Senior Cybersecurity Strategy Advisor

RiseMe; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Unlimited PTO

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Home-office tech stipend

Job summary

Apollo Information Systems is seeking a Cybersecurity Advisor II to guide clients in shaping long‑term security strategy, governance, and risk management across cloud and on‑prem environments.

You will translate technical findings into executive language, build prioritized roadmaps, mentor teammates, and lead multi‑month engagements while traveling up to 65% to secure measurable risk reductions. This role reflects Apollo’s business‑first, advisory approach with a strong focus on outcomes.

Qualifications

• Cybersecurity experience with client-facing advisory or leadership.
• Ability to develop and communicate cybersecurity strategy and roadmaps to executives.
• Deep knowledge of one or more frameworks (NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, CMMC) and how to operationalize them.
• Strong understanding of security architecture, controls, and risk across on‑premises and cloud.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication; able to lead executive discussions.
• Experience managing long‑term client relationships and multiple engagements.
• Ability to travel for work, up to 65%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders, defining and advancing cybersecurity strategy across multi‑month engagements.
• Develop prioritized, business‑aware security roadmaps that mature client posture over time.
• Advise on governance, risk, and compliance, aligning programs to frameworks like NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, CMMC, HIPAA, or PCI DSS.
• Translate technical risk into clear business language for executives and boards.
• Own the advisory relationship for assigned clients, driving cadence and measurable risk reduction.
• Partner with assessors and engineers to ground recommendations in technical reality.
• Guide clients through security program development—policy, process, architecture direction, and tooling strategy.

Skills

Cybersecurity exp

Strategy roadmaps

Framework knowledge

Security architecture

Executive communication

Client relationships

Travel up to 65%

Education

CISSP/CISM/CCSP/CISA

Job description

Apollo Information Systems is seeking a Cybersecurity Advisor II to guide clients in shaping long‑term security strategy, governance, and risk management across cloud and on‑prem environments.

You will translate technical findings into executive language, build prioritized roadmaps, mentor teammates, and lead multi‑month engagements while traveling up to 65% to secure measurable risk reductions. This role reflects Apollo’s business‑first, advisory approach with a strong focus on outcomes.