Remote Cybersecurity Consultant for Strategic Assessments

Placements24; Riverton (UT); À distance; USD 110 000 - 207 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks an experienced Cybersecurity Consultant for a fully remote, contractor role. You will lead security assessments, craft tailored strategies for diverse clients, and guide incident response planning and disaster recovery efforts.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in cybersecurity, deep knowledge of cloud/security domains, and strong client-facing skills. Certifications such as CISSP/CISM/CRISC/OSCP are highly desirable, with flexibility on project location.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of cybersecurity experience, including consulting or advisory roles.
• Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and regulations (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, POPIA).
• Proven experience in performing security assessments and providing strategic recommendations.
• Strong understanding of network security, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), application security, and endpoint security.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and client management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple client engagements simultaneously in a remote setting.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or OSCP are highly desirable.

Responsabilités

• Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity assessments, including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk analyses for clients.
• Develop and implement customized cybersecurity strategies and roadmaps for clients.
• Advise clients on best practices for information security, data protection, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist clients in developing and refining their incident response plans and disaster recovery strategies.
• Provide technical guidance on security architecture, cloud security, and application security.
• Deliver training and awareness sessions to client personnel.
• Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats, technologies, and industry trends.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations of findings and recommendations for clients.
• Manage client relationships and project timelines effectively.
• Contribute to the development of new consulting methodologies and service offerings.

Connaissances

Cybersecurity strategy

Client advisory

Project management

Threat analysis

Security assessments

Regulatory compliance

Incident response

Security architecture

Formation

Master's degree in Cybersecurity

Outils

AWS

Azure

GCP

Penetration testing tools

Description du poste

Placements24 seeks an experienced Cybersecurity Consultant for a fully remote, contractor role. You will lead security assessments, craft tailored strategies for diverse clients, and guide incident response planning and disaster recovery efforts.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in cybersecurity, deep knowledge of cloud/security domains, and strong client-facing skills. Certifications such as CISSP/CISM/CRISC/OSCP are highly desirable, with flexibility on project location.