Principal Cybersecurity Consultant

ACA Group

About The Position

The Principal Consultant, Advisory Consulting Services, delivers client service for ACA Aponix® cybersecurity risk consulting services. The role manages a portfolio of client engagements, builds trusted-advisor relationships, identifies opportunities to improve client cybersecurity programs, and supports client retention, account growth, new business development, revenue, profitability, and renewals. The position also supports the continued growth of the advisory practice. The consultant leads engagements from planning through delivery, conducts cybersecurity and risk assessments using Aponix methodologies and tools, develops written deliverables, and presents findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders. The role provides expert cybersecurity guidance, manages client relationships and business goals, mentors junior team members, and contributes to special projects and product development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or 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; dependability, flexibility, and adaptability to changing client needs and business priorities.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Strong relationship-building, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
Motivation and proactivity in professional development and continuous learning.
Commitment to high-quality client service and ACA's standards of excellence.
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.

Responsibilities

Lead client engagements from planning through delivery, including meetings, findings discussions, presentations, and expectation management.
Conduct cybersecurity and risk assessments using Aponix proprietary methodologies and tools.
Develop 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.
Manage client relationships with a focus on renewals, account growth, and client satisfaction.
Manage a book of business and 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.