Principal Security Consultant, Governance (Nationwide)

Presidio; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and cybersecurity firm seeks a Principal Security Consultant to lead client engagements and enhance security postures. This role offers competitive salary, remote flexibility, and the chance to work with top-tier security frameworks and technologies. Ideal candidates will possess significant experience in information security, assessing compliance with key standards, and holding relevant certifications.

Benefits

Flexible remote work option

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

Engaging work environment fostering innovation

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of consulting experience required.
• 5 years conducting information security assessments and compliance evaluations.
• Current information security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA) are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements and provide security consultation services.
• Develop strategic security roadmaps and educate clients.
• Collaborate with Principal Security Consultants on cybersecurity services.

Skills

Consulting

Information Security

Risk Assessment

Client Engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Compliance Standards (HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIST CSF)

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Job description

Employer Industry: Technology and Cybersecurity

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Flexible remote work option available within the Continental United States
- Engaging work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration
- Chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and make a significant impact on client security posture

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Lead client engagements and provide information security consultation and assessment services against industry security standards
- Educate and mentor clients and colleagues on organizational security strategy and complex projects
- Develop strategic security roadmaps with actionable remediation recommendations
- Consult with C-level Security Leaders and the Board of Directors on security and compliance matters
- Collaborate with other Principal Security Consultants to execute key cybersecurity services

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience/military experience
- 5-8 years of previous consulting experience
- Minimum of 5 years conducting Information Security risk and compliance assessments
- Minimum of 5 years evaluating compliance with regulatory and key IT standards (e.g., HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIST CSF)
- Current information security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA) are required

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Non-foundational certification for cloud platforms (e.g., CCSP, CCSK, GCLD)
- Familiarity with security frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST 800-53
- Proven ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Experience in leading large security engagements

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