Cybersecurity and Privacy Associate

About the Role

The Cybersecurity & Privacy practice provides a unique opportunity to leverage your technology background while expanding your business and project management skills in a dynamic and challenging environment. As part of our team, you’ll work on diverse projects across our Cybersecurity & Privacy services portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Cybersecurity & Privacy team on all phases of the engagement lifecycle including planning, engagement management, and project wrap-up.
• 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.

Typical Projects

• Cyber Strategy and Program Design.
• Business Strategy and Cyber Strategy Alignment.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Cybersecurity & Privacy.
• Privacy Compliance Program.
• Cookie and Consent Management.
• Data Protection.
• Cloud Security.
• Identity and Access Management.
• Cyber Threat Monitoring.
• Cyber Incident Management.
• Cyber War Gaming.
• Ethical Hacking.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Demonstrated digital fluency through the effective use of technology, data, and basic AI technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making.
• Strong business and technical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to bridge the gap between business strategy, technology, and Cybersecurity & Privacy compliance requirements 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.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Qualifications

• A degree in one of the following:
• 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”.
• B.S. in Cybersecurity or Information Security.
• Optional – Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree with interest in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Analytical skills.
• Strong “thinkers”.
• Affinity for learning and innovation.
• Self-starters.
• Desire to build skills related to Grant Thornton’s core values of: Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect, and Responsibility.

Base salary for this position in the firm’s Los Angeles, California office is $106,900 per year.