Cybersecurity Senior

UHY-US; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Competitive compensation

Health/dental/vision

Job summary

UHY is seeking a Cybersecurity Senior to help clients improve their cybersecurity processes, systems, and strategies, while guiding and mentoring team members. You will conduct research, gather data, perform testing, and contribute to deliverables with opportunities for growth in cybersecurity and compliance projects.

Travel may be frequent and unpredictable; you may work at client sites or the firm as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years since undergrad or 0–3 years since MBA.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements, configuration designs, test plans/results, and other deliverables per management.
• Adhere to leading practices in all deliverables.
• Establish strong client relationships.
• Manage project segments independently across multiple projects.
• Keep team informed with status and task-level maintenance.
• Respond to clients with urgency; escalate as needed.
• Achieve firm, team, and organization metrics (utilization/realization).

Skills

Mentoring

Research

Testing

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

MBA or equivalent

Certifications: CISSP/CISA/CISM/CEH

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

As a Cybersecurity Senior, you will help clients improve their cybersecurity processes, systems, and strategies to enhance efficiency. Your responsibilities include assisting senior team members, conducting research, gathering data, performing testing, and contributing to deliverable development. This role offers learning and growth opportunities in cybersecurity and compliance projects, and you will provide guidance and mentorship to other team members.

Project Objectives

• Accountable for individual compliance with administrative responsibilities
• Execute sales support tasks as assigned, including proofs of concept, whitepapers, case studies, and demos
• Identify cross‑selling and new service‑offering opportunities and communicate them to appropriate drivers

Engagement Tasks

• Gather and document business requirements, configuration designs, test plans/results, and other deliverables required by the project as determined by management
• Adhere to leading practices in all deliverables
• Establish strong relationships with clients
• Manage segments of projects independently while being involved in multiple projects
• Keep project team informed regarding the status of assigned responsibilities, including performing project plan maintenance to a task level
• Respond to clients with a sense of urgency, escalating matters or managing up as necessary
• Achieve firm, team, and organization metrics (e.g., utilization and realization)

Work Quality

• Consistently produce work of the utmost quality

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Work Environment

• Expectation to spend time with the client in accordance with the client’s needs; may be at the firm’s office or client premises
• Work volume and predictability may vary; may be subject to on‑call requests with short notice and work hours exceeding 40 per week

Physical Demands

• Ability to transport necessary equipment between client sites, lift issued equipment such as laptops, backpacks, keyboards, and note‑taking materials, and bend or stand as necessary

Travel Required

• Travel may be frequent and unpredictable, depending on client needs

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience in a related field
• 2–4 years of experience since undergraduate degree, or 0–3 years of experience since MBA
• Proficient in using office software and tools, including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Preferred Education and Experience

• CISSP, CISA, CISM, CEH, or other relevant certifications

Other Duties

There may be additional duties and responsibilities beyond those listed, which may change at any time with or without notice.

Who We Are

UHY is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms providing audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services primarily to the middle market. We offer a 360‑degree view of client businesses and collaborate to develop innovative solutions that meet business challenges.

What We Offer

• A collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork is valued
• Competitive compensation tailored to the role, qualifications, and expertise of each individual
• Comprehensive benefits, including group health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, and generous paid time off (PTO)