Financial Services Cybersecurity Senior Consultant

Crowe is seeking a Financial Services Cybersecurity Senior Consultant to help clients strengthen their security programs from assessment through implementation. This on-site role in Indianapolis partners with client security, risk, and IT teams to elevate cyber resilience and ensure responsible integration of AI into security initiatives across industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support cybersecurity risk assessments, IT internal audits, and regulatory readiness initiatives (for example HIPAA, GDPR, CMMC, etc.) across client engagements.
• 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/ML use in business processes, with a focus on secure and responsible implementation.
• Conduct assessments focused on business resiliency and incident response readiness to help organizations mature their resilience capabilities.
• Support clients in aligning cybersecurity programs with leading frameworks (NIST CSF, NIST 800.53, CIS, integrated control frameworks, etc.).
• 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, assisting in building, enhancing, and operationalizing 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/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
• Windows, Linux/Unix
• SQL, Oracle
• HIPAA, GDPR, CMMC
• NIST CSF, NIST 800.53, CIS
• AI/ML

Preferred

• Strong project management, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills, with the ability to tailor messages to 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.