Consulting Systems Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Consulting Systems Engineer (Cybersecurity): Conducting cybersecurity and technology operations assessments for corporate and private equity clients with an accent on risk identification and strategic road-mapping. Focus on deploying autonomous penetration testing solutions and providing executive-level remediation strategies.

Location: Must be eligible to work permanently in the US; travel required.

Company

Thrive is a technology solutions provider focusing on Cloud, Cyber Security, Networking, Disaster Recovery, and Managed Services.

What you will do

• Perform cybersecurity and technology operations assessments to document current states, identify risks, and develop strategic roadmaps.
• Configure and deploy autonomous penetration testing solutions, vulnerability scanners, and network discovery tools.
• Facilitate due diligence processes focusing on cybersecurity, operational strategy, and organizational risks for corporate and private equity clients.
• Develop executive-ready presentations capturing key findings and long-term strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate on scoping future engagements and proposals based on findings and customer priorities.
• Assess client technology investment strategies against industry benchmarks and recognized standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Management Information Systems, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity or IT.
• Must be eligible to work permanently in the US.
• Administrative-level knowledge of VMware, Hyper-V, Windows, UNIX/Linux, Microsoft 365, and Entra ID.
• Experience with public cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, and/or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of industry-standard cybersecurity frameworks, such as CIS controls.

Nice to have

• Existing CISSP or CISM certification, or willingness to achieve it rapidly.
• Operational experience in MSP, MSSP, healthcare, software/hi-tech, or manufacturing organizations.

Culture & Benefits

• "Work hard, play hard" environment designed for those passionate about building a lucrative career.
• Strong focus on providing guidance, training, and experience for professional development.
• Culture centered around engineering talent and a customer-centric approach to next-generation services.