Cyber security specialist Jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

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Director – Security, Privacy and Risk-Cyber Testing

In order to address the most critical needs of our clients, RSM US LLP has established the Security, Privacy and Risk Consulting group, comprised of more than 250 professionals dedicated exclusively to serving the cyber security needs of our clients. This group includes experienced consultants located throughout the country dedicated to helping clients with preventing, detecting, and responding to security threats that may affect their critical systems and data. We serve a diverse client base within a variety of industries, and we are relied upon to provide expertise within areas of security testing and operations, architecture, governance, compliance, and digital forensics.

We are looking to hire an experienced Director on the Cyber Testing team within the Security, Privacy and Risk practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of various penetration testing and/or red team methodologies and tools, as well as a passion for uncovering vulnerabilities and identifying potential security risks. This position will play a critical role in helping our clients prevent, detect, and respond to security threats affecting their critical systems and data. This Director will continue the firm's mission to build a world class consulting practice that will offer RSM US LLP client's solutions addressing Information Technology security risks.

Responsibilities

• Continue building our cyber testing practice through expansion of team size and enhancements of skill-sets
• Provide oversight and training to managers and staff during the delivery of technical services to ensure quality delivery while allowing staff to learn and grow
• Use proven business development skills to acquire additional clients and expand relationships with existing clients
• Identify business opportunities and enhance go-to-market strategies
• Be able to communicate to clients regarding the strategic and tactical risks of advanced security threats, the methods malicious actors compromise such issues, and potential solutions that may prevent such incidents from occurring
• Communicate complex technical issues to client senior management through the ability to transform such data into layman and executive style reports and presentations
• Leverage industry and technical expertise to identify improvement opportunities for assigned clients and assist with the development of remediation services for identified findings
• Ensure revenue goals are being met and client service offerings are responsive to the changing needs in the business environment

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related field from an accredited college/university
• In-depth background and technical knowledge in one or more of the following disciplines: application development, networking/system administration, penetration testing, red team operations, security architecture or related fields
• Hands on experience conducting manual and automated penetration testing on web applications, network devices, and other systems
• Experience with cloud platforms, such as AWS, and knowledge of cloud security best practice
• Successful track record of leading and growing a cyber security team
• Proven ability to collaborate with clients in a fast-paced environment across many technology stacks and services, including cloud platforms and development technologies
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and a proven record of success with identifying and obtaining new service opportunities and taking the opportunities through the sales cycle
• Demonstrates thorough abilities to identify and address client needs, including developing and sustaining meaningful client relationships and understand the client's business
• Proven people skills: demonstrates thorough knowledge and/or a proven track record of success with operating in a professional services firm or large consultancy
• Proven ability to effectively collaborate

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred - one or more relevant certifications such as Offensive Security Web Assessor (OSWA), Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Burp Suite Certified Practitioner, AWS Certified Security Specialist or GIAC certifications or equivalent security certifications ·.
• Industry Thought Leadership
• Excellent written, oral, presentation skills, innovative thinker
• A proven record of success working seamlessly in a hybrid environment to complete projects with team members based in various locations, domestically and globally
• Demonstrates creative thinking, individual initiative, and flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing. Learn more about our total rewards at

Compensation Range: $127,645 - $216,855

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.