Cyber Security Consultant
A delivery-focused cybersecurity consulting role at Sygnia's Enterprise Security team: assess enterprise clients' security posture, run architecture reviews and maturity assessments, and advise on improvements across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments, with ~20% incident response support. OT/ICS experience is valued but not required.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- New York, NY
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Security
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- At least five years of experience as a cybersecurity professional
- Hands-on experience in one or more technical cybersecurity disciplines (security engineering, architecture, cloud, application, infrastructure, or network security)
- Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture, design principles, and modern security controls across on-prem and cloud
- Experience assessing complex technical environments and providing practical, risk-based recommendations
- Strong client-facing consulting skills; communicate technical concepts to technical and executive audiences
- Excellent written communication; experience developing professional assessment reports
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a structured, consultative approach
- Comfortable working independently while collaborating across cross-functional teams
- Willingness to travel approximately 20% for client engagements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline
Nice to have
- Experience performing OT/ICS security assessments
- Experience delivering cybersecurity consulting or professional services engagements
- Strong knowledge of ICS/OT security architecture with hands-on implementation of controls and industry standards
- Familiarity with industrial control environments (manufacturing, utilities, energy, critical infrastructure), including IEC62443 and NERC-CIP
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, CEH, CCSP, CCSK, GIAC, or cloud security certifications
- Experience presenting findings and recommendations to senior leadership or executive stakeholders
- Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, or similar
- Fluency in Spanish
Full description
About Sygnia
Sygnia is a top-tier cyber technology and services company that partners with organizations around the world to proactively strengthen their cyber resilience and respond to advanced threats. We help companies prepare for and navigate cyber incidents with confidence, combining deep technical expertise with a business-driven mindset.
Our services include strategic cybersecurity consulting, incident response, proactive security assessments, and Managed Detection and Response (MDR). Sygnia works with leading global enterprises, including Fortune 100 companies, across industries such as financial services, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure.
With a team composed of elite cybersecurity professionals from military and commercial backgrounds, Sygnia delivers precision, speed, and impact when it matters most.
The Role
Sygnia is seeking a Cyber Security Consultant to join our growing Enterprise Security team in the United States. This is a highly technical consulting role focused on helping organizations assess, strengthen, and mature their cybersecurity programs through proactive security assessments and strategic advisory engagements.
You will work alongside some of the industry's leading cybersecurity experts to evaluate enterprise environments, identify security risks, and provide practical recommendations that improve security posture across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures.
This is primarily a delivery-focused consulting role. Client relationship ownership is managed by Engagement Managers, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional technical work while partnering closely with internal teams to ensure successful client outcomes.
Experience with Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) environments is highly valued as Sygnia continues expanding its capabilities across critical infrastructure and industrial sectors, though it is not required.
What You'll Do
- Assess clients' security posture, enterprise architecture, technical configurations, and security controls to identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
- Deliver proactive cybersecurity consulting engagements, including security assessments, architecture reviews, maturity evaluations, security roadmaps, and implementation guidance.
- Develop clear, actionable reports and present findings and recommendations to both technical teams and executive stakeholders.
- Provide practical guidance to help clients strengthen their security programs using industry best practices and risk-based recommendations.
- Support security incident response engagements and post-incident improvement initiatives as needed, representing approximately 20% of the role.