Staff Cybersecurity Consulting

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Date: Sep 13, 2024

Location: Remote Location, US

Company: ACA Group

The Opportunity:

The role of Principal Consultant is responsible for providing excellent client service that will result in client renewals, existing account expansion, and developing new accounts for the ACA Aponix® cybersecurity risk consulting services. The individual in this position will identify opportunities to improve client expectations and program execution. They will own and manage a book of business with accompanying revenue, profitability, and renewal goals.   The ideal candidates will be based in or within commutable distance from the following locations: NYC/Tri-State, Pittsburgh, Chattanooga, Portland (Maine), Boston, Chicago, Florida (Boca Raton, Miami), San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, or Houston. 

 

What you’ll do:

  • Lead client calls that include, but are not limited to, engagement planning, findings discussions and presentations, and management of client expectations throughout the engagement lifecycle
  • Leverage Aponix proprietary risk assessment methodologies and tools to conduct a variety of risk assessments
  • Compile written deliverables including reports, policies, and risk program guidelines and present those deliverables to a range of client stakeholders
  • Give guidance and recommendations for security improvements and risk mitigation approaches leveraging our deep bench of talent and knowledge
  • Mentor, train, evaluate, oversee, and provide feedback to junior colleagues
  • Participate in ad-hoc work/special projects as necessary to support the business on various client service and product development initiatives

 

To qualify for the role you must have:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with major or concentration in Information Security, Computer Science, Information
  • Systems, or a comparable field preferred; alternatively, five (5) years of information security, information technology, or development experience
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in information security, risk management, information technology, or related field
  • Solid technical experience in information security architectures including the network, application, cloud and mobility domains
  • Ability to communicate confidently and provide guidance to both technical and non-technical stakeholders at all organizational levels
  • Strong hands-on technology expertise in at least one technology domain (e.g., infrastructure, development, or information security)

 

Skills and attributes for success:

  • Ability to translate findings to technical and non-technical professionals
  • Demonstrated professional integrity
  • Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to new ACA initiatives and changing client needs
  • Ability to exercise discretion and make independent judgments on matters of significance
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced small team environment
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and clients
  • Highly motivated and goal oriented; pro-active in one’s own education and career progression; volunteers for and shows initiative on both internal and external projects and tasks.
  • Dedicated to upholding ACA’s high-quality standards and customer service focus
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Acrobat
  • Willing to travel up to 40%

 

What working at ACA offers:

 

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options as well as a flexible work environment. You’ll also be granted time off for designated ACA Paid Holidays, Summer Fridays, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We also offer unique benefits such as Student Debt Forgiveness and Pet Insurance.

 

About ACA:

 

ACA Group is the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services. We empower our clients to reimagine GRC and protect and grow their business. Our innovative approach integrates consulting, managed services, and our ComplianceAlpha® technology platform with the specialized expertise of former regulators and practitioners and our deep understanding of the global regulatory landscape.

 

What we commit to:

 

ACA is firmly committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, which applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotions, training, discipline, terminations, layoffs, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and all other terms and conditions of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

 

 

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