Information Security Consultant

Information Security Consultant

Remote-US - Madison, SD 57042

Overview

Salary Range $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage Up to 25% Category Consultant

Description

Your Mission

The Information Security Consultant is responsible for planning and implementing security measures to protect computer systems, networks, and data. This role requires staying up-to-date on the latest intelligence, including hackers' methodologies, technology and security trends, regulatory requirements, and vulnerabilities. The consultant must understand each client's needs and provide tailored cybersecurity expertise, project management, program and documentation development, and decision-making regarding cybersecurity controls.

Why SBS?

At SBS, we lead with people — not products. We believe culture is a competitive advantage, and we protect it as fiercely as we protect our clients' data. Here's what sets us apart:

• Culture first. Passion, compassion, innovation, and empowerment aren't just words on a wall — they guide how we show up every day.
• Flexibility built in. We're a remote-friendly team that believes great work can happen anywhere.
• Growth mindset. We invest in your learning through certification reimbursements and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive total rewards. You'll earn strong compensation and benefits with many premiums covered by the company.
• Purpose with profit. Your work directly impacts how community banks, credit unions, and other regulated industries protect their future.

Our Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision with employer-paid medical options at the employee-only level
• 3 weeks of PTO
• 8 hours of volunteer time off
• 11 paid company holidays
• Simple IRA with employer match up to 3%
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Employer-paid voluntary cancer policy
• Voluntary life insurance policies
• Voluntary hospital indemnity and accident policies
• Learning/tuition reimbursement program
• Parental leave
• EAP/mental health support
• Remote work opportunities

What You'll Do

• Information Security Services: Provide services such as IT Risk Assessment, IT Audit, Policy Development, Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Planning, Incident Response Planning, Security Awareness Training, IT Strategic Planning, Ransomware Assessment, etc.
• Artificial Intelligence: Support clients in integrating AI within current environments.
• Proactive Strategic Planning: Advise clients on developing and implementing robust information security strategies aligned with industry best practices.
• Regulatory IT Examination: Assist and consult clients through regulatory IT examination processes.
• Committee and Board Meetings: Participate in meetings to explain report findings.
• Communication: Convey technical knowledge to both technical and non-technical customers, including Senior Management and the Board of Directors.
• Project Management: Facilitate project management within accounts through regular communication and relationship-building.
• IT Audits: Assists with IT Audits as necessary.
• Education: Educate customers on SBS services processes, methodologies, and TRAC software modules.
• Adaptability: Adapt to changing needs, new regulations, and internal business efficiencies.
• Reporting: Deliver reports and communications in a timely manner.

Qualifications

What You Bring

If you have familiarity and experience within the following categories, this job would be an excellent fit for you!

• Security Frameworks: NIST, Cyber Risk Institute (CRI) and CIS Controls.
• Security Tools: Firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM solutions, and endpoint protection.
• Network Security: VPNs, SSL/TLS, and secure architecture.
• Network Testing: Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing processes.
• Cloud Security: Best practices and experience with platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• IAM Solutions: Identity and access management solutions.
• Artificial Intelligence: Use case scenarios, prompt engineering, efficiency projects.
• Emergency Preparedness: Incident response, business continuity, disaster recovery, backups and testing, pandemic preparedness.
• Encryption Technologies: Encryption and data protection methods.
• Experience: 3 years in Cybersecurity/Information Security Consulting, Audit, IT Managed Services, or equivalent educational qualifications.
• Education: Graduate degree in Information Security, Information Assurance, Information Technology, or related fields. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Network Security, Cyber Operations, Computer Engineering, or related fields.
• Certifications: Preferred certifications include CISSP, CISM, or similar.
• Industry Experience: Preferred experience with U.S.-based small to medium-sized Banking Institutions.
• Driver's License: Valid driver's license required.

These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this position. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the position in a satisfactory manner. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Additional Details:

This is a full-time position. This role would require occasional travel. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. On rare occasions, this position may require some after-work hours due to workload or tight deadline.

Working Conditions

Primarily remote-based with some travel required. The role involves working with management, various business units, and clients to protect data and information from cyber-attacks.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to sit, use keyboard and mouse (or alternative input device), use telephone, and drive. Employee will frequently lift 0-10 lbs and occasionally lift, up to 50 lbs.

Travel

This position requires up to 25% travel. Valid driver's license required. Must also qualify for SBS insurance coverage.

For this remote, work from home position, you must currently reside, or willing to relocate to, one of the following states prior to first day of employment: AR, AZ, CO, FL, IA, ID, IL, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.

Other Duties

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Accordingly, the employee will be expected to perform other duties as assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.

We comply with the ADA and consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions.

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION We will not discharge or, in any other manner, discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty of the contractor to furnish information.

SBS CyberSecurity, LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or status of protected veteran.

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