Sr. Consultant

This position will be fully remote and can be hired in any Canadian province with the exception of QuébecOptiv’s consultants are skilled technical and consultative resources expected to be strong in both technical and soft skills. The Sr. Consultant – Strategy & Risk, plays a key role in delivering security solutions, conducting risk and compliance assessments and supports client engagements. This position requires a balance of technical skills, strong risk management knowledge, and client facing consulting experience to help organizations improve their security posture and achieve compliance.How you’ll make an impactComfortable delivering independent work or takes the engagement lead for complex projectsActs as engagement escalation point to assist other delivery team consultantsWork closely with clients to define, build and implement security leading practicesConduct risk assessments, security readiness audits, gap analysis with compliance and regulatory frameworksAssess compliance with industry standards and regulatory frameworks, such as, NIST 800-171/53, ISO 27001, COSO, CMMC, HIPAA, PCI, or some combination of theseAssist clients in developing risk management frameworks and mitigation strategiesProvide third-party risk assessments to evaluate client’s supply chain, key vendorsSupport the design and implementation of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and governance frameworksDevelop and refine security strategy assessments, security program plans, and POA&MTranslate security operational and technical risks into business implications with recommendations for stakeholdersConduct workshops, stakeholder interviews, security awareness sessions and presentations with key client stakeholdersCollaborate with Principal Consultants and Technical Managers to support client objectivesMaintain clear documentation and reporting for security findings, analysis and recommendationsStay updated on emerging cybersecurity, risk management, key technologies and regulationsContribute to thought leadership through research, whitepapers and presentationsEffectively provide knowledge transfer and post-production support activities as necessaryWhat we’re looking forBachelor's degree and approximately 5-7 years of related work experience, preferably in a prior consultancy roleHold or pursue relevant certifications in the cybersecurity and risk management industry such as, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, CMMC CCP/CCA, ISO 27001 (Lead implementer)Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CMMC, CIS, PCI, HIPAA, etc.)Hands‑on experience with security assessments, risk management, compliance assessments, policy and standards and other related risk and compliance activitiesExperience working in cyber resilience including, Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, Business Impact Analysis, Operational Resilience.Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills for cybersecurity challengesExcellent communication and report writing skills for client engagementsAbility to manage multiple projects and work independently in a fast‑paced environmentWillingness to travel to meet client needsValid driver's license in the USThe successful candidate must hold related professional certifications such as the CISSP, CISM, and/or CISA#LI-GN1What you can expect from OptivA company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups (http://www.optiv.com/company/about-us#dei-group) .Work/life balanceProfessional training resourcesCreative problem‑solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projectsVolunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)EEO StatementOptiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.Optiv respects your privacy. By providing your information through this page or applying for a job at Optiv, you acknowledge that Optiv will collect, use, and process your information, which may include personal information and sensitive personal information, in connection with Optiv’s selection and recruitment activities. For additional details on how Optiv uses and protects your personal information in the application process, click here to view our Applicant Privacy Notice (http://www.optiv.com/job-applicant-privacy-notice) . If you sign up to receive notifications of job postings, you may unsubscribe at any time. #J-18808-Ljbffr