Senior Consultant- CyberSecurity

Sia•New York, NY

2d•$130,600 - $135,700•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Sia’s Cybersecurity & AI Trust Global Business Line in New York City, working onsite three days per week. Based on your skills and expertise, you will work across one or more cybersecurity offerings: Strategy, Risk, Compliance, Operations, Data Protection, Offensive Security, Resilience, and Training. You will lead engagements or sub-projects, contribute to business development, maintain client relationships, and support the development of consultants. You will also contribute to internal cybersecurity initiatives and represent Sia’s cybersecurity expertise through publications and industry events. Sia describes its workplace as flexible, balancing autonomy with in-person connection. Management is expected to be in the office at least three days per week to mentor teams, strengthen client relationships, and lead by example. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

A degree in Cybersecurity or a related field from an accredited college or university.
At least 3 years of experience with a consulting firm or a cybersecurity solutions, service provider, or integrator.
Mastery of some cybersecurity standards, norms, and/or reference systems, including examples such as ISO 270xx, NIST, NYDFS, and FFIEC.
Successful participation in projects or missions that developed solid knowledge of at least two of the listed offerings: Strategy, Risk, Compliance, Operations, Data Protection, Offensive Security, Resilience, and Training.
Strong communication, critical thinking, writing, and presentation skills.
General knowledge of IP networks; Unix/Linux, Windows, and/or MacOS operating systems; AWS, Azure, and/or GCP cloud; applications such as web servers, databases, and middleware; and cryptography.
Familiarity with major market security solutions and technologies, including Endpoint Security, VPN, VSX, Proxy/Reverse Proxy, EDR, IAM, MDM, DLP, CASB, and Office 365 Security.
Hold or be willing to obtain an industry or cybersecurity certification.
Excellent cybersecurity knowledge and appetite for solving complex technical problems.
Supportive team-player approach, relationship-building skills, and willingness to share knowledge with colleagues and clients.
Intellectual curiosity and entrepreneurial spirit to contribute to developing innovative offers and solutions.
Commitment to delivering high-quality work while meeting client expectations and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Blockchain.
Preferred certifications include CISSP, Security+, OSCE, OSEE, OSCP, OSWE, CCSP, SSCP, CSSLP, HCISPP, CISM, C-CISO, CISA, SANS SECXXX, CEH, LTP, GCIH, GCFA, GPEN, GXPN, GWAPT, GCFE, GCIA, ISO 27001 LI/LA, ISO 27005 RM, ISO 22301 LI/LA, AWS Certified Security, and M-AZ 500.
High-potential candidates without the listed certifications may join Sia Cyber Institute’s internal Cyber Training program to prepare for cybersecurity certifications.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end projects or sub-projects within complex and/or international projects, with proactive and regular reporting to the Manager and client.
Contribute to business development by designing and developing commercial proposals and identifying new opportunities and clients.
Manage client relationships and build strong relationships with client-side contacts who recognize you as an expert in assigned tasks.
Manage consultants on project or internal work, serving as a point of reference for the Manager or Senior Manager on project follow-ups, deliverable validation, and achievement evaluation, while supporting consultants’ soft and technical skill development.
Contribute to Cybersecurity team initiatives, including Learning and Development, Squads, Lunch and Learns, and Cyber Events.
Contribute to the firm’s cybersecurity publication plan through articles, white papers, studies, webinars, and similar work.
Represent the firm at professional clubs, trade shows, and events.