[Remote] CyberSecurity Consultant | Contractor

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Avertium is seeking a Cybersecurity Consultant to join its Acceleration & Optimization team. The role focuses on Microsoft Cloud security, cybersecurity strategy, security controls, architecture design, client consulting, and leading architecture and integration projects. The consultant will also conduct cybersecurity research and contribute to thought leadership initiatives.


Responsibilities

  • Security strategy development: Collaborate with clients to develop and implement effective cybersecurity strategies. Define security frameworks, policies, and roadmaps aligned with clients' business objectives, risk appetite, and industry best practices
  • Security controls implementation: Design and implement advanced security controls and technologies based on industry standards and regulatory requirements. This may involve configuring and integrating various security tools, such as SIEM, DLP, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection systems
  • Security architecture design: Provide expertise in designing secure systems, networks, and cloud environments. Develop security architectures that align with industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and clients' specific needs. Assess and recommend security controls for new technology implementations
  • Research and thought leadership: Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends, emerging threats, and technologies. Conduct research and contribute to thought leadership initiatives, such as whitepapers, industry presentations, and internal training sessions

Skills

  • - Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field or equivalent years of experience
  • - 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, Microsoft Infrastructure and Systems Administration , or a related role, with progressively increasing responsibilities
  • - In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices
  • - Proficiency in network and system security concepts, including secure architecture design and/or secure coding practices
  • - Ability to lead and execute multiple projects simultaneously
  • - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • - Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • - Ability to apply industry standards and best practices (such as CIS, NIST, PCI, HIPAA, etc) in the areas of IT, Network, Cloud, and Enterprise Architecture
  • - Experience with emphasis in information security (INFOSEC), Cybersecurity, Data Security, Network Security, or other related areas
  • - Microsoft Azure
  • - Microsoft 365
  • - Microsoft Entra
  • - Identity & Access Management (IAM)
  • - Microsoft Purview
  • - Microsoft Intune
  • - Privileged Access Management (PAM)
  • - Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
  • - Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
  • - Microsoft Cloud Platform
  • - Microsoft Defender XDR
  • - Microsoft Defender for Cloud
  • - Microsoft Sentinel
  • - Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
  • - Microsoft Security Center
  • - Microsoft Priva

Benefits

  • Part-time employment
  • Remote work

Company Overview

  • Avertium provides Security as a Service, focused on the mid to large enterprise. It was founded in 2019, and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is

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