Cybersecurity Advisor

ABACUS•Remote in US, IN

15h

About The Position

Abacus Group is seeking a Cybersecurity Advisor to join its cybersecurity consulting and vCISO team in the US. The role supports multiple clients, primarily in the financial sector, by providing practical cybersecurity guidance, maturing information security programs, and advising on security strategies aligned with business needs, technical environments, and relevant US regulatory expectations. The Cybersecurity Advisor serves as a primary security advisor to clients, providing strategic guidance and oversight across their cybersecurity programs. The position combines technical expertise in cloud security and identity and access management with client-facing consulting, risk assessment, security program development, and the ability to communicate recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders. The advisor also supports delivery of vCISO services, collaborates with internal subject-matter experts, and stays current on cybersecurity, privacy, and operational resilience requirements relevant to US financial services clients. The role includes less than 10% occasional travel within the US for industry-specific conferences or major client meetings. Abacus Group describes a supportive office environment and offers exposure to diverse technologies, career advancement opportunities, competitive compensation, benefits, technical education opportunities, healthy snacks, and team-building events.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Development, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive technology experience combining technical knowledge and a customer-focused mindset.
At least 2 years of technology leadership experience, including demonstrated ability to recruit, mentor, coach, and develop individual contributors.
At least 3 years of experience with major cloud hosting service providers, focused on Azure or AWS.
Expertise in administration, security, and configuration of Microsoft Azure and/or AWS.
Expertise in identity and access management, including solutions such as Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and conditional access policies.
Experience advising on or reviewing security tools and controls such as endpoint detection and response, email security, data loss prevention, vulnerability management, identity governance, security awareness, logging and monitoring, and cloud security controls.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to carry tasks and projects to completion.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly when explaining complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
Ability to manage time efficiently and meet deadlines across multiple concurrent projects.
Ability to work within constraints, challenge the status quo, self-direct work, take action, and own the position.
Collaborative attitude and mindset with colleagues and team members.
Ability to guide technical and non-technical stakeholders collaboratively.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, MS-500, MS-100, AWS Certified Security Specialty, or similar.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, MS-500, MS-100, AWS Certified Security Specialty, or similar.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary security advisor for multiple clients, providing strategic guidance and oversight on their cybersecurity programs.
Develop and implement security strategies, policies, and procedures for varying client environments.
Conduct operational risk assessments and develop risk management plans to address identified gaps and risks in complex environments.
Design and advise on implementation of secure architectures and solutions tailored to client needs.
Build and maintain client relationships, understand security challenges, and provide tailored solutions.
Collaborate with Abacus teams to turn assessment findings, penetration testing results, and technical risks into practical client remediation roadmaps.
Prepare client-ready cybersecurity roadmaps, risk summaries, policy recommendations, executive updates, and remediation guidance for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Support delivery of vCISO services across multiple client environments, working with internal subject-matter experts on complex strategic, regulatory, or technical matters as appropriate.
Research and stay current on cybersecurity, privacy, and operational resilience requirements relevant to US financial services clients, including SEC, FINRA, and other client-specific regulatory frameworks.
Serve as the designated Cloud Officer for vCISO clients with a requirement under CCSF.