

MS/MS in Information Assurance

CISSP / CRISC / CIPP/x / CGEIT certifications

Job description

Top reasons to love this job:

• Work from home (Travel to customer engagement 50-60% of the time)
• Competitive base salary
• Join a "mature" start-up company as we scale up to the next level

The fundamental role of a management consultant focuses on providing strategic, substantial, and pragmatic advisory services to private and public organizations in the healthcare industry. Consultants utilize their deep industry knowledge, valuable experience, and analytic skills to address our customers’ challenges.

The main goal of a consultant is to produce positive change and demonstrable value within an organization. In order to do this, Cybersecurity Management Consultants typically work on the assigned project for a period of 1–12 months; the length of the engagement dependent on the complexity of the customer’s issues and requirements.

Job Description

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Framework & Strategy
• Architecture
• Business / Cybersecurity Alignment
• Governance
• Business Case and Budgeting
• Metrics and Reporting
• Advisory Services
• Board Services
• Executive and Board Education
• Cyber Intelligence
• M&A Diligence Services

Cybersecurity Management Consultant will be expected to:

• Evaluate short-term or long-term projects, addressing a range of issues and needs
• Collaborate with management or other staff to learn about customer goals and requirements
• Utilize both traditional and modern assessment tools, such as interviews, document reviews, surveys, and evaluations.
• Understand situational interpretations and analyze data to identify and understand challenges
• Present and explain findings to leadership team and individuals
• Provide advice or suggestions for improvements that meet customer objectives
• Formulate plans for implementation of recommendations
• Negotiate and overcome objections from stakeholders and various levels of management
• Suggest and resource training needed to meet challenges that may arise

Qualifications

Management Consultant Requirements and Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Business or relevant discipline required; MS/MS in Information Assurance preferred
• Additional qualifications or certifications a plus (e.g., MBA, CISSP, CRISC, CIPP/x, CGEIT, etc.)
• Significant work experience as Cybersecurity Management Consultant or another relevant role that includes developing and referring/closing new business
• Significant work experience as in healthcare, with focus on hospitals, health systems and Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs)
• Knowledge of and experience with NIST Cybersecurity Framework and other frameworks
• Aptitude for analytical and creative thinking
• Excellent interview and listening skills with an ability to communicate with executives in various disciplines
• Experience in public or keynote speaking
• Proven experience in program management of large multi-phase projects
• Strong working knowledge of business management best practices
• Solid knowledge of data analysis and research techniques
• Knowledge and experience working with hospitals, health systems and IDN business software, project management programs and IT systems
• Ability to develop and present detailed, actionable proposals and plans
• Ability to develop and close business with new and existing customers
• Impeccable organizational skills
• Proven executive communication and presentation skills

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.