Cybersecurity Advisory (vCISO)

ACA Group•Durham, NC

22d

About The Position

The Principal Consultant, Advisory Consulting Services, delivers client service for ACA Aponix® cybersecurity risk consulting services, supporting client retention, account growth, and new business development. The role manages a portfolio of client engagements and builds trusted-advisor relationships while identifying opportunities to improve client cybersecurity programs. It contributes to revenue, profitability, and renewal objectives and supports the continued growth of the advisory practice. The position leads cybersecurity consulting engagements from planning through delivery, conducts risk assessments using proprietary methodologies and tools, develops written client deliverables, and presents findings and recommendations to stakeholders. It also manages client relationships and a book of business, mentors junior team members, and participates in special projects and product development initiatives. Travel of up to 40% is expected.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; alternatively, five years of relevant information security, information technology, or development experience.
At least five years of experience in information security, risk management, information technology, or a related discipline.
Strong technical knowledge of information security architectures across network, application, cloud, and mobility domains.
Hands-on expertise in at least one technology domain, such as infrastructure, software development, or information security.
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience developing and presenting client deliverables and recommendations.
Ability to translate technical findings into business-focused recommendations.
Demonstrated professional integrity; sound judgment and ability to make independent decisions.
Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to changing client needs and business priorities; able to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Strong relationship-building, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 40%.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing client relationships and growing existing accounts.
Experience leading cybersecurity consulting or risk assessment engagements.
Experience mentoring and developing junior consultants.
Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management practices, and security program development.
Motivation and proactivity in professional development and continuous learning.
Dedication to high-quality client service and maintaining ACA's standards of excellence.

Responsibilities

Lead client engagements from planning through delivery, including client meetings, findings discussions, presentations, and expectation management.
Use Aponix proprietary risk assessment methodologies and tools to conduct cybersecurity and risk assessments.
Develop written deliverables, including assessment reports, policies, standards, and risk program guidelines.
Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Provide expert guidance on cybersecurity risks, security improvements, and risk mitigation strategies.
Own and manage client relationships, focusing on renewals, account growth, and client satisfaction.
Manage a book of business with associated revenue, profitability, and renewal goals.
Mentor, train, evaluate, and guide junior team members.
Participate in special projects and product development initiatives that support business growth and client service excellence.
Identify opportunities to improve client programs and engagement outcomes.