Senior Cybersecurity & Compliance Consultant

Job Summary

The Senior Cyber Security and Compliance Consultant supports and advises BDO’s clients to satisfy their compliance, cyber security, IT controls and multiple governance frameworks applicable to their organization. This role evaluates and assesses business and technology operations to help companies with compliance and security to applicable frameworks, along with providing possible solutions for the mitigation of risks and/or continuous improvement with security.

Job Duties

• Participates in engagements for PCI, data security, compliance and governance frameworks, security vendor assessments and IT controls assessments
• Conducts and assesses compliance and governance requirements based on standard programs to assist the organization in meeting business needs
• Develops assessment and “gap” reports, including observations and possible solutions
• Gains an understanding of the client’s business environment and risk management frameworks and approaches
• Participates in remediation planning and outlines client requirements applicable to frameworks such as PCI, ISO, NIST, and CIS, for example
• Attends client meetings and documents technical client interviews, internal meetings and memorializes reports and memorandum contents
• Budgets time and assists with multiple project requests simultaneously, as well as monitors project tasks and risks
• Travels up to 50% of the time or as necessary

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Education

• High school degree or GED, required
• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Computer Science, Information Security, Accounting, or Finance, preferred

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Two (2) or more years of experience in IT controls, Cyber, PCI, or security compliance, required
• Two (2) or more years of prior experience in management consulting, technology advisory, or technology project management, preferred
• Two (2) or more years of experience supporting Security projects such as NIST, HIPAA, CIS, ISO, or PCI-DSS projects, preferred
• Prior experience working within a national consulting organization or professional services, preferred
• License(s)/Certification(s): Any security certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, or other certifications, preferred
• AWS Cloud Practitioner or Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate, preferred

Software Proficiency

• Proficient in the use of Windows and Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with AWS, Google Virtual Private Cloud, Microsoft cloud services, OneDrive, SharePoint and Visio, a plus

Language(s)

• Multilingual capabilities (read, speak and/or write), a plus

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Ability to communicate with professionals at all organizational levels
• Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with BDO and client personnel
• Solid organizational and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Applied knowledge of technologies for data mapping, risk assessments, third party risk management, compliance tracking, security controls management, a plus

About Us

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity. We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together. Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits. Click here to find out more ! Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets Click here to find out more ! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. "BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability"