
Sr. Cybersecurity Consultant
Amplix · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $110,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Conduct security risk assessments for clients.
- Manage cybersecurity and compliance projects.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
- Mentor junior cybersecurity consultants.
- Align security investments with business risk.
About the role
Job Title: Senior Cybersecurity Consultant
Department: Cybersecurity
Reports To: Jodi Siravo
About Amplix
Amplix is a leading technology advisory firm that helps organizations accelerate business transformation through innovative technology. With 3,500+ customers nationwide, we deliver increased speed to value and reduced risk across the full IT ecosystem — from CX, IT infrastructure, cloud, and security to mobility and beyond. Through thousands of advisory engagements, we’ve influenced and optimized hundreds of millions of dollars in IT spend, helping clients build flexible, scalable, and resilient technology solutions that give them a strategic advantage.
Our cybersecurity capabilities help organizations build resilient, defensible security programs - aligning investments to risk, strengthening compliance, and ensuring protection keeps pace with an evolving threat landscape. Amplix’ cybersecurity team provides a full suite of cybersecurity and compliance solutions that enable organizations to safeguard mission-critical operations across regulated and non-regulated industries, including healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and technology. Its services span cybersecurity program development, risk assessments, compliance with leading frameworks, incident response planning, Virtual CISO / Cybersecurity Services, AI Governance, security testing, and managed security operations.
Joining Amplix means becoming part of a team that’s shaping the future of IT advisory. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact at scale, grow your career, and be part of a company that values your individual goals as much as our collective mission.
Headquartered in Norwood, MA, with offices and remote employees across the country, Amplix is a national company with a close-knit culture. Our people share a common set of values and a passion for helping clients, partners, and each other succeed.
- Create exceptional experiences with every interaction
- Exemplify integrity, accountability & appreciation
- Improve lives of employees & customers
- Teamwork leads to greatness
- Evolve & innovate
Job Summary
The Senior Cybersecurity Consultant will independently conduct security risk assessments and similar projects, review risks to the client’s business, and prepare risk assessment reports and other deliverables for cybersecurity and compliance projects for the client.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a project plan, which outlines a project's scope, tasks, milestone dates, deliverables, status, estimate to complete, and allocation of resources.
- Evaluate information / security risk for clients by independently conducting security risk assessments aligned with frameworks such as HIPAA, NIST-CSF, and PCI, etc., and other projects for various industries, small and medium-sized companies, and act as a relationship manager for security and other projects with clients.
- Assist with managing and mentoring consultants, ensuring smooth communications within the project team and other cross-functional teams, and interface with internal / external stakeholders on a regular basis.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills with the client’s team, including presentation skills related to the scope, deliverables, and timeline.
- Ensure smooth communications within the project team and other cross-functional teams, and interface with internal / external stakeholders on a regular basis.
- Assist in other security and compliance-related projects as needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
- Certifications – Security+, CISSP, CISA, or PCI QSA (or eligible to sit for that certification).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 6 -8 years related experience or equivalent preferred.
- Cybersecurity Coursework preferred.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Process-driven and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects.
- Team player with a commitment to excellence and high standards.
- Strong and effective content writing and editing accuracy.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite and Internet research.
Compensation
The compensation range for this position is $80,000-$110,000 USD. The target hiring range for this role may vary based on geographic location and other factors, including merit or performance, demonstrated proficiency, skills for the role, education, travel requirements, and experience. The posted range reflects our ability to hire at different titles and levels depending on background and experience. The company reserves the right to offer additional compensation at its discretion, for example, in the form of a discretionary bonus or sales commission.
Amplix does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by federal, state, or local law.
Key skills/competency
- Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
- NIST CSF
- HIPAA Compliance
- PCI Compliance
- Project Management
- Security Program Development
- Client Relationship Management
- Consulting
- Risk Management
- Incident Response Planning
Skills & topics
- Senior Cybersecurity Consultant
- Cybersecurity
- Risk Assessment
- Compliance
- NIST
- HIPAA
- PCI
- Consulting
- IT Advisory
- Security Program
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight relevant experience in cybersecurity risk assessments, compliance frameworks (HIPAA, NIST, PCI), and project management. Quantify achievements where possible.
- Showcase certifications: Emphasize your Security+, CISSP, CISA, or PCI QSA certifications, or your eligibility to obtain them, to demonstrate expertise.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss your project management abilities, communication style, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Research Amplix: Understand their mission, values, and approach to technology advisory and cybersecurity to align your application and interview responses.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key cybersecurity frameworks used by Amplix?
- Amplix frequently utilizes frameworks such as HIPAA, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST-CSF), and PCI DSS for their cybersecurity risk assessments and compliance projects.
- What experience level is required for the Senior Cybersecurity Consultant role at Amplix?
- Amplix typically looks for candidates with 6-8 years of related experience in cybersecurity, although equivalent experience or relevant coursework may also be considered.
- Does Amplix require specific cybersecurity certifications for this role?
- While not always mandatory, Amplix highly values certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CISA, or PCI QSA, or eligibility to obtain them, for their Senior Cybersecurity Consultant positions.
- What is the typical career growth path for a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant at Amplix?
- At Amplix, a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant can grow into roles with greater project leadership, client management responsibilities, or specialization in emerging areas like AI Governance, alongside opportunities for career advancement within the IT advisory firm.
- How does Amplix handle remote work for its consultants?
- Amplix has a hybrid approach, with offices and remote employees across the country. While headquartered in Norwood, MA, they accommodate remote employees, fostering a national company with a close-knit culture.
- What is the expected salary range for a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant at Amplix?
- The compensation range for this position at Amplix is $80,000 to $110,000 USD, with the final offer dependent on factors like location, experience, and skills.
- How does Amplix ensure diversity and inclusion in its hiring process for cybersecurity roles?
- Amplix is committed to equal opportunity and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.