Senior Cybersecurity Consultant, Risk Advisory

ACA Group; Wisconsin; Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ACA Group is seeking a Senior Principal Consultant in Advisory Consulting Services. You will lead engagements, perform risk assessments using ACA Aponix methodologies, and deliver written reports and policies that strengthen client cybersecurity.

You will grow renewals and account expansion while mentoring junior staff and contributing to product development initiatives. Remote work in the US is supported with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years in information security, IT, or related field.
• 5+ years in information security, risk management, IT, or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of security architectures across networks, apps, cloud, and mobility.
• Hands-on expertise in at least one tech domain (infrastructure, software, or security).
• Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience developing and presenting client deliverables and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements from planning through delivery, including meetings, findings discussions, and expectations.
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments using ACA Aponix methodologies.
• Develop written deliverables: assessment reports, policies, standards, and risk guidelines.
• Present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.
• Provide expert guidance on cybersecurity risks and mitigation strategies.
• Own and manage client relationships with renewals, growth, and satisfaction.
• Mentor and guide junior team members and consultants.
• Support special projects and product development for growth.
• Identify opportunities to improve client programs and engagement outcomes.

Skills

Client relationships

Risk assessments

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security/CS/IS

Job description

Location: Flexible/ Can be remote in the US

The Opportunity:

The Senior Principal Consultant, Advisory Consulting Services, is responsible for delivering exceptional client service that drives client retention, account growth, and new business development for ACA Aponix® cybersecurity risk consulting services. This individual will manage a portfolio of client engagements, develop trusted advisor relationships, identify opportunities to enhance client cybersecurity programs, and contribute to revenue, profitability, and renewal objectives while supporting the continued growth of the advisory practice.

What you'll do:

• Lead client engagements from planning through delivery, including client meetings, findings discussions, presentations, and expectation management
• Leverage Aponix proprietary risk assessment methodologies and tools to conduct cybersecurity and risk assessments
• Develop written deliverables including assessment reports, policies, standards, and risk program guidelines
• Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Provide expert guidance on cybersecurity risks, security improvements, and risk mitigation strategies
• Own and manage client relationships with a focus on renewals, account growth, and client satisfaction
• Manage a book of business with associated revenue, profitability, and renewal goals
• Mentor, train, evaluate, and provide guidance to junior team members
• Participate in special projects and product development initiatives that support business growth and client service excellence
• Identify opportunities to improve client programs and engagement outcomes

To qualify for the role you must have:

• 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

Ideally, you'll also have:

• 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 for success:

• 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
• Dedicated 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
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 40%