Our client, based in New York, NY, is looking to hire a Cybersecurity Analyst Consultant.
Project duration: 3 months
I have listed below a detailed job description for your review.
If you have the required experience and interest, please email me a current resume, along with your responses to the following questions:
*** How much experience in years do you have in cybersecurity?
*** How much experience in years do you have with security awareness?
*** How much experience in years do you have with Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) functions?
*** How much experience in years do you have running security awareness programs and phishing simulations?
*** How much experience in years do you have completing or contributing to security questionnaires (e.g., DDQs, RFPs, client assessments)?
*** Do you have working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls?
*** What is your desired hourly rate?
*** Where do you currently reside (city, state)?
*** Are you able to work in New York, NY?
*** What is your availability to start a new project?
Thank you!
Steven Edelman
Pivotal Solutions, Inc.
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Job Description:
We are seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to advance our Human Cyber Risk Management program while supporting enterprise-wide risk and compliance efforts. This role is instrumental in strengthening the organization s security posture by promoting secure behaviors, managing user-centric risk initiatives, and addressing regulatory and client-facing cybersecurity requirements.
The ideal candidate combines expertise in security awareness with a strong understanding of human risk dynamics and core risk management practices and demonstrates the ability to collaborate effectively across global teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver and continuously enhance security awareness programs, including quarterly, threat-informed campaigns
- Execute phishing simulations, including scenario design, targeting, and performance analysis
- Support Cybersecurity Awareness Month and other enterprise-wide engagement initiatives
- Maintain internal cybersecurity resources to promote accessible guidance and best practices
- Contribute to external cyber trust centers/client assurance portals, ensuring accurate and current content
- Monitor and report on human risk metrics, providing actionable insights to stakeholders
- Partner with HR and Internal Communications to strengthen security culture and drive behavior change
- Support user access reviews (UARs), service accounts and non-human identities review ensuring coordination, completion tracking, and audit readiness
- Respond to client due diligence questionnaires (DDQs) on cybersecurity practices
- Support audit activities, including evidence collection and remediation tracking
- Support policy exceptions and technology risk issue tracking and remediation
- Partner with IT, Risk, Legal, and Business teams to align security initiatives
- Support client-facing teams with cybersecurity communications and inquiries
Qualifications and Experience
- 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with exposure to both security awareness and GRC functions
- Demonstrated experience running security awareness programs and phishing simulations
- Familiarity with user access, service accounts and non-human identities review processes and identity/access governance concepts
- Experience completing or contributing to security questionnaires (e.g., DDQs, RFPs, client assessments)
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, threats, and human risk factors
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
Technical Expertise
- Experience with security awareness platforms, phishing simulation tools, and GRC systems
- Understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM), including authentication, authorization, and governance
- Knowledge of Privileged Access Management (PAM) and least privileged principles
- Familiarity with automation and scripting to support security and risk processes
- Working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls
Core Competencies
- Drives behavior changes through effective, targeted communication
- Applies a pragmatic approach to prioritize and manage cyber risk
- Leverages data and metrics to inform decisions and improve programs
- Partners effectively across global, cross-functional teams
- Simplifies complex cybersecurity concepts for diverse audiences
Values & Culture
- Acts with non-negotiable integrity and maintains the highest professional standards.
- Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, seeking to continually advance the firm s cybersecurity engineering posture.
- Embodies collaboration, transparency, and accountability in all engagements.
- Dedicated to protecting client trust through security excellence and proactive risk management.
Special Requirements
- Hybrid work model (4 days onsite preferred)
- Occasional after-hours support for global operations