Principal Consultant, Security Governance at Presidio

United States

Presidio, Where Teamwork and Innovation Shape the Future At Presidio, we're at the forefront of a global technology revolution, transforming industries through cutting-edge digital solutions and next-generation AI. We empower businesses - and their internal customers - to achieve more through innovation, automation, and intelligent insights. The Role A Principal Security Governance Consultant is expected to have a deep level of expertise and vast knowledge base in core information security governance, risk, compliance, and privacy domains. It is critical that a Principal Security Governance Consultant be able to present complex solutions and topics in a concise manner. The consultant must be comfortable blending multiple service offerings and deliverables into a single aggregate final risk report/deliverable and executive presentation for audiences of all levels and skillsets. The ideal consultant will have experience in reviewing, understanding, and interpreting risk management and compliance frameworks, security standards, and privacy models. The consultant must have a professional and practical understanding of Information Technology, including how technical and administrative controls are implemented across various industry verticals and company sizes. The candidate should be well versed in assessing said controls, understand how controls should be governed, and be able to assist in the strategic development of aligning security goals to business objectives.  Travel Requirements: This is a remote role located in the Continental US.  You will be required to travel up to 30% to client locations to deliver professional services when needed. Responsibilities Include: * Lead client engagements and project execution providing information security consultation and assessment services, helping our clients meet their compliance obligations by evaluating their business, technology, and operations against industry security standards  * Educate, mentor, advise, and share your expertise with clients and colleagues to aid in making decisions on topics like Artificial Intelligence, organizational security strategy and services scope as well provide consultative guidance on complex projects  * Providing clear, organized findings and recommendations to clients and tracking progress towards resolution and compliance  * Consult/advise with C-level Security Leaders (CISO, CSO, CIO, etc.) and the Board of Directors with our most valued and strategic clients   * Develop strategic, operational, and tactical recommendations tailored to each client with the intent to improve a client’s security posture and compliance position  * Create detailed strategic security roadmaps with short-term, mid-term, and long-term goals that prioritize remediation recommendations and address all instances of non-compliance with applicable regulatory, statutory, contractual, and organizational obligations  * Lead large security engagements in concert with other cybersecurity practices and Presidio teams  * Develop security policies, standards, and procedures that are custom-tailored to each client’s unique culture, security goals, and organizational objectives using industry best practices and compliance requirements  * Review, analyze, and assess key factors, including inherent risk, mitigating controls, business impact, likelihood and other key elements to determine organizational security risk  * Ensure and assess client alignment to, and/or compliance with, applicable regulatory, federal, state, local, contractual, and organizational requirements and best practices standards such as ISO 27001, NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF), PCI DSS, HIPAA, FERPA, NIST 800-171, CMMC, etc. * Work closely with organizations to conduct security program development by establishing the foundation for a best of breed security program architecture reference model using industry frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, etc. * Work with other seasoned Principal Security Consultants in a collaborative setting to support and assist on the execution and delivery of key services such as Cloud Governance, Advisory Services, security program development, documentation review, and security consulting services  * Execute tabletop exercises after collaborating with client stakeholders to select the scenario then create an After-Action Report  * Deliver PCI Advisory Services, including PCI Gap Analysis, SAQs, ROCs and AOCs * Deliver CMMC Advisory Services, including CMMC Readiness Assessments * Assist leadership in cybersecurity administrative functions, such as documentation maintenance, documentation creation, peer review, and other internal cybersecurity activities Additional Professional Experience and Service Delivery Requirements: * Strong professional expertise in information security with the ability to thoroughly understand complex principles and apply them practically  * Deliver consulting services on time and on budget  * Comfortably present security concepts and/or findings to both highly technical and entirely non-technical audiences  * Must be analytical, detail oriented, innovative, and recognize opportunities to provide value added consulting services to clients  * Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous clients, tasks, and responsibilities, work alone or in small teams, achieve established goals and objectives, and proactively communicate progress * Ability to work collaboratively or independently as required by the engagement’s needs  * Ability to be flexible and embrace change  * Continuously evolve approaches based on changing requirements, new information, or updated guidance  * Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities and tasks  Required Skills and Professsonal Experience: * Bachelor’s Degree with a focus on Information Security, IT, Computer Science, or Engineering preferred or the equivalent work experience and/or military experience * 5-8 years previous consulting experience * 5-8 years' experience conducting Information Security risk and compliance assessments * 5-8 years' experience evaluating compliance with regulatory and key IT standards such as HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and other similar standards/frameworks * Cloud experience with AWS, Azure or Google Cloud Platform or non-foundational certification for any of these cloud platforms or one of the following cloud agnostic certifications: Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK), GIAC Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD) * Possess at least one of the following accredited, industry-recognized professional certifications from each list: * List A * ISC2 Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) * ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) * Certified ISO 27001 Lead Implementer * List B * ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) * GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA) * Certified ISO 27001, Lead Auditor, Internal Auditor 1 * IRCA ISMS Auditor or higher—e.g., Auditor/Lead Auditor, Principal Auditor * IIA Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Additional Professional Experience and Service Delivery Requirements: * Strong professional expertise in information security with the ability to thoroughly understand complex principles and apply them practically  * Deliver consulting services on time and on budget * Comfortably present security concepts and/or findings to both highly technical and entirely non-technical audiences  * Must be analytical, detail oriented, innovative, and recognize opportunities to provide value added consulting services to clients  * Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous clients, tasks, and responsibilities, work alone or in small teams, achieve established goals and objectives, and proactively communicate progress * Ability to work collaboratively or independently as required by the engagement’s needs  * Ability to be flexible and embrace change. * Continuously evolve approaches based on changing requirements, new information, or updated guidance  * Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities and tasks  Preferred Skills and Professional Experience * One or more AI certifications (e.g., ISO 42001, ISACA AAISM, ISACA AAIR, IAPP AIGP) * Experience leading AI security assessments, maturity reviews, and developing remediation roadmaps for clients  * Ability to translate technical AI risks into executive-level recommendations and measurable controls   Your future at Presidio Joining Presidio means stepping into a culture of trailblazers - thinkers, builders, and collaborators - who push the boundaries of what's possible. With our expertise AI-driven analytics, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and next-gen infrastructure, we enable businesses to stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital world. Here, your impact is real. Whether you're harnessing the power of Generative AI, architecting resilient digital ecosystems, or driving data-driven transformation, you'll be part of a team that is shaping the future. Ready to innovate? Let's redefine what's next-together. About Presidio Presidio is committed to hiring the most qualified candidates to join our amazing culture. We aim to attract and hire top talent from all backgrounds, including underrepresented and marginalized communities. We encourage women, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply for open roles at Presidio. Diversity of skills and thought is a key component to our business success. At Presidio, speed and quality meet technology and innovation. Presidio is a trusted ally for organizations across industries with a decades-long history of building traditional IT foundations and deep expertise in AI and automation, security, networking, digital transformation, and cloud computing. Presidio fills gaps, removes hurdles, optimizes costs, and reduces risk. Presidio's expert technical team develops custom applications, provides managed services, and enables actionable data insights and builds forward-thinking solutions that drive strategic outcomes for clients globally. For more information visit **** Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.   Presidio has a strong commitment to the community we serve and our employees. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to have a workforce that includes the community we serve. Presidio is an Equal Opportunity Employer Disability/Vets. 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