Principal Security Consultant, Governance

Presidio; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in technology and cybersecurity solutions is seeking a skilled consultant to lead client engagements and enhance security postures. This role offers the chance to work remotely within the Continental United States, providing opportunities for career growth and collaboration with experienced professionals. You will engage with C-level leaders, mentor colleagues, and develop tailored security policies while executing tabletop exercises. If you're passionate about improving clients' security compliance and have the necessary expertise, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Remote work flexibility

Professional networking opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of consulting experience in information security.
• 5 years of experience in risk and compliance assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements for information security consultation.
• Educate clients on security strategy and compliance tracking.

Skills

Information Security Consultation

Risk and Compliance Assessments

Client Engagement

Security Strategy Education

Cybersecurity Administrative Functions

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work/military experience

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud Platform

CISSP

CISM

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer

Job description

Employer Industry: Technology and Cybersecurity Solutions

Why consider this job opportunity:

1. Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
2. Work remotely within the Continental United States with required travel of 30%
3. Engage with C-level Security Leaders and the Board of Directors, enhancing your professional network
4. Collaborate with seasoned Principal Security Consultants in a dynamic work environment
5. Contribute to improving clients' security posture and compliance through strategic recommendations

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):

1. Lead client engagements to provide information security consultation and assessment services
2. Educate and mentor clients and colleagues on security strategy and project guidance
3. Deliver organized findings and recommendations to clients, tracking compliance progress
4. Develop tailored security policies, standards, and procedures for clients
5. Execute tabletop exercises and assist in cybersecurity administrative functions

What is Required (Qualifications):

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work/military experience
2. 5-8 years of previous consulting experience
3. Minimum of 5 years conducting Information Security risk and compliance assessments
4. Minimum of 5 years evaluating compliance with regulatory and IT standards such as HIPAA and PCI DSS
5. Current information security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer)

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

1. Cloud experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
2. Non-foundational certification for cloud platforms or cloud agnostic certifications such as CCSP or CCSK