Principal Cybersecurity Consultant

Cybersecurity Jobs; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ACA Group's Advisory Consulting Services seeks a Principal Cybersecurity Consultant to lead client engagements from planning through delivery, drive trusted advisory relationships, and support continuous improvement of cybersecurity programs.

Responsibilities include risk assessments using Aponix methodologies, producing reports and risk program guidelines, presenting findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to retention, account growth, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of related information security experience
• Minimum of five years in information security, risk management, IT, or related discipline
• Strong technical knowledge across network, application, cloud, and mobility domains
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience developing and presenting client deliverables and recommendations

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements from planning through delivery, including client meetings and expectation management
• Own and manage client relationships with a focus on renewals, account growth, and client satisfaction
• Maintain a book of business tied to revenue, profitability, and renewal goals
• Identify opportunities to improve client programs and engagement outcomes
• Mentor, train, evaluate, and guide junior team members
• Support special projects and product development initiatives that contribute to growth and client service excellence

Skills

Information security

Risk management

Cloud security

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years related experience

Tools

Aponix

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The Principal Cybersecurity Consultant within ACA Group’s Advisory Consulting Services delivers cybersecurity risk consulting through client engagement leadership, trusted advisory relationships, and support for continuous improvements to cybersecurity programs. The role emphasizes assessment deliverables, stakeholder communication, mentoring, and contributions toward retention, account growth, and new business development.

Engagement Leadership and Advisory Support

• Lead client engagements from planning through delivery, including client meetings, discussion of findings, presentations, and expectation management
• Own and manage client relationships with a focus on renewals, account growth, and client satisfaction
• Maintain a book of business tied to revenue, profitability, and renewal goals
• Identify opportunities to improve client programs and engagement outcomes

Risk Assessments and Deliverables

• Use Aponix proprietary risk assessment methodologies and tools to conduct cybersecurity and risk assessments
• Create written deliverables such as assessment reports, policies, standards, and risk program guidelines
• Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders across all organizational levels
• Provide expert guidance on cybersecurity risks, security improvements, and risk mitigation strategies

Collaboration, Mentoring, and Program Development

• Mentor, train, evaluate, and provide guidance to junior team members
• Support special projects and product development initiatives that contribute to business growth and client service excellence

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; alternatively, five (5) years of relevant information security, information technology, or development experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in information security, risk management, information technology, or a related discipline
• Strong technical knowledge of information security architectures across network, application, cloud, and mobility domains
• Hands-on expertise in at least one technology domain such as infrastructure, software development, or information security
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience developing and presenting client deliverables and recommendations

Additional Qualifications (Ideal)

• Experience managing client relationships and growing existing accounts
• Experience leading cybersecurity consulting or risk assessment engagements
• Experience mentoring and developing junior consultants
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management practices, and security program development

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to translate technical findings into business-focused recommendations
• Demonstrated professional integrity
• Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to changing client needs and business priorities
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Strong relationship-building skills with clients and colleagues
• Highly motivated and proactive in professional development and continuous learning
• Dedication to delivering high-quality client service and maintaining ACA’s standards of excellence
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Tools and Technologies

• Aponix
• Microsoft Office
• Adobe Acrobat

Location and Travel

Massachusetts (onsite). Ability and willingness to travel up to 40%.