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Cybersecurity Consultant

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Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in United States
80K-199K Annually
Senior level
Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in United States
80K-199K Annually
Senior level
The Cybersecurity Consultant will assess clients' cybersecurity posture, identify vulnerabilities, and develop strategies to mitigate risks while providing expert advice and guidance.
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We're seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Consultant to join our team. As a Cybersecurity Consultant, you will be responsible for providing expert cybersecurity advice and guidance to our clients. You will assess their current cybersecurity posture, identify vulnerabilities, and develop strategies to mitigate risks.

 

Responsibilities

 

· Conduct cybersecurity assessments and risk analyses for clients

· Identify vulnerabilities and develop strategies to mitigate risks

· Provide expert cybersecurity advice and guidance to clients

· Develop and implement cybersecurity policies and procedures

· Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments

· Stay up-to-date with emerging threats and technologies

 

Skills Needed

 

· 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity consulting

· Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and regulations (NIST, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)

· Experience with risk assessment and mitigation strategies

· Strong understanding of network security, cloud security, and endpoint security

· Experience with penetration testing and vulnerability assessment tools

· Excellent communication and project management skills

 

Qualifications

 

· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

· Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or related certification

· Proven experience in cybersecurity consulting and risk management

· Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts and technologies

Top Skills

Hipaa
Nist
Pci-Dss
Penetration Testing Tools
Vulnerability Assessment Tools

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