What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Security Consultant / Senior Analyst position at Answerport?
If you are looking for an opportunity where you can have an impact on critical business change and influence results while continuing your professional growth, Answerport, a Wisconsin-based Management & Technology consulting firm (with offices in Minnesota) may have an opportunity for you. Answerport consulting candidates ideally possess a blend of skills acquired through previous consulting and industry experience. Our clients trust that Answerport’s consultants possess the insight and passion necessary to deliver results.
We are currently looking for experienced individuals with strong information security experience including experience assessing, planning and implementing security solutions that include technical, process and policy. Project management and other IT experiences outside of security (e.g., infrastructure, applications, data) are also beneficial. We are filling roles at either a Senior Consultant or a Consulting Manager based on your experience level.
The people we seek should possess:
q 4-10 years of experience in information security and information technology with a majority of the following characteristics:
o Minimum of 2 years of management consulting firm experience
o Minimum of 2 years of project and or team leadership (security or other areas)
o Experience working in mid-market businesses preferably in manufacturing, distribution and/or service industries
o Experience with security programs and projects including implementation of various layers of security tools (perimeter, cloud, identity, endpoint, email, data, GRC, security operations, etc.)
o Experience developing IT Security policies, procedures and other documentation
o Experience with / knowledge of one or more industry security framework (e.g., NIST, CIS)
o Experience assessing company security controls, identifying strengths and weaknesses and formulating pragmatic, company appropriate recommendations for improvement
o Experience identifying vulnerabilities and working with technical teams to remediate
o Experience evaluating and selecting security technology solutions in line with business requirements
o Experience working directly with IT infrastructure teams (engineering, support) to collaboratively identify, design and implement security solutions. Experience with Managed Services Provider teams a plus.
o Experience with merger & acquisition transition / integration efforts a plus.
q Project management experience including ability to manage small/mid-sized assessment and remediation projects working with clients, internal teams and 3rd party providers
q Excellent written and verbal communications skills including ability to communicate technical topics to non-technical clients
q Personal drive and perseverance to achieve results in fast paced environments
q Willingness to continue learning new techniques and technologies
q Flexibility to travel based on client requirements
q An ability to perform some work with remote teams (client and internal)
q Degree in Engineering, Information Systems and/or security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA)
This is a full-time position (contract-to-hire or direct hire). Individuals must be authorized to work in the United States. No visa sponsorships are available for this position. While this position does require travel, individuals will be based out of either our Mequon, WI headquarters or our St. Paul, MN office. No relocation assistance is available for this position. We have a hybrid schedule and require three days per week in the office unless traveling.
