Lead Cybersecurity Consultant
Northwest Partners, Rosemont, IL, United States
Northwest Partners is looking for an experienced Cybersecurity Consultant – Risk & Gap Management to support a Global CISO in identifying and closing security gaps, managing risk, and strengthening overall security posture. This hands‑on role will drive enterprise security initiatives, assist with IPO readiness activities, and communicate risk to executive leadership. The ideal candidate is technically skilled and business‑savvy, with experience leading cross‑functional security projects, mentoring small teams, and translating complex technical risks into actionable business insights.
What You Will Do
Lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise security projects, including planning, execution, and reporting.
Conduct cybersecurity gap assessments and risk analyses, and develop actionable remediation plans.
Implement and manage security controls across IT, cloud, and enterprise systems.
Oversee DLP, IAM, PAM, password management, and access governance initiatives.
Build and operationalize continuous access review programs and automated security workflows.
Manage small security teams, providing day‑to‑day guidance and mentorship.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and communicate risk posture to executive leadership.
Support IPO readiness activities, including documentation and board meeting preparation.
What You Will Bring
7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, including consulting or advisory roles.
Hands‑on expertise in at least four areas: DLP, PAM, password management, penetration testing, or identity governance.
Strong project management skills and experience leading cross‑functional initiatives.
Familiarity with NIST CSF, CIS Controls, SOC 2, or similar security frameworks.
Experience with Microsoft Purview, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Entra ID, SailPoint, Saviynt, and M365/Azure security tools.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical risk into business language.
Relevant certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or OSCP.
Ability to mentor and guide small teams while influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
About Northwest Partners Northwest Partners delivers innovative technology solutions and builds elite technical teams across industries. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to empowering clients and talent to achieve more.
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What You Will Do
Lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise security projects, including planning, execution, and reporting.
Conduct cybersecurity gap assessments and risk analyses, and develop actionable remediation plans.
Implement and manage security controls across IT, cloud, and enterprise systems.
Oversee DLP, IAM, PAM, password management, and access governance initiatives.
Build and operationalize continuous access review programs and automated security workflows.
Manage small security teams, providing day‑to‑day guidance and mentorship.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and communicate risk posture to executive leadership.
Support IPO readiness activities, including documentation and board meeting preparation.
What You Will Bring
7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, including consulting or advisory roles.
Hands‑on expertise in at least four areas: DLP, PAM, password management, penetration testing, or identity governance.
Strong project management skills and experience leading cross‑functional initiatives.
Familiarity with NIST CSF, CIS Controls, SOC 2, or similar security frameworks.
Experience with Microsoft Purview, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Entra ID, SailPoint, Saviynt, and M365/Azure security tools.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical risk into business language.
Relevant certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or OSCP.
Ability to mentor and guide small teams while influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
About Northwest Partners Northwest Partners delivers innovative technology solutions and builds elite technical teams across industries. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to empowering clients and talent to achieve more.
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