About Careertakes

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Position overview

Confidential Client's cybersecurity practice is hiring an Associate Security Consultant to join an entry-level consulting team. You will work on real client engagements across areas such as Identity & Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security, Threat Management, Security Operations (SOC), Data & Application Security, and Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC). This role blends hands-on technical work, client collaboration, and professional development.

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What You’ll Do

• Work on client engagements to help design, implement, and validate security solutions that protect applications, systems, and data.
• Gather business and technical requirements with client teams and contribute to solution design and delivery.
• Support Enterprise-wide Access Management efforts: authentication, authorization, identity lifecycle, and secure access processes.
• Assist with security architecture, cloud security, application security, monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.
• Use and integrate modern cybersecurity platforms, automation tools, and AI-enhanced security operations technologies.
• Document technical findings, prepare recommendations, and communicate results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Travel to client sites as required (willingness to travel up to 100%).

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What We're Looking For (required)

• Familiarity with network architecture and network security principles, authentication/authorization methods, and encryption protocols.
• Exposure to one or more cybersecurity domains: Threat Management, Security Operations, Data & Application Security, Identity & Access Management, Cloud & Infrastructure Security, or GRC.
• Working knowledge of programming or scripting (Python, C/C++, Go/Golang, Bash, or C#) and exposure to automation, testing, or secure development practices.
• Experience with or exposure to security tools: vulnerability scanners, firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and monitoring platforms.
• Understanding of security operations concepts, threat detection, and incident response workflows.
• Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and a demonstrated willingness to learn new technologies and consulting methods.

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Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, MIS, or related field (preferred).
• Familiarity with enterprise security platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel/Defender, CrowdStrike, Splunk, Palo Alto XSIAM, or Google SecOps.
• Industry certifications or coursework (CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or relevant cloud/security certifications) are a plus.
• Knowledge of secure application development, mobile security, or identity/authentication solutions.

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Compensation & logistics

• Estimated base salary: $91,300 per year (estimated).
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Willingness to travel up to 100%.
• Location: Highland Park, TX (on-site and client-facing assignments as required).

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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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