Cybersecurity Sr Consultant

Cybersecurity Senior Consultant

Edison, NJ

3-6 months contract

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Lead / Senior Consultant to oversee security initiatives, drive remediation efforts, and implement robust security frameworks. The ideal candidate will have experience in security audits, cloud security controls, and AI security frameworks, aligning with industry best practices such as CIS and NIST.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, track, and report remediation plans for audit and penetration testing findings.
• Design and implement cloud security controls based on the CIS Framework.
• Assist in building AI Security Frameworks and controls to enhance visibility and risk management.
• Conduct security assessments, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as NIST, ISO, GDPR, PCI-DSS.
• Lead and advise on Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) initiatives.
• Oversee Identity & Access Management (IAM) strategies.
• Perform third-party risk assessments and cloud security reviews (AWS, Azure).
• Support security incident response and investigations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve the organization's overall cybersecurity posture.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 11 years of cybersecurity experience in consulting, audits, risk management, and compliance.
• Strong understanding of CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI-DSS, ITGC, SOX.
• Hands-on experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure) and cyber risk assessments.
• Expertise in Vulnerability Management, Security Audits, M&A security assessments.
• Experience in AI Security Frameworks is a plus.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, AWS/Azure Security Certifications are preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.