Information Security Consultant / Senior Analyst

Answerport, Inc.; Mequon (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced professionals to join their team in a pivotal role focused on information security. This opportunity allows you to leverage your consulting expertise while working on critical projects that enhance security frameworks for mid-market businesses. With a hybrid work model, you will collaborate with talented teams to assess, plan, and implement security solutions that protect vital business assets. If you are driven by results and eager to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, this role offers the perfect blend of challenge and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 4-10 years in information security and IT with consulting experience.
• Experience in developing security policies and assessing vulnerabilities.
• Strong project management and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement security solutions across various layers.
• Manage small to mid-sized assessment and remediation projects.
• Communicate technical topics effectively to non-technical clients.

Skills

Information Security

Project Management

Technical Communication

Security Policy Development

Risk Assessment

Vulnerability Management

Team Leadership

Consulting Experience

IT Infrastructure Collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Information Systems

CISSP Certification

CISM Certification

CISA Certification

Tools

Security Frameworks (NIST, CIS)

Security Tools (perimeter, cloud, identity)

Job description

If you are looking for an opportunity where you can have an impact on critical business change and influence results while continuing your professional growth, Answerport, a Wisconsin-based Management & Technology consulting firm (with offices in Minnesota) may have an opportunity for you. Answerport consulting candidates ideally possess a blend of skills acquired through previous consulting and industry experience. Our clients trust that Answerport’s consultants possess the insight and passion necessary to deliver results.

We are currently looking for experienced individuals with strong information security experience including experience assessing, planning and implementing security solutions that include technical, process and policy. Project management and other IT experiences outside of security (e.g., infrastructure, applications, data) are also beneficial. We are filling roles at either a Senior Consultant or a Consulting Manager based on your experience level.

The people we seek should possess:

1. 4-10 years of experience in information security and information technology with a majority of the following characteristics:
1. Minimum of 2+ years of management consulting firm experience
2. Minimum of 2+ years of project and or team leadership (security or other areas)
3. Experience working in mid-market businesses preferably in manufacturing, distribution and/or service industries
4. Experience with security programs and projects including implementation of various layers of security tools (perimeter, cloud, identity, endpoint, email, data, GRC, security operations, etc.)
5. Experience developing IT Security policies, procedures and other documentation
6. Experience with / knowledge of one or more industry security framework (e.g., NIST, CIS)
7. Experience assessing company security controls, identifying strengths and weaknesses and formulating pragmatic, company appropriate recommendations for improvement
8. Experience identifying vulnerabilities and working with technical teams to remediate
9. Experience evaluating and selecting security technology solutions in line with business requirements
10. Experience working directly with IT infrastructure teams (engineering, support) to collaboratively identify, design and implement security solutions. Experience with Managed Services Provider teams a plus.
11. Experience with merger & acquisition transition / integration efforts a plus.
2. Project management experience including ability to manage small/mid-sized assessment and remediation projects working with clients, internal teams and 3rd party providers
3. Excellent written and verbal communications skills including ability to communicate technical topics to non-technical clients
4. Personal drive and perseverance to achieve results in fast paced environments
5. Willingness to continue learning new techniques and technologies
6. Flexibility to travel based on client requirements
7. An ability to perform some work with remote teams (client and internal)
8. Degree in Engineering, Information Systems and/or security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA)

This is a full-time position (contract-to-hire or direct hire). Individuals must be authorized to work in the United States. No visa sponsorships are available for this position. While this position does require travel, individuals will be based out of either our Mequon, WI headquarters or our St. Paul, MN office. No relocation assistance is available for this position. We have a hybrid schedule and require three days per week in the office unless traveling.