{"id":1663496,"url":"https://alion.io/job/dean-dorton-cybersecurity-consultant","title":"Cybersecurity Consultant","company":{"id":2120518,"name":"Dean Dorton","domain":"deandorton.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/deandorton","size_band":"11-50","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workable","truth_index":null},"role":"Security","role_family":"Security","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Louisville, United States","Cincinnati, United States","Lexington, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":91000,"max_usd":208000,"period":"year","method":"role_country_seniority_unknown","sample_n":2855},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Azure","optional":false},{"name":"PowerShell","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false},{"name":"SIEM","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-11T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-11","last_verified_at":"2026-10-14T08:42:04Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":33,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":33},"description":"About Dean Dorton\nDean Dorton’s team makes up one of the largest advisory firms in the United States. We thrive when you thrive! We are here to help you succeed in every step of your development and career as you work with nationally recognized experts in a recognized best place to work.\nOur core values guide how we work, lead, and support one another every day. They are:\nIntegrity - We do the right thing, integrity guides our decisions.\nRelationships - We value people, relationships drive our impact.\nCollaboration - We win as one team, collaboration fuels our success.\nGrowth - We stay curious, growth is our mindset.\nAbout the Role\nThe Cybersecurity Risk and Compliance Consultant plays a crucial role in ensuring the security of our clients' systems and data. This role oversees daily operations, identifies process improvements, conducts assessments, and provides expert cybersecurity support tailored to client needs. Consultants are also expected to support and mentor junior team members.\nWe are looking for a proactive, high-initiative consultant who wants to do real security work - not just ticket shuffling.\nIn this role, you’ll split your time between frontline threat response (EDR, email, and identity alerts) and proactive security posture management (monthly policy reviews for client firewalls, EDR, and email systems).\nWe are specifically looking for someone who wants to grow into running our SOC. If you're a self-starter who gets frustrated by manual, repetitive tasks and immediately thinks, \"How can I automate this?\" - you’ll fit right in.\nEssential Duties & Responsibilities\nThe essential duties & responsibilities of the Cybersecurity Risk & Compliance Consultant role are outlined below in correlation with Dean Dorton’s performance management impact areas.\nTechnical\nSupport client engagements and internal initiatives, requiring a variety of tasks that may include: \nAlert Triage & Response: Review, investigate, and remediate alerts across EDR, Email, and Identity platforms with strong autonomy.\n Security Posture Management: Perform monthly reviews of client security configurations (Firewalls, EDR policies, Email security) to ensure tools are actually doing their job.\nProcess & Automation: Identify manual bottlenecks in our workflow and build scripts/automations to make the SOC faster and smarter.\nSOC Development: Help build processes, playbooks, and standards as you work toward a leadership role within the team.\nConduct light security assessments and provide actionable recommendations.\nIdentify and implement process improvements to strengthen security posture.\nCollaborate with clients to understand their security needs and tailor services accordingly.\nProvide guidance on current security trends, tools, and threats.\nMentor junior cybersecurity consultants and support their growth.\nBehavioral\nSupport MSS Client Engagements and Internal Initiatives, requiring a variety of tasks that may include:\nHigh Initiative & Ownership: You don't wait to be told what to do. If you see a problem or a gap in our coverage, you take the reins and fix it.\n Driven by Automation: You have a keen interest in scripting/automation (Python, PowerShell, API integrations, SOAR) to eliminate repetitive tasks.\nLong-Term Growth Mindset: You’re looking for a home where you can stick around, master the environment, and step up to lead the SOC team over time.\nCommunicate effectively with clients and team members, to understand evolving needs and provide proactive security support.\nClear Communicator: You can explain technical issues clearly to team members and articulate policy recommendations effectively.\nSupport the performance and quality of client engagements by managing tasks efficiently and identifying opportunities for improvement.\nDemonstrate confidence and sound judgment when making recommendations that reduce security risks and protect client data.\nShow flexibility and accountability by managing responsibilities effectively, adapting to evolving security needs, and contributing to a collaborative team environment.\nMaintain strong interpersonal relationships to ensure client satisfaction and trust.\nNon-Charge\nStay current on emerging cybersecurity trends, tools, and threats.\nContribute to team knowledge sharing and internal process enhancements.\nRepresent Dean Dorton’s cybersecurity practice in client meetings and thought leadership.\nSupport recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of team members.\nChampion Dean Dorton's culture and values in every engagement.\nRequirements\nExperience & Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.\nMinimum of 2 years of experience in information security, with a focus on managed security services.\nPrior experience triaging and responding to security alerts\nPrior experience building scripts or automations to streamline security workflows\nRelevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC are preferred.\nEssential Skills:\nExceptional interpersonal and communication skills.\nAdvanced problem-solving and analytical abilities.\nStrong understanding of security monitoring tools and processes.\nAbility to manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously.\nProficiency in developing and implementing process improvements\nSoftware & Tools\nFamiliarity with security information and event management (SIEM) tools\nExperience with endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions\nExperience with email security platforms\nExperience with Azure and O365 Security\nKnowledge of vulnerability management tools\nKnowledge of scripting/coding with PowerShell/Python\nProficiency in using project management tools. \nTravel:\nThis position requires minimal travel to Dean Dorton offices or client locations.\nBenefits\nThe Fun Stuff\nWork isn’t all work! We want to make your experience at Dean Dorton a great one. From your health and happiness to your long-term satisfaction, we focus on YOU! A few highlights are listed below:\nFlexible work schedules and environment\nUnlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)\nPaid family leave, medical leave, and maternity/paternity leave programs\nRetirement benefits, including a best-in-class employer match and automatic profit sharing.\nTelemedicine, mental health resources and wellness program reimbursement\nThis job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by team members assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Additionally, responsibilities and duties may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.\nDean Dorton is an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to growing and empowering an inclusive community within Dean Dorton and our industry which is why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of the best and brightest from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives across the organization. We welcome anyone of any race, religion, color, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, ancestry, handicap, medical condition, disability, marital status, age, sexual orientation or gender.\nWe do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from staffing agencies, recruiters, or search firms. 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