Senior Associate – Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

• Work on client engagements and communicate with client stakeholders
• Provide strategic guidance to clients on cybersecurity risk management.
• Enhance clients’ cybersecurity frameworks through expert consultation.
• Illustrative list of desired skill set
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulations.
• Facilitate tabletop exercises to improve incident response strategies.
• Perform Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) to identify security vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Advise clients on risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions on cybersecurity best practices.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate cybersecurity measures into business processes.
• Analyze security infrastructure and recommend improvements.
• Maintain awareness of emerging threats and cybersecurity trends to advise clients effectively.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand their cybersecurity needs and challenges.
• Utilize cybersecurity tools and technologies to support consulting activities.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations on security assessments.
• Ability to analyze data, prepare report and present findings coherently.
• Coordinating research & development on new threats, monitoring dark web and working closely with team members.

• Minimum 5 to 6 years of experience in cyber risk consulting and proactive cybersecurity services.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and understanding of cloud security frameworks.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, encryption technologies, and endpoint security solutions.
• Understanding of operating systems, e.g., Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of information.
• Flexible team player, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask on various projects.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field.
• Scripting will be a plus point to the team - Python, C, Bash, Shell, etc.
• Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CEH, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.
• Self-starter requiring minimal direction
• Excellent communication skills, should be experience adapting communication style to suit different stakeholders like cross-functional teams, India and overseas
• Project Management, Operations or Process Improvement Experience
• Excellent problem-solving skills

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