Financial Services Cybersecurity Senior Consultant

Crowe is seeking a Financial Services Cybersecurity Senior Consultant to deliver practical cybersecurity and risk solutions for clients across industries. This onsite role in Dallas, TX involves assessing cybersecurity posture, designing security programs, evaluating IT controls, and guiding responsible integration of AI into security programs. The position offers an annual base compensation range of USD 80,500 to 159,300 per year.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support cybersecurity risk assessments, IT internal audits, and regulatory readiness efforts, including HIPAA, GDPR, and CMMC, among others.
• Evaluate and test IT controls, application controls, security configurations, and interface/integration security.
• Provide guidance on security architecture, identity and access management, data protection, and cloud security across Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Assess and advise on emerging technologies including AI and ML use in business processes, with a focus on responsible and secure implementation.
• Conduct assessments focused on business resiliency and incident response readiness to help organizations mature their resilience programs.
• Support clients in aligning their cybersecurity programs with leading frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, CIS, and integrated control frameworks.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders, including C-suite and board-level leadership, through clear written and verbal communication.
• Act as a strategic advisor to client security and risk functions, helping to build, enhance, and operationalize cybersecurity programs across governance, risk, and compliance and business resiliency.
• Serve as an extension of client teams to lead or support program execution activities, including control implementation, metrics and reporting, issue remediation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and supervise junior consultants; contribute to team development and internal knowledge-sharing.
• Participate in practice development, including service innovation and thought leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT audit, risk advisory, or related consulting or industry roles.
• Working knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux/Unix) and databases (SQL, Oracle, etc.).
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and cybersecurity frameworks.

Technologies

• Azure
• AWS
• GCP
• AI/ML
• NIST CSF
• NIST 800-53
• CIS

Preferred

• Strong project management, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills, with the ability to tailor messages to both technical and executive audiences.
• Experience with or curiosity about AI and automation tools in cybersecurity, including secure implementation practices and risk assessments.
• Progress toward or possession of certifications such as CISSP, CRISC, CISM, or similar.

Our Benefits

Crowe emphasizes a strong people experience, offering a comprehensive total rewards package to support employees. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you.

How You Can Grow

The firm nurtures talent within an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have regular interactions with a Career Coach who can guide your career goals and aspirations. Learn more about where talent can prosper at Crowe.

More About Crowe

Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. The firm applies its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities, while also supporting clients with tax, advisory, risk, and performance services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as a leading workplace and serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global.