Sr. Consultant

Optiv’s consultants are skilled technical and consultative resources expected to be strong in both technical and soft skills. The Sr. Consultant – Strategy & Risk, plays a key role in delivering security solutions, conducting risk and compliance assessments and supports client engagements. This position requires a balance of technical skills, strong risk management knowledge, and client facing consulting experience to help organizations improve their security posture and achieve compliance. 

How you’ll make an impact

• Comfortable delivering independent work or takes the engagement lead for complex projects
• Acts as engagement escalation point to assist other delivery team consultants
• Work closely with clients to define, build and implement security leading practices
• Conduct risk assessments, security readiness audits, gap analysis with compliance and regulatory frameworks
• Assess compliance with industry standards and regulatory frameworks, such as, NIST 800-171/53, ISO 27001, COSO, CMMC, HIPPA, PCI, or some combination of these
• Assist clients in developing risk management frameworks and mitigation strategies
• Provide third-party risk assessments to evaluate client’s supply chain, key vendors
• Support the design and implementation of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
• Develop and refine security strategy assessments, security program plans, and POA&M
• Translate security operational and technical risks into business implications with recommendations for stakeholders
• Conduct workshops, stakeholder interviews, security awareness sessions and presentations with key client stakeholders
• Collaborate with Principal Consultants and Technical Managers to support client objectives
• Maintain clear documentation and reporting for security findings, analysis and recommendations
• Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity, risk management, key technologies and regulations
• Contribute to thought leadership through research, whitepapers and presentations
• Effectively provide knowledge transfer and post-production support activities as necessary

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor's degree and approximately 5-7 years of related work experience, preferably in a prior consultancy role
• Hold or pursue relevant certifications in the cybersecurity and risk management industry such as, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, CMMC CCP/CCA, ISO 27001 (Lead implementer)
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CMMC, CIS, PCI, HIPPA, etc.)
• Hands on experience with security assessments, risk management, compliance assessments, policy and standards and other related risk and compliance activities
• Experience working in cyber resilience including, Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, Business Impact Analysis, Operational Resilience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for cybersecurity challenges
• Excellent communication and report writing skills for client engagements
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel to meet client needs
• The successful candidate must hold related professional certifications such as the CISSP, CISM, and/or CISA

What you can expect from Optiv

• A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups.
• Work/life balance
• Professional training resources
• Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
• Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
• The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)

EEO Statement

Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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