Cybersecurity Advisor

ABACUS, Remote in US

Overview

Abacus Group is seeking a Cybersecurity Advisor to join its cybersecurity consulting and vCISO team in the US. This role supports a variety of clients, primarily those within the financial sector, by providing practical cybersecurity guidance, helping mature information security programs, and advising on security strategies aligned to business needs, technical environments, and relevant US regulatory expectations.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cybersecurity Advisor to join our world-class cybersecurity consulting (vCISO) team at Abacus Group. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of information security strategies suitable for small and mid-size businesses within the financial services sector coupled with the technical expertise to guide and advise on implementation efforts.

What you need

Skills

Proven expertise on the administration, security, and configuration of Microsoft Azure and/or AWS.
Proven expertise in the realm of identity and access management (IAM) leveraging solutions such as Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and conditional access policies.
Strong attention to detail and well organized.
Excellent verbal communication and written communication skills, especially when communicating complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
Experience advising on or reviewing security tools and controls such as endpoint detection and response, email security, data loss prevention, vulnerability management, identity governance, security awareness, logging/monitoring, and cloud security controls.
Highly motivated to continuously learn and grow to remain on the bleeding edge of cybersecurity best practices from both a technological and regulatory perspective.

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Development, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

5+ years of progressive technology experience with a blend of technical knowledge and a customer-focused mindset including:
2+ years of technology leadership experience; demonstrated ability to recruit, mentor, coach, and develop individual contributors
3+ years of experience with major cloud hosting service providers, with focus on Azure or AWS
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to carry tasks and projects to completion

Certifications

Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, MS-500, MS-100 or AWS Certified Security Specialty or similar.

You'll love this job if you

Value, integrity, and honesty above all else in a non-negotiable way
Have a passion for the information security industry and helping people
Capable of managing time efficiently and meeting deadlines with multiple concurrent projects
Able to work within constraints and to challenge the status quo
Ability to self-direct work, orient to action, and truly own the position
Have a collaborative attitude and mindset with colleagues and team members
Have the heart of a teacher with the ability to guide both technical and non-technical stakeholders in a collaborative way

Cybersecurity Advisor

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Cybersecurity Advisor

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