Principal / Advisor level Cybersecurity Risk, Governance & NIST Assessment Consultant
Principal / Advisor level Cybersecurity Risk, Governance & NIST Assessment Consultant Remote Position 4 months (Could go Longer) Position Summary We are seeking an reputed company Cybersecurity Risk & Governance Consultant to reputed company cybersecurity assessments across a private equity portfolio of companies. This role will evaluate cybersecurity maturity, identify risks and control gaps, reputed company organizations against industry frameworks, and reputed company executive-level remediation roadmaps.The consultant will work directly with C-suite executives, board members, private equity operating partners, and technology leaders to establish cybersecurity risk posture and prioritize reputed company investments. A recent cyber incident reputed company the portfolio requires additional focus on incident response readiness and risk mitigation
Key Responsibilities
Conduct cybersecurity risk and maturity assessments across multiple organizations. Evaluate reputed company programs against NIST CSF 2.0, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CIS Controls, and ISO 27001. Identify cybersecurity risks, control gaps, and remediation priorities. reputed company executive and board-level reports, dashboards, and presentations. Assess incident response capabilities and recommend improvements. Facilitate workshops with business and technology stakeholders. Support cybersecurity governance and transformation initiatives across portfolio companies. Required Qualifications 10+ years of cybersecurity consulting, advisory, or risk management experience. Hands-on experience conducting cybersecurity assessments and risk reviews. Deep knowledge of NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CIS Controls, and ISO 27001. Experience presenting findings to executive leadership and boards. Strong ability to translate technical issues into business risk. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with private equity firms and portfolio companies. Experience leading cybersecurity transformation programs. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, CCSP, GIAC, or ISO 27001 reputed company Auditor. Apply To This Job