Posted:
10/3/2024, 7:39:58 AM
Location(s):
Iowa, United States ⋅ Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level
Field(s):
Software Engineering
We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.
We are currently looking for technical Consultants for our Security, Privacy and Risk Consulting (SPR) practice. The candidate will work with teams of security and privacy staff in a wide variety of systems environments. Our SPR Consulting team serves the Information Security and Data Privacy related needs of our clients. This team assists clients with selecting, improving, controlling, securing, managing and monitoring the appropriate systems to address their information needs. We serve a diverse base of clients in a variety of industries, and understanding how technology impacts the operation and growth of organizations is what we do best.
As a Consulting Associate, you will jump start your career through a comprehensive training and development program where you will be exposed to all our Consulting Solution Practices. This training will include:
Consulting process, tools and methods
Client engagement economics
Presentation and business writing skills
Time management and project delivery
Communication skills
Examples of candidate's responsibilities include:
Assess security of client networks, hosts, and applications
Determine technical, business impact and likelihood of identified security issues and provide remediation guidance to clients
Perform analysis and testing to verify the strengths and weaknesses of mobile and web applications and web services (SOAP, WSDL, UDDI)
Perform Internet penetration testing using blackbox and whitebox methodologies
Review application code, system configurations and device configurations using manual and automated techniques
Measure and report clients’ compliance with established industry or government requirements
Identify leaked client data on open and closed (Deep and Dark Web) sources
Perform analytical investigations into specific threat actors, ransomware, and campaigns
Communicate technical findings to a non-technical audience effectively
Create and review threat intelligence programs for clients using established intelligence models
Work with RSM consulting professionals with a variety of credentials including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Systems Security Professionals® (CISSP®); Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA®), Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM®), Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA®)
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university by the time employment commences with a major in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems Management, Information Security, intelligence, digital forensics, cybersecurity or other similar degrees
Technical background in computer science and cybersecurity related fields
Strong knowledge of computer network technologies, protocols/topologies, digital forensics and endpoint protection, or threat intelligence
Software development, programming and/or scripting experience (Perl, Python, C, Java, PHP, ASP, etc.)
Ability to track threat actors across Dark Web criminal forums and marketplaces and ability to communicate findings
Ability to track malware campaigns and understand adversarial activity from an intelligence perspective
Basic understanding of intelligence, including intelligence lifecycle, Kill Chain, Diamond model, and Priority Intelligence Requirements
Proven track record of an analytical and curious mindset in problem solving
The ability to interpret and convey technical information through written and oral communications to all levels of technical aptitude, including senior management
High degree of integrity and confidentiality, as well as ability to adhere to company policies and best practices
Possess a strong internal drive and motivation for continuous improvement
A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
Practical hands-on or lab experience with IT infrastructure components such as servers, firewalls, IDS systems and other network infrastructure components
Practical hands-on or lab experience with security applications, such as a AppScan, Metasploit, BurbSuite, Nessus, Social Engineering Toolkit, Kali Linux, etc., or other commercial and public domain security tools
Operating system configuration and security experience (HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, AIX, etc.)
Configuration and security experience with web servers and web applications (Apache HTTP/Tomcat, Microsoft IIS, Sun One, Oracle iPlanet, IBM WebSphere, etc.)
Database Configuration and Security experience (MySQL, Microsoft SQL, IBM DB2, Sybase, Oracle, etc.)
Familiar with security testing techniques such as network discovery, port and service identification, vulnerability scanning, network sniffing, fuzzing, penetration testing, configuration reviews, firewall rule reviews, social engineering, wireless penetration testing and password cracking
Internship or overall experience with threat intelligence vendor or familiarity with various threat intelligence tools and platforms
At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].
RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.
RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSM’s background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, click here.
At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Compensation Range: $56,320 - $67,200Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.
Website: https://rsmus.com/
Headquarter Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1926
Industries: Accounting ⋅ Consulting ⋅ Financial Services