Information Security Consultant

HALOCK Security Labs is hiring information security professionals!

The ideal candidate for the Information Security Consultant position is a seasoned security professional and/or IT Auditor looking to join an established team of technical and GRC consultants. If you are self-motivated, enjoy helping others solve problems, communicate well, and are conscientious about security, HALOCK’s Information Security Consultant position is a great way to move forward in your career.

HALOCK Security Labs is a leader in the information security community that helps our clients become more secure, develops strong talent in our team, and advances risk management practices in the industry. Based in Schaumburg, Illinois since 1996, we have provided best-in-class technical security expertise and strategic advisement in areas including penetration testing, malware defense, incident response, and governance/risk/compliance (GRC) services. We offer competitive compensation packages, a lively, collaborative work environment, and plenty of room to grow.

You will:

 

  • Develop knowledge of governance and risk standards and practices and demonstrate the ability to complete required working documents and client engagements.
  • Participate in multiple consulting projects in fast-paced environments, author detailed assessment and compliance reports, and present findings to clients in a consultative, advisory setting.
  • Understand and communicate client requirements.
  • Act as trusted advisor to HALOCK clients on consulting engagements for risk assessments (ISO, NIST, HIPAA, PCI, Third Party, etc.), PCI compliance, and support of additional governance practices. Practical, technical experience is a key success factor for our client engagements.
  • Help develop the client’s understanding of security practices and their responsibilities as well as assist in remediation planning, guidance, and treatment.
  • Evaluate effectiveness of security products via hands-on testing.
  • Participate in architecting security solutions.
  • Contribute best practices, findings, checklists, templates, testing methods and techniques, and research in support of HALOCK’s Delivery Services Framework.

 

 

Qualifications:

 

  • Ability to excel independently in providing subject matter expertise to a diversity of clients while managing multiple concurrent projects.
  • Some understanding of security technologies such as Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Web Application Firewalls, Advanced Malware Defense Appliances, DDOS Prevention, Application Whitelisting, Network Packet Capture Solutions, and/or similar tools.
  • Must have excellent communications skills.
  • Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, and possess high personal standards for quality.
  • Minimum 3 – 5 years of hands on experience in information security, infrastructure engineering, or technical auditing.
  • 4-year undergraduate degree or equivalent preferred.
  • IT and InfoSec certifications are valuable.

 

Please attach your resume in Microsoft Word format.

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