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Senior Cybersecurity & Compliance Consultant
full-timeChicago$80k - $90k

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Location

Chicago

Salary

$80k - $90k

Type

full-time

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About this role

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. This position may also assist clients implement compliance, security or governance programs to in an effort to help them focus on other business initiatives.

 

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 outlining 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
  • Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • N/A

 

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

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

Experience:

  • 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:

  • Proficient in the use of Windows and Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, required
  • 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

Keyword: 
Cyber, Security, Compliance, I PCI, NIST, ISO, Compliance Manager, Google VPC, AWS Cloud, CISA, CISM, CISSP, AWS, Security Administrator

 

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range:  $80,000 - $90,000
Colorado Range:  $80,000 - $90,000
Illinois Range:  $80,000 - $90,000
Maryland Range:  $80,000 - $90,000
Minnesota Range:  $80,000 - $90,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range:  $80,000 - $90,000
Washington Range:  $80,000 - $90,000
Washington DC Range:  $80,000 - $90,000


Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world. 

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team.  BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions. 

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:

  • Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
  • Empowering team members to explore their full potential
  • Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
  • Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
  • Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
  • BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.”  Click here to find out more!

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

Other facts

Tech stack
Cybersecurity,Compliance,IT Controls,Risk Management,Data Security,Governance Frameworks,Project Management,Communication,Organizational Skills,Technical Assessments,Vendor Assessments,Security Controls,Cloud Services,Data Mapping,Third Party Risk Management,Compliance Tracking

About BDO USA

At BDO, our success is measured by what we achieve together. As a leading provider of audit, tax, and advisory services, we put people first cultivating a conscious, caring corporate culture that empowers our professionals and clients to thrive. Our commitment to excellence drives us to deliver innovative solutions, actionable insights, and trusted guidance for middle market businesses and global organizations.

We help clients navigate complex financial, regulatory, and operational challenges, unlocking growth and value at every stage. By fostering a collaborative environment, we support the development of our people, the success of our clients, and the betterment of our communities. BDO’s insight-driven perspectives and tailored assurance, tax, and consulting services enable companies to move beyond business as usual—achieving exceptional outcomes.

BDO is the brand name for the BDO network and each of its independent member firms. BDO USA, P.C., a Virginia professional corporation, is the U.S. member of BDO International Limited, a global network of trusted advisors dedicated to helping businesses succeed.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Accounting

What you'll do

  • The Senior Cybersecurity & Compliance Consultant evaluates and assesses business and technology operations to help clients with compliance and security. This role also involves developing assessment reports and participating in remediation planning for various compliance frameworks.

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