Sr. Cyber Security Acquisition Specialist

**Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?**

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm providing technical, scientific, and financial expertise across all assets and value at risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high-stakes events demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

We have over 100 locations worldwide. We are highly committed to all members of our community, both employees and clients. Our organization focuses on promoting a sense of community and inspiring our people to achieve results that exceed goals.

We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Cyber Security Specialist to join our IT team. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly driven person with a well-rounded skill set to join the cyber security team.

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To be considered for this position, please submit your resume in English._**

The Cyber Security Specialist will lead the efforts in securing Acquisitions during the integration process. This role will be responsible to ensure that cyber risks identified with any new acquisition are handled appropriately. In many cases, the Sr. Cyber Security Specialist will plan and take remedial action directly in a hands-on capacity.

The Sr. Cyber Security Acquisitions Specialist will report directly to the CISO and partner with the virtual Acquisitions Integration team to identify, detect, prioritize, and remediate cyber risks as necessary.

**Responsibilities**:

- Drive cyber risk to acceptable levels for Acquisitions.
- Own the relationship with Third Party Cyber Risk Assessment partner for new Acquisitions.
- Ensure timely completion of initial assessment from Third Party.
- Based on risk levels, drive timely remediation of identified vulnerabilities, configuration issues, and other cyber security gaps either directly or with stakeholders.
- Directly monitor for new risks across IT Assets and drive remediation as necessary.
- Maintain up-to-date tracker of all issues requiring remediation.
- Proactively communicating with stakeholders to understand requirements, timelines, etc.
- Flexibility to work varying hours in case of an incident or other business requirements.
- Continuously work to improve the Acquisition Cyber Risk Program.

**Attributes & Background**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in Cyber/Information Security required
- Certifications (at least one of these is required) CSX-P, CISSP or CASP+
- Full English Fluency at a professional level.
- Proven experience using Risk-based analysis to prioritize.
- Demonstrated ability to pay close attention to technical details.
- Demonstrated experience in analyzing vulnerability reports and data for deep understanding.
- Deep experience with cloud-based security and systems management tools.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Capability to work on multiple tasks with shifting and sometimes conflicting priorities.
- Able to work collaboratively with other teams and departments.
- Experience collaborating with remote colleagues.
- Experience working with vendors and managing vendor relationships.
- Experience collaborating with Application, Infrastructure, Network, HelpDesk, and Security teams.
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and flexibility to work collaboratively with others in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to communicate and articulate technical and non-technical information in a clear and understandable manner.

**Work Location & Type**
- Colombia or Mexico Remote
- Travel: Limited to none
- Must have high speed internet connection at home if remote
- If working remotely, a quiet work environment is required

J.S. Held is dedicated to becoming the global leader in providing multi-disciplinary consulting services to the construction, government, healthcare, industrial, insurance, energy, legal, and technology, communities. We have diverse practice areas including Construction Advisory, Financial Investigations, Forensic Accounting & Economics, Forensic Architecture & Engineering, Surety, Environmental Health & Safety, Equipment, Toxicology, and Building & Property Consulting, among other disciplines. J.S. Held is devoted to recruiting and cultivating top industry talent to build a collaborative and diverse team of experts. We leverage our experience to provide local, cost-efficient solutions and an unrivaled client experience. **We embrace diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal**