Cybersecurity Team Member

Job Description

About company

Crowe is a prominent public accounting, consulting, and technology firm in the United States, operating for over 80 years. They are recognized as one of the country’s best places to work and serve clients globally as an independent member of Crowe Global, a network comprising more than 200 firms in over 130 countries.

Crowe’s core DNA revolves around delivering excellent service through innovation, consistently investing in advanced ideas like AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions. They provide audit services to public and private entities, alongside tax, advisory, risk, and performance services.

The company emphasizes building a meaningful and rewarding career for its employees, offering flexibility to balance work and life. They foster an environment where individuals are trusted to deliver results, are embraced for who they are, and receive care for their well-being. Crowe prioritizes nurturing careers, ensuring equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. They operate with core values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship, expecting all employees to act ethically and with integrity. Crowe is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities, providing comprehensive benefits and dedicated career coaching to support professional growth.

Job description, detailed

This role is for a Cybersecurity team member within Crowe’s Consulting Practice. The primary focus of the position is to assist clients in assessing and enhancing their information security posture, technology implementations, and regulatory compliance.

Key aspects of the job include:

• Skill Development: The team is committed to developing the candidate’s Information Security skillset significantly over the first couple of years, empowering them to take risks, challenge themselves in specialized areas, and generate impactful solutions.
• Work Environment: This is described as “not a typical desk job,” emphasizing hands-on, in-the-field work alongside experienced security professionals at client locations worldwide from day one.
• Travel: A willingness to travel as needed, based on client or project requirements, is essential.
• Client Exposure: Candidates will serve a diverse range of clients, from small businesses to global companies, across various industries including financial services, life sciences, public sector, technology, and consumer markets.
• Team Collaboration: The team comprises individuals from diverse backgrounds and experience levels, fostering an environment for sharing ideas and knowledge. Experienced team members also have opportunities to present research and techniques at security conferences.
• Required Skills and Requirements:
• Travel: Willingness to travel based on client/project needs.
• Information Technology Fundamentals:
• Knowledge of basic network services (TCP/IP, HTTP, SSH, SMB, DNS), their OSI model layer, and technical function.
• Understanding of Routing and Switching.
• Proficiency in System Administration (Windows & Active Directory and/or Linux/Unix).
• Familiarity with Database Administration (e.g., Microsoft SQL, Oracle, Mongo, PostgreSQL).
• Knowledge of Cloud Systems (Azure, Google Cloud, AWS).
• Information Security Concepts: Understanding of Risk Management, Cybersecurity Governance, System and Application Hardening (Security Engineering), Network Infrastructure Security, Access Management, Security Assessments, Security Operations, and compliance with various frameworks (SOC, ISO) and regulations (GDPR, CPRA, FedRAMP, CMMC, Data Privacy).
• Technical Writing: Strong skills using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Passion and Growth: A strong passion for Information Security, willingness to share knowledge, and a desire for continuous personal growth through professional education, self-study, technical certifications, and mentoring less experienced team members.
• Work Ethic: Capability to independently manage time and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Ability to effectively communicate complex technical findings to non-technical audiences, including company officers (CEOs, CIOs, CFOs, COOs) and Audit Committees.
• Education: Crowe seeks college students pursuing degrees in preferred majors such as Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Network Security, Cyber Forensics, Systems or Network Engineering and Administration, Computer Science, or Software Engineering.
• Compensation: The estimated hourly wage range for this role is $27.00 – $42.00, which is subject to factors like skill sets, experience, training, and business needs. This range estimate has not been adjusted for geographic differentials.
• Culture: Candidates are expected to uphold Crowe’s core values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship, acting ethically and with integrity at all times.
• Benefits & Growth: Employees receive a comprehensive total rewards package and benefit from consistent meetings with a Career Coach to guide their professional goals and aspirations in an inclusive culture.