Cybersecurity Consultant

RESPONSIBILITIES

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Cybersecurity Consultant in San Diego, CA.

Summary

Join a growing cybersecurity consulting practice supporting organizations across a variety of industries. This role is ideal for an experienced consultant who enjoys helping clients strengthen cyber resilience through risk management, governance, compliance, and security advisory services.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted cybersecurity advisor for client engagements
• Support cyber risk, security, governance, and compliance initiatives
• Communicate technical findings, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels
• Develop reports, presentations, and deliverables for both technical and executive audiences
• Conduct risk assessments, business impact analyses, tabletop exercises, and incident response planning activities
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver high-quality consulting engagements
• Support proposal development, statements of work, and practice operations
• Contribute to the growth and advancement of cybersecurity service offerings
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through trusted advisory support

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CIPM, or CIPP are strongly preferred
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, governance, compliance, or advisory consulting, Big 4 or equivalent
• Experience supporting cybersecurity assessments, risk management initiatives, or security consulting engagements
• Experience with technology due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, or private equity environments is a plus
• Experience with incident response readiness, vendor risk management, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and risk frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CMMC, and CIS Controls
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to engage both technical and executive audiences
• Ability to travel occasionally (approximately 5%)

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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