Cybersecurity Advisor II

Apollo Information Systems

Cybersecurity Advisor II developing business-aware security strategies for clients and guiding compliance efforts. Engaging in long-term advisory relationships with strong focus on business outcomes.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApolloAWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders, helping define and advance cybersecurity strategy across multi-month and multi-year engagements.
Develop prioritized, business-aware security roadmaps that mature client posture over time.
Advise on governance, risk, and compliance — aligning programs to frameworks such as NIST CSF 2.0, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, CMMC, HIPAA, or PCI DSS.
Translate technical risk into clear business language for executives and boards.
Own the advisory relationship for assigned clients, driving cadence, measurable progress, and demonstrable risk reduction.
Partner with assessors and engineers to ground recommendations in technical reality and validate remediation.
Guide clients through security program development — policy, process, architecture direction, and tooling strategy.
Support incident readiness, tabletop exercises, and post-incident program improvement as needed.
Contribute to the maturation of Apollo’s advisory methodology, frameworks, and deliverable templates.
Mentor junior team members and share knowledge across the practice.
Stay current with emerging threats, regulatory change, and the evolving security technology landscape.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Cybersecurity experience, including client-facing advisory, consulting, or security leadership
Demonstrated ability to develop and communicate cybersecurity strategy and roadmaps to executive audiences.
Deep working knowledge of one or more major frameworks (NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, CMMC) and how to operationalize them.
Strong understanding of security architecture, controls, and risk across on-premises and cloud environments.
Exceptional written and verbal communication; able to lead executive and board-level conversations.
Experience managing long-term client relationships and multiple concurrent engagements.
Preferred: Senior certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or CISA.
Prior vCISO, security manager, or security architect experience.
Experience in regulated industries or the public sector.
Familiarity with cloud security across Azure, AWS, GCP, and M365.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, the company covers 100% of employee premiums and 90% of dependent premiums on base plans
Unlimited PTO, 7 paid sick days, and 11 paid holidays
401(k) with 4% company match after 90 days, immediately vested
Company‑paid life insurance at 1x annual salary
Company‑paid Short‑Term Disability (STD) and Long‑Term Disability (LTD) coverage
$125 monthly home‑office tech stipend for internet, equipment, and other technology needs
Amazing colleagues, a collaborative environment, and a supportive, growth‑focused culture

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecurity strategysecurity roadmapsgovernancerisk managementcompliancesecurity architecturesecurity controlsincident readinesscloud securitysecurity program development

Soft Skills

communicationclient-facing advisorymentoringrelationship managementleadershipwritten communicationverbal communicationstrategic thinkingcollaborationproblem-solving

Certifications

CISSPCISMCCSPCISA