POSITION TITLE Senior Cybersecurity Consultant
POSITION SUMMARY
In this position, you will lead strategic cybersecurity advisory engagements, develop security strategies and governance frameworks, support executive stakeholders through vCISO services, and guide organizations in strengthening their cybersecurity programs, compliance readiness, and security architecture
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead multi-quarter cybersecurity advisory engagements for strategic clients
Develop cybersecurity strategies, governance frameworks, and multi-year security roadmaps
Conduct readiness assessments and gap analyses against major cybersecurity and compliance frameworks
Translate regulatory requirements into actionable remediation plans
Serve as a virtual CISO for organizations lacking dedicated security leadership Support board-level and executive risk management discussions
Design target-state security architectures across identity, network, endpoint, cloud, and data environments
Provide post-incident advisory services, including root cause analysis facilitation and program improvement recommendations
Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful engagement delivery
Contribute to advisory methodologies, service development, and thought leadership initiatives
Mentor junior consultants and technical professionals
Coordinate with international teams to leverage global cybersecurity resources and expertise
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, information risk management, or related advisory functions
At least 5 years of experience in a senior consulting, advisory, or vCISO role
Proven experience working with executive stakeholders, including CIOs, CISOs, Boards, and Audit Committees
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001/27002, CRI Profile, NYDFS Part 500, HIPAA Security Rule, CMMC, and CIS Controls
Technical understanding of IAM, SSO, MFA, SASE, ZTNA, firewalls, EDR, MDM, AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365, DLP, DSPM, and SSPM
Business-level Japanese language proficiency (reading, writing, and speaking)
Excellent executive-level communication and presentation skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field
Master's degree or MBA preferred
Professional certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or equivalent
LOCATION New York, NY
EMPLOYMENT TYPE Full-Time (onsite)
SALARY USD $90,000 - $140,000 depending on experience
BENEFITS
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401(k) plan with employer matching
Paid time off and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement program
Employee assistance program
Wellbeing support programs