Remote Cyber Risk Advisory Lead

EG5 Special Risks Consultancy; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Headspace access

Gym discounts

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Parental support

Job summary

S-RM in the United States is seeking a Cyber Risk Advisory Consultant to lead client engagements within our Cyber Security division. You will work with Engagement Managers, Associates, and Analysts, delivering strategic advisory, threat intelligence assessments, and security architecture guidance.

The role offers remote work options in the US, with a focus on developing cyber expertise, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to a range of challenging projects across sectors.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an information security role.
• Prior consulting experience.
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail.
• Experience presenting updates to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and control libraries (CIS, ISO, NIST).
• Understanding information security principles, tools, technologies, and risk management.
• Relevant certifications (SANS Security+, CISM, CISSP, ISO27001) are beneficial.
• Experience with cloud computing, offensive security practices, or systems administration is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Consultancy delivery: play a senior delivery role on client engagements, including framework assessments, strategic advisory, training exercises, and threat intelligence assessments.
• Project management: oversee technical implementation plans, coordinating sub-contractors and collaboration with internal teams to deliver timely, successful results; may include acting as a vCISO.
• Develop domain knowledge and share it with the wider team through internal initiatives and programs.

Skills

Information security

Consulting experience

Technical writing

Stakeholder communication

Security frameworks (CIS ISO NIST)

Education

Academic cybersecurity or IT qualifications

Industry certifications (SANS Security+ CISM CISSP ISO27001)

Job description

S-RM in the United States is seeking a Cyber Risk Advisory Consultant to lead client engagements within our Cyber Security division. You will work with Engagement Managers, Associates, and Analysts, delivering strategic advisory, threat intelligence assessments, and security architecture guidance.

The role offers remote work options in the US, with a focus on developing cyber expertise, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to a range of challenging projects across sectors.