Consultant – Cybersecurity

Berkeley Research Group (BRG)

. Lead workstreams and select engagements across cybersecurity and emerging AI risk .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading cybersecurity and AI risk programs, developing strategic roadmaps, and managing client relationships. Proficient in translating technical findings into business insights and fostering team development through mentorship.

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Cybersecurity Strategy DevelopmentAI Governance FrameworksClient Relationship ManagementCyber Risk QuantificationExecutive Communication

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Hard Skills

CybersecurityAI Risk ManagementRisk AssessmentNIST FrameworkCIS FrameworkCRISCCISMCISSPAnalytical Problem-SolvingBusiness Impact Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsStrategic ThinkingMentoringTeam DevelopmentClient Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMCRISC

Industry Keywords

Cyber ResilienceIncident PreparednessExecutive ReportingThird-Party Risk ManagementEnterprise Risk Consulting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead workstreams and select engagements across cybersecurity and emerging AI risk
Support multidisciplinary teams through complex cybersecurity and AI risk programs, managing scope, schedule, resources, quality, and client satisfaction
Deliver cybersecurity and AI maturity assessments and strategic roadmaps using frameworks including NIST, CIS, and CRI
Develop cybersecurity strategies, operating models, and transformation programs
Support cyber and AI risk governance, executive and board reporting
Manage third-party cyber and AI risk, cyber resilience, incident preparedness, and executive tabletop exercises
Conduct cybersecurity and AI benchmarking assessments, cyber risk quantification, and business-impact analysis
Translate technical and risk findings into executive-level insights, business implications, and board-ready recommendations
Build and deepen client relationships through technical credibility and strategic thinking
Identify follow-on opportunities, contribute to proposals and pursuit activity, and support client account and practice growth
Scope and shape new cybersecurity and AI risk engagements with senior staff and BRG leaders
Mentor junior staff and contribute to coaching and team development
Develop methodologies, intellectual property, thought leadership collateral, and market-facing propositions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related discipline
Minimum 4 years of professional experience in cybersecurity, technology risk, or enterprise risk consulting
Demonstrated experience leading consulting engagements or complex cybersecurity/risk programs
Demonstrated understanding of emerging AI governance, risk, and control requirements
Experience managing client relationships and communicating with senior executive stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical risks in business terms
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure ambiguous issues, synthesize complex information, and develop practical recommendations
Experience designing or implementing AI governance or control frameworks such as NIST AI RMF, CRI FS AI RMF, or ISO/IEC 42001 is preferred
CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or another relevant advanced security or risk certification is preferred
Experience within a Big 4 firm, specialist cybersecurity consultancy, or comparable advisory firm is preferred
Experience scoping and proposing cybersecurity and AI risk engagements with demonstrated contribution to business development and sales is preferred
Track record of delivering enterprise cybersecurity transformations, large-scale governance programs, or risk-management implementations is preferred
Experience presenting cybersecurity or technology-risk issues to executive leadership is preferred
Must be able to submit verification of legal right to work in the U.S. or Canada without company sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligible
Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodation for essential job functions