POSITION SUMMARY
This position is recognized as an expert Information Security Consultant and performs remote and/or client consulting projects from a pre-sales and post-sales perspective in support of Nth Generation Computing Inc.s enterprise security practice. This position is responsible for assessing, designing, developing, demonstrating, positioning, provisioning, and implementing enterprise security services and solutions as well as providing ongoing support to Nth Generations clients using the best tools, techniques, and products that our clients demand today. To perform the job successfully, this individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily while always maintaining the Nth Corporate Culture (see Appendix A). This is a Salaried Exempt position.
LOCATION & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
This position will primarily serve our Southern California client base. Travel to Los Angeles County, Riverside County, Orange County, San Diego County, and the surrounding areas is expected based on client and/or business needs. The Senior Security Consultant will also be expected to travel to Nths Irvine and San Diego offices according to client and/or business needs.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
This position reports to Nths Director of Information Security, who will be the primary manager. This position may also take direction from members of the executive leadership team as well as the Nth assigned Project Manager, which may vary on each client project.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Supports Nths Sales and Presales teams in the role of Senior Security Consultant, adhering to Nths Sales Process while always striving to provide top-quality solutions and services to Nths clients. • Senior Security Consulting Services: • Executes security gap assessments based on industry frameworks such as NIST CIS, CSC, and other applicable frameworks. • Performs the role of a Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) assessing the organizations security posture, providing a prioritized security remediation roadmap, leading security initiatives, and providing security expertise and expert thought leadership. • Architects enterprise security solutions based on client needs that include products and technologies from Nths security portfolio and respective implementation services. • Performs ethical hacking services to assess clients security posture, such as internal, external, and remote vulnerability and penetration tests, IT security assessments, and other related tactical security services. • Compiles comprehensive written reports directly related to clients specific risk and business plans. • Provides oral and written post-evaluation reports detailing discussions, conferences with clients to provide remediation suggestions and guidance. • Interviews and evaluates clients to meet and exceed security-assessments, penetration testing, and remediation requirements. • Provides timely documentation to clients and internal staff. • Product Knowledge and Certifications: • Strong knowledge, expertise, and formal certifications on Nths Security portfolio products, such as: • Microsoft Windows Certifications • Arctic Wolf • Atakama • CrowdStrike • Darktrace • Dataminr • Fortinet • Keeper Security • KnowBe4 • LogRhythm • Mimecast • NinjaRMM • Palo Alto Networks • CyberArk • Delinea • Varonis • OKTA • Proofpoint • Wombat • Rapid7 • Zscaler • F5 Networks • Verkada • Broadcom • VMware • Security solutions • Networking • HPE Aruba • Cisco • Juniper • F5 • A10 Networks • VMware SDN • NSX • Containers • Docker • Kubernetes • Converged Infrastructure • HPE Dell • VMware • Cisco • Cloud Computing solutions • Public Hybrid and Private Cloud • IaaS • SaaS • PaaS • XaaS • AWS • Azure • GCP • 1111 Systems • Wasabi • Microsoft Server • AD • Exchange • MSSQL • SharePoint • Office365 • Azure • Other leading Security products and solutions with whom Nth may partner in the future. • Nths active Third-Party Services: • Partners with security services offerings. • Training will be provided on Nths overall services and solutions portfolio with the expectation that this role will also help promote Nths overall offerings when possible during client engagements.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Completes any needed partner sales and technical certifications and shadowing engagements as business needs dictate and as work demands reasonably allow. • Develops a Bill of Materials (BOM) and a detailed Scope of Work (SOW) on properly qualified sales opportunities from interactions with the client and Nth team members. • On a daily basis, provides clients and Nth Project Management with up-to-date Daily Status Report documentation of work completed. • Engages in knowledge sharing, which is critical to the teams ability to provide the best value-add for our clients, allows the consultant the ability to give input on new technology and business consulting services, and develops the portfolio as a member of the group. • Conducts formal and informal presentations of technical concepts to clients as part of pre- and post-sales support efforts as needed. • Regularly travels to customer sites as business requirements dictate. • Able to work during Nth Generations core hours of operation, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. • Flexible to start early and/or work late based on client needs and workload. • Carries a smartphone with Nths main communication app installed and functional, such as Teams, and makes the best effort to respond to calls, instant messages, and emails both during and after business hours. • Keeps accurate records and notes regarding all client projects, including timekeeping documentation, project plans, trip reports, and status reports. • Performs special projects as needed. • As business and operational demands dictate, additional duties may be assigned and expected to be performed.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
• Attends up to two or more weeks of technical training per year as appropriate. • Attends ongoing training to keep current knowledge base on products we support. • Maintains current certifications and keeps up to date on certifications for new products or services as directed by Management.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Education and/or Experience:
• Typically requires an advanced degree in Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field and/or equivalent IT industry training or work experience. • 5 years of relevant technical experience. • Demonstrated understanding of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. • Other relevant professional IT/Security certifications (a plus).
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
• Must possess the utmost ethical standards and trustworthiness by not sharing privileged passwords, information, and/or access to confidential data to other employees or people outside the company. • Excellent written and oral communication skills as demonstrated by: • Ability to communicate complex technical solutions clearly. • Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with clients and staff. • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. • Ability to effectively present information to top management. • Ability to make public presentations that are technically sound, clearly understood, and reach both technical and executive staff. • Ability to have command of the English language and to be recognized as an excellent presenter. • Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. • Ability to develop, create, and respond to technical Requests for Proposals (RFPs). • Ability to negotiate and strategize scope-of-work requirements with clients and staff. • Ability to Plan and Project Manage complex technical projects while maintaining a calm, efficient, competent, and well-organized approach with staff. • Ability to learn and retain knowledge of a wide variety of technical information and respond quickly to information requests. • Ability to design and create Disaster Recovery and Incident Response Plans. • Ability to apply information from data collection tools and create graphs and charts in Excel for clients presentations and reports. • Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments, training schedules, and special requests in an unstructured environment. • Ability to maintain a courteous, professional manner with clients and staff at all times and work well under stress. • Ability to interface internally with all departments and externally with outside sales clients and partners. • PC literacy to include Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). • FileMaker knowledge also a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an otherwise qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions.
Position requires manual dexterity to perform word processing and computer-related tasks. Able to see, hear, and talk. Able to push, pull, sit, walk, stand, bend, keyboard grasp, hold, participate in repetitive motion with hands and feet. Able to drive an automobile and/or utilize public transportation such as via air train or other methods of transportation.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an otherwise qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions.
APPENDIX A
Nth Corporate Culture
Has a positive, can-do attitude with clients and co-workers. Takes ownership of problems and thinks outside the box to find creative