Security Advisory Specialist/Consultant

Security Advisory Specialist or Consultant A Security Risk Advisory Specialist or Consultant is responsible for identifying, assessing and mitigating security risks to help clients to protect their organization’s assets, people and information.

Key Responsibilities

Client Advisory and Service Delivery

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, understanding their business objectives and aligning security strategies
• Lead monthly or quarterly security risk reviews
• Translate complex security findings into clear, actionable recommendations relevant to client’s business context
• Ensure timely delivery of all contractual security advisory deliverables Security Assessment and Monitoring
• Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity assessment to provide the client’s current security posture based on available data or information
• Collaborate with SOC teams to analyze security events and incidents identified through Lumen platforms
• Generate executive level reporting that demonstrates the value of our service Service Improvement
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of service offerings and delivery process
• Develop standardized templates and methodologies for security reviews
• Stay current on emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies and compliance requirements
• Support client onboarding and ensure smooth transition to operational teams Technical Leadership
• Provide expert guidance on cybersecurity technologies selection and implementation
• Help align security programs with industry frameworks (NIST, ISO27001, CIS)
• Assist with security architecture reviews and improvement recommendations
• Support security incident response when significant events occur Required Qualifications: Experience
• 5+ years of cybersecurity experience with at least 2 years in a consultative or advisory role
• Experience in an MSSP or security service delivery environment
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical security concepts into business value Skills
• Strong technical knowledge of security frameworks, risk management tools, and compliance regulations
• Excellence in client facing communication and executive presentation
• Analytical skills to assess complex security data and develop actionable insights
• Project management capabilities to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously
• Service delivery mindset with focus on client satisfaction and value demonstration Certifications
• Required: One or more of CISSP, CISM, CRISC
• Desired: ISO 27001, cloud security (CCSP/AWS/Azure/GCP security), ITIL.