Cybersecurity & Penetration Testing Associate

Cherry Bekaert•West Warwick, RI

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. At Cherry Bekaert we create shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise. We approach today’s toughest business challenges with a client-first mindset, working together to create exceptional value. We are all committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, our community, and our professions. To meet this commitment, Cherry Bekaert will provide you with the space to pursue growth and development opportunities that will guide and support you at each stage of your personal and professional journey. In support of our growing Information Assurance & Cybersecurity Solutions practice, we have an excellent opportunity for an Associate to join our high performing team in the West Warwick, RI office which will offer hybrid flexibility. Our ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in leveraging and building on their consulting skills within an array of Governance Risk & Compliance engagements as well as cyber technical engagements. If you are seeking an environment of learning, development and growth, let’s have a conversation!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferably in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Systems, Computer Science or Management Information Systems disciplines
Willingness to pursue relevant professional designations (ex. CEH, CISA, CISSP, etc.)
Knowledge in technology risk management and IT governance principles
Experience installing Windows & Linux OS required; practical exposure to Kali-Linux is desired
Demonstrated ability to configure and deploy security tools and testing infrastructure; familiarity with Tenable Nessus, Burp Suite and KnowBe4 nice to have
Ability to travel as needed, not expected to exceed 25%

Nice To Haves

practical exposure to Kali-Linux is desired
familiarity with Tenable Nessus, Burp Suite and KnowBe4 nice to have

Responsibilities

Support the performance of technology, cybersecurity, privacy and general control audit/ advisory engagements as well as technical cybersecurity assessments.
Under supervision of Managers and/or Partners, you will help identify cybersecurity control weaknesses, design gaps, vulnerabilities, audit exceptions and inefficiencies with appropriate recommendations to management.
Your tasks may also include designing, configuring, deploying, and maintaining penetration testing infrastructure and security tools, while assisting with the execution of technical assessments and troubleshooting issues in real time.
Support strong work papers conforming to the firm’s methodology/standards and participation in report drafting
Identify and communicate results to leadership
Maintain a strong client focus by understanding the client’s business needs while developing productive working relationships with client personnel in order to accomplish audit objectives