Lead Cybersecurity Consultant – Risk & Security Programs
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Job Location:
Rosemont, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About The Role
Northwest Partners is looking for an experienced Cybersecurity Consultant Risk & Gap Management to support a Global CISO in identifying and closing security gaps managing risk and strengthening overall security posture. This hands-on role will drive enterprise security initiatives assist with IPO readiness activities and communicate risk to executive ideal candidate is technically skilled and business-savvy with experience leading cross-functional security projects mentoring small teams and translating complex technical risks into actionable business insights.
What You Will Do
- Lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise security projects including planning execution and reporting.
- Conduct cybersecurity gap assessments and risk analyses and develop actionable remediation plans.
- Implement and manage security controls across IT cloud and enterprise systems.
- Oversee DLP IAM PAM password management and access governance initiatives.
- Build and operationalize continuous access review programs and automated security workflows.
- Manage small security teams providing day-to-day guidance and mentorship.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate risk posture to executive leadership.
- Support IPO readiness activities including documentation and board meeting preparation.
What You Will Bring
- 7 years of experience in cybersecurity including consulting or advisory roles.
- Hands-on expertise in at least four areas: DLP PAM password management penetration testing or identity governance.
- Strong project management skills and experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
- Familiarity with NIST CSF CIS Controls SOC 2 or similar security frameworks.
- Experience with Microsoft Purview CyberArk BeyondTrust Entra ID SailPoint Saviynt and M365/Azure security tools.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical risk into business language.
- Relevant certifications preferred: CISSP CISM CRISC or OSCP.
- Ability to mentor and guide small teams while influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
Candidate Verification
All candidates will be asked to briefly show a government issued ID on video during the first interview to ensure integrity and prevent impersonation.
Benefits
Health Vision and Dental Insurance
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Education Benefits
And more
About Northwest Partners
Northwest Partners delivers innovative technology solutions and builds elite technical teams across industries. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to empowering clients and talent to achieve more.
