Cyber Security - Senior Associate
Riveron · Remote · United States - Remote ·
COMPENSATION
$84k – $117k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Senior Associate level
- GRC & Cybersecurity focus
- Client-facing advisory role
- Travel required
- Full-time position
As a Senior Associate in the Cyber Security Advisory group, you will guide day-to-day project management and provide direction to team members. You will lead the implementation of governance, risk, and compliance programs while assessing the effectiveness of IT controls and developing remediation strategies for clients.
What you'll do
- Lead client engagements for cybersecurity programs aligned with SOC 2 and ISO 27001
- Conduct compliance readiness assessments and support external audit processes
- Manage daily security operations including incident response tabletop exercises
- Implement and administer GRC platforms such as Drata, Vanta, or Tugboat Logic
- Perform vendor risk reviews and analyze SOC 2 reports for security posture
- Develop and maintain security policies and standard operating procedures
- Coordinate project activities, track budgets, and manage client expectations
- Mentor Associates and review staff work to ensure quality deliverables
What you'll need
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, CIS, MIS, or a related field
- Minimum three years of experience in IT Audit, Cybersecurity, or Risk Advisory
- Knowledge of frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, NIST, or FedRAMP
- Familiarity with GRC solutions, tools, and associated technologies
- Willingness to travel as needed to meet client and business requirements
- Strong communication skills for presenting data stories to diverse audiences
Nice to have
- CISA, CISM, CISSP, or AWS Cloud Practitioner certification
- Experience with cloud configurations and user access reviews
- Background in business continuity planning and asset inventories
Stack
- Drata
- Vanta
- Tugboat Logic
How you'll work
- Full-time employment status
- Travel expected to meet client needs
- Dynamic and changing work environment
What you get
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid time off
- Mentorship and professional growth opportunities