2026 Cybersecurity Consultant Entry Level Staff

Plante Moran is a leading audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firm committed to fostering a supportive work culture. The Cybersecurity Consultant will collaborate with senior team members to assess client network security, analyze configurations, and produce actionable reports, while gaining hands-on experience in enterprise environments.ResponsibilitiesReview client network and firewall configurations to assess security posture, configuration quality, and alignment with best practicesReview client Cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.) and resources for security gaps, configuration quality, and alignment with best practicesAnalyze firewall rule sets, policies, and network segmentation for security gaps and improvement opportunitiesProduce clear, professional written reports summarizing findings, risks, and remediation recommendationsSupport security reviews of client environments and commonly used platforms (e.g. Microsoft/Linux Servers, and Virtualization platforms) by analyzing product configurations and security capabilitiesCollaborate closely with senior consultants, and work alongside penetration testing and attack teams as part of broader security engagementsAssist in maintaining consistent delivery capacity by building expertise that supports team scheduling and availabilityParticipate in ongoing skill development, including potential work within a cyber lab environmentDemonstrate professional judgment, including awareness of potential conflicts of interest and appropriate handling of sensitive client dataSkillsAcademic success (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0)Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related fieldStrong foundational knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, network services)Solid understanding of network security principles, including firewalls, access control, and segmentationExposure to firewall technologies (hardware and/or software-based), with an interest in developing deeper firewall engineering expertiseExposure to and understanding of Cloud technologies with an interest in Cloud architecture and developing a deeper knowledge of multiple cloud platformsAbility to understand and review technical configurations and translate findings into clear written documentationStrong analytical skills and attention to detailProfessional communication skills and ability to collaborate within cross-functional technical teams and professional clientsBenefitsHealth, dental, vision, disability, and life insuranceFlexible Time OffVarious pre-determined holidays401(k) planFlexible benefits plansBusiness-related travel expenseLodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related usePension planDiscretionary bonus planLimited paid sick timeCompany OverviewPlante Moran is an accounting and business advisory firm that offers audit, accounting, tax, and business advisory consulting services. It was founded in 1924, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.plantemoran.com.



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