Associate, Data & Technology, Cybersecurity Risk Advisory

$50,000 - $120,000/Yr

Unclassified

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

Ankura's Cybersecurity Practice is a well-regarded and rapidly growing team that offers a comprehensive suite of information security and privacy solutions tailored to clients across various industries and sizes. The practice focuses on proactive preparedness, incident response, cyber resilience, and managed advisory services, ensuring that clients are equipped to handle any cyber threats they may face. The Cyber team is composed of experts from the intelligence community, including former FBI and CIA personnel, as well as professionals from private security firms and pioneering technology companies. This diverse background allows the team to assess cyber risks effectively, test and harden clients' infrastructures, and respond decisively to threats as they arise. As an Associate within the Cybersecurity Technology & Cyber Risk Advisory team, you will play a crucial role in supporting clients by identifying vulnerabilities in both external and internal infrastructures. This position is remote and located in the United States, allowing for flexibility while engaging in critical cybersecurity tasks. You will be responsible for managing day-to-day activities of client engagements, which includes supervising work streams, interacting with clients, and ensuring thorough documentation of processes throughout the project lifecycle. Your contributions will be vital in developing and reviewing information security policies and procedures, providing guidance on best practices, and performing risk assessments and audits. The role requires a proactive approach to managing time and tasks to meet deadlines, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members. You will also supervise less experienced consultants and support personnel, ensuring that all aspects of the engagement are executed professionally and efficiently. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you can leverage your skills in cybersecurity to make a significant impact on client security and compliance efforts.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day activities of engagements including interaction with other team members, subject matter experts, and client contacts.
• Support all facets of client engagements, including work stream supervision, client interaction, and billing.
• Generate consistent and thorough documentation to support processes executed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Write up interview notes, draft emails, create memorandums or reports, and develop project status summaries and/or reports and metrics.
• Manage time and tasks to meet internal and external deadlines.
• Provide input into client communications, both written and oral, throughout the lifecycle of the project.
• Develop, review, and edit information security policies and procedures and provide guidance to clients regarding best practices.
• Supervise appropriate personnel including less experienced consultants, client personnel, clerical support, and others as appropriate.
• Perform and support risk, cyber, privacy and technical network assessments, including best practice audits.
• Maintain a professional image within the company and project the same to those outside of the company.
• Support vulnerability assessments and other cyber technical assessments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science/Cyber Security/MSIS or equivalent work experience.
• 1 - 3 years of experience working in the Cybersecurity, Privacy and Compliance space.
• Knowledge of various cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Top 18.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment to coordinate work.
• Ability to deliver solution strategies and implementations to clients.
• Strong risk management, project management and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, possessing problem solving, troubleshooting and analytical reasoning skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills, to include detailed note taking abilities.
• Team player who is comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage time and tasks around intense deadlines for clients who work in a time-sensitive industry.
• Ability to interact confidently with senior management, C-suite, and lawyers/partners.

Nice-to-haves

• Understanding of how to leverage existing security applications and appliances to address Client specific requirements.
• Development and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with NIST or ISO frameworks and/or risk assessment methodology.
• Knowledge and experience developing and managing key privacy deliverables such as data inventory registers, privacy impact assessments, and privacy training.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range between $50,000 to $120,000 based on experience and qualifications.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Participation in a diverse and inclusive work environment.