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POSITION OVERVIEW
The Cyber Security Risk and Compliance Consultant is responsible for conducting Cybersecurity gap assessments and ongoing consulting with our clients daily in Huntsville, Alabama. The Cybersecurity Risk and Compliance Consultant should be familiar with multiple security frameworks such as National Institute of Standards (NIST 800-171), Risk Management Framework (RMF), Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), CIS Critical Security Controls (CIS Controls), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). In this position, you will conduct gap assessments through interviews and asking questions to determine the state of an environment while capturing evidence and artifacts to support the assessment results and effectively measure our client’s security posture and compliance.
Primary Duties
- Conduct Cybersecurity gap assessments and provide resulting reports
- Conduct Cybersecurity consulting engagements to assist with and partner on clients’ POA&M remediation efforts
- Manage and execute project-level tasks and milestones
- Educate clients on information security and applicable control requirements
- Baseline existing risks, exposure, framework, and compliance levels
- Advise on risk mitigation and remediation plans
Required Qualifications
- SOC (Security Operations Center) knowledge and understanding of services within
- 2 or more (2+) years of experience in the information security field
- Experience leading information security engagements with a preference for DFARS, NIST, and CMMC assessments, as well as reporting
- Experience authoring cybersecurity policies, and procedures (to include Incident response, business continuity, disaster recovery, and more)
- A desire to take on roles of increasing responsibility including defining services, managing teams, and coordinating resources
- Integrity: Ethical and respectful to clients and team
- Grit: Ability to self-motivate, self-manage, and meet deadlines when faced with competing priorities
- Customer-centric: Understand that partnership with our clients is a “win-win” scenario
- Selfless: Understand that when one team member succeeds, we all succeed
- Ability to review security architecture and advise on security requirements Supervisor Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
10 Characteristics of Every Professional at MAD Security
1. Customer Service and Satisfaction First. Understanding and satisfying our customers is the cornerstone to our success. We must do what is necessary to meet those needs.
2. Expertise is our Specialty. The very word professional implies expertise, and technical competence is essential to our service-oriented structure. We must become an expert in the skills and tools we use in our operations, we must perform to the best of our abilities, and we must keep our knowledge up to date.
3. Do and Deliver More Than Expected. Professionals are expected to produce results. We strive to complete deliverables before they are due, of higher quality than anticipated, and under budget. Professionals exceed expectations whenever possible.
4. Deliver on What We Say and What We Can Do. Professionals deliver on promises made. We engage our brain before speaking; Before we say we can do something, we make sure we can do it.
5. Communicate Effectively. Whether verbal or written, professionals communicate clearly, concisely, thoroughly, and accurately. Effective communication is ultimately our responsibility as a professional.6. Follow Exceptional Guiding Principles. Professionals adhere to high ethical values and principles. We appreciate and support our co-workers, practice good manners and proper etiquette, are honest and fair in all our dealings, and have a high ethical and moral standard.
7. Praise Our Co-workers. Professionals are humble and generous in their praise for others. We respect and acknowledge the talents and capabilities of our co-workers.
8. Share Knowledge. Professionals help their peers and co-workers and are respected for doing so. Information isn't a limited resource; our minds won't be emptied by giving away kernels of wisdom or experience. We think of knowledge as an ocean of facts and not a stream of data. It is possible to share what we know and stay one step ahead of the competition — professionals simply apply themselves to learn something new daily.
9. Express Gratitude. Professionals thank others in a meaningful way that most benefits the recipient.
10. Maintain the Right Attitude. Professionals are pleasant even during trying times. Location and Work Environment
Onsite in Huntsville, Alabama. While performing the duties of this Job Description, the employee regularly works in an office setting.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described herein are representative of those which much be met by an employee to perform the Primary Duties of this Job Description successfully.
Travel
Occasional travel may be required.
Other Duties
Please note this Job Description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by the employee(s) assigned to this Job Title. It is not designed to contain nor be interpreted as a comprehensive and/or all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. MAD Security, LLC reserves the right to amendand/or change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs, as necessary, with or without notice.
About MAD Security, LLC
MAD Security, LLC, founded in 2010, is a veteran-owned cybersecurity provider dedicated to safeguarding business and simplifying the cybersecurity challenge by delivering compliance through cost-effective, results-driven solutions. Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, and recognized as a Top 250 MSSP by MSSP Alert, MAD Security delivers world-class, industry-leading managed services and technology solutions regularly to defense industry-based providers including aviation and aerospace, government contractors, financial institutions, technology services providers, higher education institutions, and manufacturing to manage risk, meet compliance requirements, and reduce costs.
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Who's Hiring
- Boston Consulting21

- Baker Tilly Canada7

- American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)3

- EY2

- Guidehouse2

Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Retail
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cybersecurity consultant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related technical field
- Active CISSP, CISM, or Security+ certification preferred or required
- Hands-on experience with penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, or incident response
- Proficiency with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or IBM QRadar
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks including NIST, SOC 2, ISO 27001, or FedRAMP
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing deliverables and presentations
Tips for Your Cybersecurity Consultant Job Search
Tailor your resume to certification stacks
Hiring managers scan for specific certifications before reading anything else. Mirror the exact acronyms in the job posting, whether that's CISSP, CISM, CEH, or Security+, and list them near the top so they clear any automated screening filters.
Quantify your security impact concretely
Vague claims about 'improving security posture' won't stand out. Replace them with outcomes like vulnerabilities remediated, audit findings closed, or mean time to detect reduced. Reviewers want proof you moved a measurable needle, not just participated in projects.
Filter openings by compliance framework first
Cybersecurity consultant roles vary enormously by framework. A HITRUST engagement looks nothing like a FedRAMP authorization. Search by framework name alongside the job title to surface roles that match your actual experience rather than sifting through mismatched listings.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists cybersecurity consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a live walkthrough for technical screens
Many cybersecurity consultant interviews include a hands-on scenario, such as reviewing a misconfigured cloud environment or triaging a sample incident report. Practicing out loud, narrating your reasoning step by step, is what separates candidates who look good on paper from those who get offers.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Before accepting an offer, clarify travel requirements, client engagement cadence, and whether billable hours targets exist. Consultants who skip this conversation often find the role's actual demands conflict with expectations set during interviews, which creates friction within the first quarter.
Cybersecurity Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most cybersecurity consultants?
The companies hiring the most cybersecurity consultants right now include Boston Consulting, Baker Tilly Canada, and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), with the largest share of openings in Virginia, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand tends to concentrate in firms with large federal contracts, regulated-industry clients, or active cloud migration programs.
How many cybersecurity consultant jobs are remote?
About 73% of cybersecurity consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common in government contracting and classified environments. Sub-areas like cloud security architecture, GRC advisory, and policy development tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while penetration testing and on-site assessment work typically requires in-person presence.
How do you become a cybersecurity consultant?
Start by building a foundation in IT or network administration, then pursue a recognized certification such as Security+, CISSP, or CEH to signal specialized knowledge to employers. Gaining direct experience through internal security roles, managed security service providers, or consulting firms gives you the client-facing and technical depth the role demands. A portfolio of assessments, audit reports, or remediation projects strengthens your candidacy significantly.
Can you get a cybersecurity consultant job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level cybersecurity consultant roles exist, particularly at managed security service providers and large consulting firms that run structured analyst programs. Focus on earning an entry-level certification like Security+ or CompTIA CySA+, building hands-on skills through home labs or capture-the-flag competitions, and applying to roles that list junior or associate in the title rather than requiring years of independent client engagement experience.
What does the cybersecurity consultant interview process look like?
Most cybersecurity consultant interview processes include an initial recruiter screen, a technical interview covering threat modeling, vulnerability management, or framework knowledge, and a case or scenario exercise where you walk through how you would approach a real client problem. Final rounds often involve meeting senior consultants or clients and may include a written deliverable such as a sample risk assessment or executive summary memo.
Where can I find and apply to cybersecurity consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to cybersecurity consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search by role, location, or specialization to find listings that match your background, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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