Cybersecurity Specialist - Contract

Company Description

Sia Partners is a next-generation management consulting firm. We offer a unique blend of AI and design capabilities, augmenting traditional consulting to deliver superior value to our clients. Counting 3,000 consultants in 20 countries, we expect to achieve USD 420 million in turnover for the current fiscal year. With a global footprint and expertise in more than 30 sectors and services, we optimize client projects worldwide. Through our Consulting for Good approach, we strive for next-level impact by developing innovative CSR solutions for our clients, making sustainability a lever for profitable transformation.

Job Description

One of our premier clients is in need of a Cybersecurity Specialist. Leveraging your skills and expertise, the Cybersecurity Specialist will engage in Consulting, Implementation, and Audit activities, focusing on one or more of the following offers: Strategy, Risk, Compliance, Operations, Data Protection, Offensive Security, Resilience, and Training.

Project Length: 12 months plus

Location: Hybrid - New York, NY

Compensation: This role will compensate between $80-$95/HR-W2 depending upon years of experience, education, and relevant certifications. 

Responsibilities

• Carry out end-to-end assignments or take charge of sub-projects within complex and/or international projects. You will ensure relevant, proactive, and regular reporting to both Managers and Clients, ensuring that our commitments are met.
• Contribute to business development by creating and developing commercial proposals, as well as identifying new opportunities and clients.
• Foster client relationships throughout your projects. You will establish strong relationships with your client-side contacts, typically at the middle management level, who will recognize you as an expert in your assigned tasks.
• Take on the responsibility of mentoring junior consultants during assignments or internal projects and most importantly developing their soft and hard skills. Moreover, you will act as a reference and liaison for the Manager regarding assignment follow-up, deliverable validation and achievement evaluation.
• Drive innovation within our Sia CyberLab, focusing on developing new offerings and SaaS solutions using advanced technologies and leveraging our unique expertise in AI. This will involve conducting benchmarks and PoCs for Cyber solutions available on the market, while actively staying informed about Cyber news and trends.
• Enhance the firm's reputation in Cybersecurity by contributing to our publication plan (including articles, white papers, studies, webinars, etc.), and representing the firm at various professional clubs, trade shows, and events.

Qualifications

• Proficient in some cybersecurity standards, norms and/or reference systems prevalent in the market, such as ISO 270xx, SANS, NIST, etc.
• Actively participated in successful projects/assignments, leading to a solid understanding of at least two of our 8 offerings listed above.
• General knowledge of IP networks, operating systems (Unix/Linux, Windows and/or MacOs), Cloud (AWS, Azure and/or GCP), applications (Web Server, DB, Middleware, etc.) as well as cryptography. Knowledge in Blockchain would be a real plus.
• Familiar with the major market solutions and technologies of: Endpoint Security, VPN, VSX, Proxy/Reverse Proxy, EDR, IAM, MDM, DLP, CASB, Office 365 Security, etc.
• Possess at least* one internationally recognized certifications: CISSP, 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, M-AZ 500.
• You possess outstanding interpersonal skills, enabling you to engage effectively with individuals at all levels.
• You are known for your exceptional oral and written communication skills, coupled with a keen ability to formalize concepts effectively.
• You are naturally inquisitive, with an entrepreneurial mindset that drives you to innovate and develop new offers and solutions.
• You have a solid foundation in Cybersecurity and a strong desire to tackle complex technical challenges.
• You are a collaborative team player, fostering relationships and eagerly sharing knowledge with both colleagues and clients.
• You are seeking to join a dynamic and rewarding professional environment, where you embrace values such as expertise, innovation, customer satisfaction, and a results-driven culture.
• You are eager to grow professionally, ready to take on responsibilities within a young, dynamic, and supportive team.
• You are highly driven and commitment to delivering top-quality work, ensuring that client expectations and deadlines are consistently met.

Additional Information

At this time, Sia Partners does not intend to pursue employment with applicants who will require now or in the future visa by our company for work authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa, or any other non-immigrant status).

Our Commitment to Diversity

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are part of Sia Partners’ DNA. Thanks to our expertise in several sectors and our international growth, our teams include a variety of experiences and cultures. We’re confident that promoting DEIB creates an environment in which everyone can reach their full potential.

Our global network, DEIB@Sia Partners, brings together our people worldwide to facilitate local and global progress, focused on the following areas:

• Gender equality (global Gender Equality Index score of 91/100 for FY19-20)
• LGBTQ+
• Race & Ethnicity
• Working Parents
• Disabilities

Sia Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.

To learn more about our mission, values, and business sectors, please visit our website.

Sia Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.