Cyber Security Consultant

Job Title :- Cybersecurity Consultant (Specialist)

Responsibilities

The Opportunity

We are seeking a security professional for the role of Cybersecurity Advisor who can provide holistic cybersecurity advisory services to the enterprise.

What you'll do

• Provide technical and non-technical leadership and security consulting to operational and project teams facilitating strategic business outcomes with safe and secure solutions
• Work closely with stakeholders to design and implement controls that maximize compliance with cybersecurity standards, minimizing the need for exceptions while maintaining business and operational objectives
• Evaluate adherence to cybersecurity standards, identify required exceptions, and provide clear guidance to align with established requirements
• Research and maintain a knowledge base of current technology advancements, trends, and directions to influence future security capabilities
• Ensure Zero Trust architectural consistency across identity, device posture, network segmentation, application access, and inspection controls. Translate Zero Trust principles into actionable design patterns for project and platform teams
• Support Architecture working groups and educate stakeholders on the control barrier architecture and ensure portfolio and solution architects are implementing solutions that adhere to Enterprise Security Standards
• Build relationships throughout the organization as a trusted partner for delivering business outcomes
• Analyze high level risk and controls to ensure cost effective and efficient placement of barriers and their efficacy to manage cyber risk throughout the enterprise
• Advise on requirements for and implementation of cybersecurity solutions
• Understand the placement, features and functionality of technology and processes that comprise security architecture and the threats and risks they mitigate
• Support the strategy, direction, and document hierarchy/maintenance of cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Security, or a technical certification in a related discipline
• A minimum of 10 or more (10+) years of Cybersecurity or related IT analytical experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of, or hands-on experience with security technologies of the following functions: NGFW, VPN, IPS/IDS, vulnerability management, access management, SIEM, endpoint security, threat intelligence, governance, risk and compliance (GRC), offensive security, penetration testing, red & purple teaming
• Strong interpersonal skills, professional demeanor and demonstrated ability to work cross functionally with stakeholders at multiple levels
• Strong analytical, investigative, problem-solving and communications skills are important for success in this role
• Proven ability to govern and approve complex solution designs across hybrid and multi-cloud environments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and guide technical teams
• Energetic individual who is passionate and outcome focused with the ability to learn and adapt quickly to changing environments and priorities
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in SAP S/4HANA, particularly with hands on experience with implementing and/or auditing SAP Identity and Access Management (IAM) implementations, including integrations with both SAP and non-SAP security tooling
• Experience architecting security solutions in OT/ICS environment based on Purdue model is a plus
• Industry recognized certifications such as CISSP, GCIP, GICSP, CSSA, CCSP, Azure/AWS security, TOGAF or other industry recognized cybersecurity certification would be a plus
• Knowledge of, or hands-on experience with operational technology solutions like HMI, PLC, DCS etc