Senior GRC Risk Advisory Consultant - Remote (USA)

Echelon Risk + Cyber; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Flexible vacation policy

HSA participation

Professional development support

Job summary

Echelon Risk + Cyber is seeking a Senior Risk Advisory Consultant to lead cybersecurity risk engagements from scoping through delivery. You will develop client roadmaps, craft policies and reports, and advise on governance, risk, and compliance across frameworks such as NIST, ISO, SOC, and HIPAA.

The role emphasizes collaboration with client leadership, incident response planning, and business development support, with a remote-first setup across the United States.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cybersecurity experience with emphasis on governance, risk, and compliance
• Experience leading engagements from scoping to delivery
• Knowledge of multiple frameworks (NIST, ISO, SOC, PCI, HIPAA, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity risk and maturity assessments (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, CMMC)
• Develop roadmaps to enhance client maturity with IT leadership
• Create client reports, presentations, and analytics
• Draft proposals, budgets, and project work plans
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to internal methodologies

Skills

GRC leadership

Risk assessments

Incident response

Project management

Client engagement

Communication skills

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity

CISSP/CISA/CISM certs preferred

Tools

GRC platforms

Job description

About us: At Echelon Risk + Cyber, we believe in defending the basic human right to security and privacy. We are looking for an exceptional Senior Risk Advisory Consultant to support the execution of Risk Advisory client engagements. This includes leading and executing relevant tasks, as well as assisting in developing service deliverables and internal processes that will drive value for the team and clients.

Our next team member will be authentic, articulate, and passionate about Cybersecurity, and will be unafraid to roll up their sleeves and dive deep into the unknowns, using their security expertise to identify opportunities to increase Echelon Risk + Cyber's overall capabilities internally and for our clients.

At Echelon, you will have the opportunity to engage with systems at the cutting edge of technology. We allow our employees to build from the ground up and make an impact across the organization. We look for driven, proactive people eager to contribute to a distinct and thriving Cybersecurity services organization that can adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

This is a remote position from anywhere in the USA.

What You Will Do:

• Assist in the planning, scoping, execution, and reporting of cybersecurity risk and maturity assessments against frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and CMMC
• Collaborate with IT management and client leadership to develop roadmaps to enhance client maturity
• Develop and maintain Cybersecurity policies and procedures while supporting clients
• Review and assess security and technology controls against cybersecurity best practices and compliance frameworks
• Collaborate with clients to develop Incident Response Plans, and Incident Response Playbooks tailored to each client's environment and needs
• Document results, create client reports, and communicate results to client management and other stakeholders
• Create client-facing presentations, reports, and analytics
• Assist leadership in the creation of proposals, budgets, work plans, and other business development efforts
• Establish exceptional internal and client relationships using strong communication skills
• Produce thought leadership for the organization's website blog on a regular basis
• Actively engage in the cybersecurity community by attending or speaking at local or national conferences

Your knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• 5+ years of related experience in the cybersecurity industry
• Focus on Governance, Risk, and Compliance planning, development, and management
• Knowledge of GRC Platforms/Tools to assist with Assessments and Compliance Management
• Risk management experience, including performing assessments and audits, designing information security controls and processes, and evaluating and prioritizing risk
• Experience with a variety of information security frameworks and best practices (e.g., CIS, NIST, PCI, CMMC, ISO, GLBA, FFIEC, SOX, SOC, HIPAA, HITRUST, etc.)
• Ability to lead engagements from scoping through delivery, including managing client expectations, timelines, and deliverables
• Experience with incident response, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning is preferred
• Ability to provide strategic guidance to clients on tabletop exercise design, incident preparedness, and resilience.
• Project Management experience preferred
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and adapt in a demanding and changing environment
• Although this is not a technical oriented role, knowledge of Cloud systems, applications, security services/tools (e.g., EDR, MDR, SIEM, Vulnerability Scanning, Email Security, Backup/DR, MDM), Firewalls, Basic Networking, Data Security, IAM/SSO, etc., will be beneficial in an advisory capacity
• Ability to mentor and provide guidance to junior consultants and contribute to the development of internal methodologies and best practices
• Strong attention to detail and superior analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience crafting professional messages and adjusting communication style based on audience
• Preferred experience working with financial services, healthcare, or regulated industries
• Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant IT or Cybersecurity major
• Strong background in audit, assurance, and/or being an assessor
• Certifications recommended: CISSP, CISA, CISM, or similar certification
• Experience in client-facing roles with an ability to successfully manage multiple projects at once

Why Echelon?

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our team with unquestioned integrity. If you have a special need that requires accommodation, please let your recruiter know. One of our core values is "People with Personality," and we want to allow you the space to bring your full self to work.

We currently offer the following benefits:

• Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance through Cigna, with the majority of the employee cost covered by the employer
• Employer funding to HSA accounts and FSA access
• Access to a 401(k) through Vanguard with a guaranteed employer contribution
• Flexible vacation policy that allows you to manage your schedule and rest and recharge when you need to
• 11 holidays with flexibility based on what is important for you and those you love
• Family-friendly benefits, including weeks off for Maternity leave, weeks off for non-birthing parent leave, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance, and access to additional life insurance, hospital coverage, accidental coverage, discounted mental health support, and more
• Support for individual development through certifications, continued learning, conferences, and more

We value a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Echelon Risk + Cyber is an Equal Opportunity Employer.