Associate Security Consultant 2027
The Associate Security Consultant at Confidential Client Cybersecurity supports clients in designing and implementing security solutions across various domains including cloud security, identity and access management, and threat management. This early-career role involves collaborating with experienced consultants on real client projects to develop technical and consulting skills while working with modern cybersecurity platforms and emerging technologies. The position requires a strong foundation in network security principles, programming, and security operations, with a willingness to travel extensively.
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Position overview
Confidential Client is seeking an Associate Security Consultant (entry-level) to join their cybersecurity practice in Chicago, IL. This role is an early-career consulting position where you'll support client engagements across cloud security, identity and access management (IAM), threat monitoring, security operations, and governance/risk. Estimated compensation: $67,195 per year (estimated).
What You’ll Do
- Collaborate with client teams and Confidential Client consultants to gather business and technical requirements and support security solution design
- Contribute to enterprise access management initiatives (authentication, authorization, identity, secure access)
- Participate across engagement phases: requirements analysis, solution design, implementation, testing, and operational support
- Assist with security architecture, application security, cloud security, monitoring, and threat management activities
- Work with modern cybersecurity platforms, automation tools, and AI-enhanced security operations technologies
- Build practical experience across platforms, architectures, security domains, and consulting methods
- Travel as required for client engagements (up to 100%)
Required technical & professional expertise
- Familiarity with network architecture and network security principles (authentication, authorization, encryption protocols)
- Exposure to one or more cybersecurity domains: Threat Management, Security Operations, Data & Application Security, Identity & Access Management, Cloud & Infrastructure Security, or Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Working knowledge of one or more programming or scripting languages (Python, C/C++, Go/Golang, Bash, C#) and exposure to testing/automation or secure development practices
- Experience with or exposure to security tools: vulnerability scanners, monitoring, firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption, or network analysis
- Understanding of cybersecurity operations concepts such as SIEM, SOAR, EDR, threat detection, and incident response workflows
- Interest in automation, AI-assisted security operations, and modern cloud security practices
- Willingness to travel up to 100%
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Mathematics, MIS, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
- Knowledge of network and application security, secure application development, or identity/authentication technologies
- Exposure to enterprise platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel/Defender, CrowdStrike, Google SecOps, Palo Alto XSIAM, Splunk, or related SIEM/SOAR/EDR products
- Industry coursework or certifications (CompTIA Security+, CISSP or similar) are a plus
Compensation & location
- Estimated salary: $67,195 per year (estimated)
- Location: Chicago, IL (on-site/consulting assignments may require travel)
- Employment type: Full-time
About Confidential Client
Confidential Client’s cybersecurity practice brings together consultants, architects, analysts, engineers, and technical specialists who help organizations strengthen resilience against evolving cyber threats. In this role you’ll work alongside experienced consultants on live client engagements while developing technical, consulting, and problem-solving skills in a collaborative environment.
Notes on hiring & equal opportunity
Confidential Client and Careertakes are committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce and will consider qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics. Candidates must be legally authorized to work where the role is located; Confidential Client will comply with all applicable employment and immigration laws.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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