Senior Associate- Cyber Risk

Job Description

At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you're starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you'll love from top to bottom - we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals.

EisnerAmper is looking to hire a Senior Associate to join its Risk & Compliance Services practice as a dedicated member of the IT Risk, Data Privacy & Security team. We're looking for a technically strong professional who can bridge the gap between IT operations and compliance. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on systems experience who enjoys using their technical knowledge to help clients strengthen security, meet regulatory requirements, and prepare for audits.

What it Means to Work for EisnerAmper:

• You will get to be part of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry

• You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance

• You will join a culture that has received multiple top "Places to Work" awards

  • We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create new solutions

  • We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation

  • Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work

What Work You Will be Responsible For:

• Lead end-to-end deliveryof defensive cybersecurity consulting engagements-from scoping to executive read-out-covering Risk & Compliance, Cloud and Application Security, Security Operations, and more.

• Assess client Windows Server environments, Active Directory structures, and access controls to identify security and compliance gaps.

• Evaluate and provide guidance on Office 365/Azure or AWS configurations, including security, compliance, and identity management settings.

• Review network infrastructure (firewalls, VLANs, routing) and interpret configurations for compliance with internal or industry frameworks.

• Advise CISOs and senior stakeholderson cybersecurity program maturity and co-develop strategic roadmaps toward enhanced cyber resilience.

• Design actionable remediation plansand oversee their implementation to ensure measurable progress.

• Collaborate cross-functionallyto develop innovative service offerings, reusable accelerators, and thought leadership content.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree
  5+ years of experience administering Windows Server environments, with a solid understanding of Active Directory structure and permissions.

• Familiarity with Office365/Azure or AWS administration, including security/compliance features.

• Knowledge of network infrastructure and device configurations, with the ability to interpret firewall rules, VLAN/routing, and other general network configurations.

• Exposure to EDR platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Defender for Endpoint)

• Ability to perform scripting or automation tasks using languages such as Powershell

• Microsoft and/or AWS certification

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of foundational security principles such as least privilege, patch hygiene, and secure configuration baselines.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical findings to clients and collaborate effectively with external audit and IT teams.

• Experience with Cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, ISO, CIS, etc.

EisnerAmper is proud to be a merit-based employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of veteran or disability status orany protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

About our Risk & Compliance Team:

Specializing in services such as risk advisory and technology risk, RCS employees aren't just passionate about technology, but we see it as our driving force for innovation and forward thinking. We're committed to serving as advocates to our clients, enabling them to navigate, transform, secure, and maintain processes and controls they need to reach their unique goals. Whether it's complying with a new regulatory requirement or automating controls within a process, providing peace of mind for those "what's next" moments is our mantra and unique promise to clients.

Risk & Compliance Services employees are encouraged to think like an owner when supporting clients. Through this entrepreneurial and business-first mindset, we're pushed to take a step outside of our comfort zones and deliver solutions that both create a lasting business impact for our clients and allow us to grow as professionals.

Our core values of trust, integrity and accountability allow us to act as strategic innovators. Because when we build trust with each other, we can bring new ideas to the table and execute them without fear of failure.

About EisnerAmper:

EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax, and business advisory firms, with approximately 450 partners and 4,500 employess across the world. We combine responsiveness with a long-range perspective; to help clients meet the pressing issues they face today and position them for success tomorrow.

Our clients are enterprises as diverse as sophisticated financial institutions and start-ups, global public firms, and middle-market companies, as well as high net worth individuals, family offices, not-for-profit organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures across a variety of industries. We are also engaged by the attorneys, financial professionals, bankers, and investors who serve these clients.

Should you need any accommodations to complete this application please email: talentacquisition@eisneramper.com

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Baton Rouge

For NYC and California, the expected salary range for this position is between

80000

and

115000

The range for the position in other geographies may vary based on market differences.The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.