Junior Cybersecurity Security Associate

Company Description

Elteni is a boutique cybersecurity consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations strengthen their security posture through expert-driven, highly personalized engagements. We are not a "check-the-box" firm, we go beyond compliance to provide strategic, actionable cybersecurity advisory tailored to each client's environment, risk profile, and business goals. Our clients range from financial services firms (including hedge funds, private equity, and venture capital) to emerging technology and professional services organizations that value depth, trust, and long-term partnership.

At Elteni, you'll be part of a tight-knit team of cybersecurity professionals who take pride in their craft, operate with integrity, and deliver meaningful results, without the bureaucracy of large consulting firms.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior team members to plan and execute cybersecurity engagements, ensuring high-quality deliverables and consistent client satisfaction.
• Perform a variety of cybersecurity assessments leveraging Elteni's proprietary tools and methodologies, including vulnerability assessments, technical network assessments, cloud security reviews (Azure, AWS, GCP), Microsoft 365 reviews
• Develop and enhance cybersecurity documentation, such as policies, procedures, incident response plans (IRP), and business continuity plans (BCP).
• Contribute to third-party risk assessments by sending and reviewing diligence requests, interpreting findings, and advising clients on mitigation strategies.
• Assist with preparing and presenting clear, concise, and technically accurate reports for a range of client stakeholders, from technical staff to management.
• Assist with providing actionable recommendations for improving clients' security posture, drawing on your technical and risk management expertise.
• Participate in internal initiatives related to service improvement, process development, and knowledge sharing across the team.

Qualifications

• Extremely strong oral and written communication skills is a must
• Basic understanding of technical security as it applies to infrastructure, network, application, cloud, and mobility domains
• Conceptual knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST , NIST CSF, CIS, COBIT, etc.
• Ability to translate remediation advice to technical and non-technical professionals
• Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to new initiatives and ever-changing client needs
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize effectively
• Proactive in one's own education and career progression; volunteers for and shows initiative on both internal and external projects and tasks
• Motivation and desire to learn
• No prior work experience is needed, however exposure to information security is preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent training (preferred) ideally with a concentration in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a comparable field.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending