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Grant Thornton (US) · 12 hours ago

Cyber Strategy & Management Senior Associate

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$112K/yr - $168K/yr

3+ years exp

Grant Thornton is a professional services firm that believes in making business more personal and building trust into every result. As a Cyber Strategy & Management Senior Associate, you will leverage a range of cybersecurity capabilities to assist clients in enhancing their cybersecurity posture and managing risks effectively.

Accounting

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist with performing cybersecurity control testing and cybersecurity program capability assessments

Support cybersecurity audits, performing testing against organizational requirements, cybersecurity frameworks, and various regulatory and compliance requirements

Support the execution of cybersecurity threat and risk assessments

Assist organizations with identifying recommendations and developing roadmaps to mitigate cyber risks and enhance overall cybersecurity posture

Assist with executing remediation plans resulting from assessment activities

Support external client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, fieldwork, and reporting

Proactively interact with key client stakeholders to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for improvements

Remain current and apply knowledge of cybersecurity trends and risks

Communicate and collaborate externally with clients and internally with all levels of the organization to successfully accomplish objectives portraying knowledge and confidence

Participate in professional development activities and training sessions on regular basis

Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality

Other job duties as assigned

Qualification

Cybersecurity experienceCybersecurity auditsRisk assessmentsCybersecurity frameworksClient serviceProject managementAnalytical skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is required

Minimum 3 years of related cybersecurity experience in a similar consulting practice or function

Performing cybersecurity control testing (both design and operating effectiveness)

Performing cybersecurity risk assessments

Conducting cybersecurity audits

Supporting cybersecurity remediation activities

Conducting activities to support the RCSA process

Strong professional verbal and written skills

Exceptional client service, communication, analytical, and organizational skills

Strong project management skills and the ability to execute multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment

Can travel as needed

Experience executing and leading one or more of the overarching areas below: Assessing cybersecurity programs and capabilities against industry leading frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, CRI Profile, ISO 27001)

Familiarity with cybersecurity industry leading practices and frameworks, such as NIST CSF, CRI Profile, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance programs

Employee assistance program

Minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave

Firm holidays that fall within their internship period

401(k) savings plan

Employee retirement plan

Discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance

Company

Grant Thornton (US)

Glassdoor3.9

In the US, Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards.

Founded in 1924

Chicago, IL, US

5001-10000 employees

https://gt-us.co/3LukwpC

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