Manage and run defined workstreams with minimal oversight, ensuring continuity and success across client engagements.
Maintain workstream RAID documentation (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) and proactively mitigate risks to keep projects on track.
Communicate project status, risks, and decisions clearly and effectively to clients, ensuring transparency and alignment.
Produce client-ready drafts of deliverables with minimal rework, adhering to professional quality standards.
Leverage QA checklists and processes to identify issues early and ensure consistency across deliverables.
Analyze tradeoffs, present options, and provide well-reasoned recommendations, escalating challenges along with proposed solutions when necessary.
Independently sustain progress on client engagements during critical periods, maintaining momentum for up to 5–10 business days if required.
Contribute to client knowledge transfer and training efforts, ensuring operational teams are equipped to maintain compliance post-engagement.

Requirements

Undergraduate technical degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT Management, Cybersecurity, or related field preferred, but not required.
Minimum of 4-6 years’ professional, relevant experience, with at least 2 years in a client facing role.
1–2 professional and/or technical certifications in IT security, cloud security, or application security (e.g., CompTIA Security+, ISC^2 CC, etc.)
Solid understanding of common compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO, CMMC, etc.) and their application in enterprise environments.
Strong technical knowledge of what good evidence looks like for assessments beyond policy and procedure language. A technical assessment will be performed during the interview process to confirm this critical skill.
Knowledge of cybersecurity technologies (e.g., SIEM, vulnerability management, endpoint security) and their integration with compliance mandates.
Hands-on experience with tools and platforms supporting GRC workflows (e.g., Archer, ServiceNow GRC, or similar).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (high proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required).
Comfortable addressing and presenting to groups in virtual or in-person settings.
Strong problem-solving abilities, capable of addressing complex and abstract challenges.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect and collaborate with diverse personalities and stakeholders.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid company holidays
Paid time off
Paid parental and caregiver leave
Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

project managementrisk managementtechnical assessmentcompliance frameworkscybersecurity technologiesevidence assessmentclient engagementknowledge transferproblem-solving

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillscollaborationpresentation skillsanalytical skillsadaptabilityattention to detailindependencetransparency

Certifications

CompTIA Security+ISC^2 CC