[Hiring] Cybersecurity Consultant @Apptad, Inc.

September 15, 2026

Role Description

Perform NYDFS cybersecurity regulation assessments and Security Control Assessments
Evaluate compliance with 23 NYCRR Part 500 requirements
Conduct regulatory readiness and examination support reviews
Assess control design and operating effectiveness
Develop compliance scorecards and maturity assessments
Operational NYDFS evidence tracking across in-scope applications (with clear status and aging visibility)
Validated and organized evidence artifacts maintained in the agreed repository structure and naming convention
A prioritized list of out-of-compliance risk assessments and a remediation action plan (where applicable)
Weekly status update package (progress, blockers, top risks, at-risk items, next steps)
A documented process improvement plan for the annual NYDFS attestation cycle (templates, cadence, QA checks, escalation path, and metrics)
Work closely with external application vendor contacts to ensure application compliance and customer's applications/data remain secure
Execute risk-based IT audits
Develop audit plans, audit programs, and test procedures
Conduct walkthroughs and control validation
Review evidence and perform sample testing
Document audit observations and recommendations
Prepare audit workpapers and audit report
Facilitate stakeholder workshops
Present assessment findings to executive leadership
Advise CISOs, CIOs, and compliance teams on NYDFS requirements
Assist customers in developing target operating models
Support cybersecurity program modernization initiatives

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
Strong English communication skills (written and verbal); ability to drive follow-ups with business stakeholders and vendor contacts
Experience coordinating evidence/artifact collection for audits, attestations, or regulatory requirements
Strong organization skills: tracking, repository hygiene, and maintaining audit-ready traceability
Ability to validate evidence for completeness and applicability; escalate gaps and drive closure
Project management fundamentals (status reporting, issue/risk escalation, etc)
5+ years of cybersecurity, risk, or compliance consulting experience
Strong understanding of NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR Part 500)
Experience conducting cybersecurity assessments and regulatory compliance reviews
Knowledge of cybersecurity governance and risk management practices
Excellent communication and client-facing skills

Requirements

Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC

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