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Cybersecurity and Privacy Associate - Summer 2024 - New York

Grant Thornton LLP (US)

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Sep 29

💼 Graduate Job

New York

🤑 $85K

The ideal candidate for the Cybersecurity and Privacy Associate position in New York must have a B.S. in Engineering or Computer Science, strong business and technical skills, excellent problem-solving and communication abilities, effective time management skills, and the willingness to learn and work in a team environment. They should also have a B.S. in Cybersecurity or Information Security, and a J.D. degree with an interest in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy is a plus.
The Cybersecurity and Privacy Associate will work closely with the team on various projects, including ethical hacking, cyber threat monitoring, cloud security, and privacy protection. They will also contribute to business growth and assist with the development of thought leadership.

Graduate Job

Software Engineering•New York

With the rise in Cyber breaches across industries, companies are aggressively looking for consultants to help them protect their critical assets and proactively prepare and respond to Cyber breaches. The threat actors have shifted from simple, nuisance based Cyber hacks to criminals, activists, ransom hacks and nation states.
Our Cybersecurity & Privacy practice offers an opportunity for you to leverage your technology background and experience to broaden your business and project management skills in a rewarding and challenging environment. Individuals will work on projects across our portfolio of Cybersecurity & Privacy and will assist in the development of Cyber risk strategies, identity and access management programs, network security, Cyber security analytics, ethical hacking, cloud security, privacy & data protection, artificial intelligence, etc.
Interested candidates should have analytical skills, be strong “thinkers”, with an affinity for learning and innovation. Interested candidates should be self-starters and should demonstrate strength in or a desire to build skills related to Grant Thornton’s core values of: Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect, and Responsibility.

B.S. in Engineering within Computer, Computer Science, Information Systems
B.S. in Computer Science
B.S. program in Data analytics, Informatics, Management with Cybersecurity (minor)
B.S. program with a specialization in Technology – “Hands on technology experience”
Strong business and technical aptitude and problem-solving skills
Likes to learn the business of our clients to help them solve problems
Ability to bridge the gap between business strategy and Cybersecurity/technology to help deliver sustainable solutions to our clients
Excellent thinking, analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Effective time management skills for handling multiple priorities and simultaneous projects
Enthusiasm to learn through a combination of structured, on-the-job, and self-directed training
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a team environment
B.S. in Cybersecurity or Information Security
Optional – Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree with interest in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy

Bachelors

Software Engineering

Associates can expect to work closely with the Cybersecurity & Privacy team on all phases of the engagement lifecycle including planning, engagement management, and project wrap up. Some of the typical projects are:
Ethical Hacking
Cyber Threat Monitoring
Cloud Security
Identity and Access Management
Privacy and Data Protection
Cyber Incident Management
Cyber War Gaming
Cyber Strategy and Program Design
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Cybersecurity
Secure Code Design
Business Strategy and Cyber strategy Alignment
In addition, Associates are expected to actively contribute to business growth by identifying business development opportunities, participating in marketing and brand initiatives, and assisting with the development of Grant Thornton thought leadership.

Work type

Full time

Work mode

office

Location

New York

Salary

85000 USD

Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.