Information Security Consultant

SBS CYBERSECURITY LLC•Madison, SD

29d•$70,000 - $90,000•Remote

About The Position

The Information Security Consultant is responsible for planning and implementing security measures to protect computer systems, networks, and data. This role requires staying up-to-date on the latest intelligence, including hackers' methodologies, technology and security trends, regulatory requirements, and vulnerabilities. The consultant must understand each client’s needs and provide tailored cybersecurity expertise, project management, program and documentation development, and decision-making regarding cybersecurity controls.

Requirements

Familiarity and experience within Security Frameworks: NIST, Cyber Risk Institute (CRI) and CIS Controls.
Familiarity and experience within Security Tools: Firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM solutions, and endpoint protection.
Familiarity and experience within Network Security: VPNs, SSL/TLS, and secure architecture.
Familiarity and experience within Network Testing: Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing processes.
Familiarity and experience within Cloud Security: Best practices and experience with platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
Familiarity and experience within IAM Solutions: Identity and access management solutions.
Familiarity and experience within Artificial Intelligence: Use case scenarios, prompt engineering, efficiency projects.
Familiarity and experience within Emergency Preparedness: Incident response, business continuity, disaster recovery, backups and testing, pandemic preparedness.
Familiarity and experience within Encryption Technologies: Encryption and data protection methods.
3 years in Cybersecurity/Information Security Consulting, Audit, IT Managed Services, or equivalent educational qualifications.
Graduate degree in Information Security, Information Assurance, Information Technology, or related fields.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Network Security, Cyber Operations, Computer Engineering, or related fields.
Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

Preferred certifications include CISSP, CISM, or similar.
Preferred experience with U.S.-based small to medium-sized Banking Institutions.

Responsibilities

Provide services such as IT Risk Assessment, IT Audit, Policy Development, Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Planning, Incident Response Planning, Security Awareness Training, IT Strategic Planning, Ransomware Assessment, etc.
Support clients in integrating AI within current environments.
Advise clients on developing and implementing robust information security strategies aligned with industry best practices.
Assist and consult clients through regulatory IT examination processes.
Participate in meetings to explain report findings.
Convey technical knowledge to both technical and non-technical customers, including Senior Management and the Board of Directors.
Facilitate project management within accounts through regular communication and relationship-building.
Assists with IT Audits as necessary.
Educate customers on SBS services processes, methodologies, and TRAC software modules.
Adapt to changing needs, new regulations, and internal business efficiencies.
Deliver reports and communications in a timely manner.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision with employer-paid medical options at the employee-only level
3 weeks of PTO
8 hours of volunteer time off
11 paid company holidays
Simple IRA with employer match up to 3%
Short-term and long-term disability
Employer-paid voluntary cancer policy
Voluntary life insurance policies
Voluntary hospital indemnity and accident policies
Learning/tuition reimbursement program
Parental leave
EAP/mental health support
Remote work opportunities