Senior Security Consultant

Proactive Technology Management•Ferndale, MI

5h•$100,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Proactive Technology Management is hiring an experienced cybersecurity professional to lead security for its small and mid-sized business clients, including healthcare organizations. This is a senior, client-facing advisory and architecture role, not a sales role; there is no sales quota. The consultant will provide practical, honest advice about clients’ security needs and recommend solutions appropriate to their size, while helping determine the company’s security offerings and pricing. The role works with businesses ranging from 10 to 500 employees. It involves meeting with clients remotely and on-site as needed, and collaborating with the company’s Primaries and implementation engineer. The position is hybrid, with work performed remotely, at client sites, and at the office in Ferndale, Michigan. The role is based in the Detroit Metro area.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in IT, including at least 4 years focused on cybersecurity for small and mid-sized businesses.
Experience recommending or designing security solutions for clients, ideally at an MSP or consultancy.
A track record of explaining technical risk to non-technical decision-makers.
Live in or near metro Detroit and be able to attend occasional in-person client meetings.
Provide above-and-beyond customer service.

Nice To Haves

HIPAA compliance experience, including risk assessments, security policies, or audit preparation for healthcare clients.
Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, or CHPS (Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security).
Experience writing policies, procedures, or standardized service offerings.
Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST CSF or CIS Controls.
Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Meet with business owners and office managers to assess risk and explain actionable recommendations in plain language.
Evaluate security products, understand how they layer and overlap, and distinguish technical facts from vendor marketing.
Build tiered security bundles suitable for organizations of different sizes, with sustainable pricing for the company and sensible pricing for clients.
Design security setups that protect clients while remaining usable, simple, and maintainable.
Coordinate with the implementation engineer to ensure designed solutions are deployed as intended.