Plante Moran
2026 Cybersecurity Consultant Entry Level Staff
Plante Moran, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Count on us.
Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us.
Our management consulting team focuses on our clients' critical business needs. From information technology to cybersecurity and everything in between, our integrated solution approach is designed to help enable and manage growth, leverage resources, and mitigate costs and risks. At Plante Moran, we have the privilege of serving clients and providing consultative services as they face challenges and seek new opportunities.
Your role. Your work will include, but not be limited to:
Performs testing or reviews for multiple client projects to assist client efforts to enhance their cybersecurity posture including:
Penetration testing (e.g. external or internal network, wireless, web application, mobile etc.)
Vulnerability assessments
Social engineering assessments (e.g. phishing, vishing, physical impersonation, etc.)
Other technical security configuration reviews (i.e Microsoft 365, firewall, routers, etc.)
Participate in client meetings and present technical findings to clients i.e. IT and/or management/executives in an easy to understand manner
Work closely with other cyber teams to coordinate client projects
Interacts with other practice areas including but not limited to audit, tax, and other management consulting service groups
Applies consulting skills to support practice development efforts
Assists in proposal and engagement development
The qualifications
Required qualifications.
Pursuing Bachelors' Degree in IT Security (Management Information Systems, Information Security/Assurance, or Computer Science) or related field is required
Practice with operating systems such as Windows and Linux, as well as penetration and vulnerability testing tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, and CrackMapExec
A desire to provide excellent client service and a passion to expand your offensive security knowledge and skillset
Displays excellent verbal and written communication skills
Displays excellent time management and organization skills
Preferred qualifications.
Experience with hands-on penetration testing labs such as HacktheBox, Try Hack Me, VulnHub etc.
This is an exempt position that may require some local, national, and occasional international travel.
What makes us different? On the surface, we're one of the nation's largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you'll see what makes us different: we're a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody 's perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For," and an endless array of opportunities.At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So,what are you waiting for? Apply now.
Plante Moran enjoys a "Workplace for Your Day" model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.
Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person's ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize - and celebrate - our many human differences, we're able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace.
Interestedapplicantsmust submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of interest in our positions, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.
The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.
Under Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact, from any documents that you submit in connection with your application, information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting documentation.
Compensation information posted is based on a position being located in the state of CO, IL, or MA. Please review the position location for the applicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range for their position, as compensation decisions are determined through a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer market-based starting salaries that are consistent across individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry-level talent.
The compensation range for this role in CO, IL and MA is: $82,000.00 - $85,000.00
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Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us.
Our management consulting team focuses on our clients' critical business needs. From information technology to cybersecurity and everything in between, our integrated solution approach is designed to help enable and manage growth, leverage resources, and mitigate costs and risks. At Plante Moran, we have the privilege of serving clients and providing consultative services as they face challenges and seek new opportunities.
Your role. Your work will include, but not be limited to:
Performs testing or reviews for multiple client projects to assist client efforts to enhance their cybersecurity posture including:
Penetration testing (e.g. external or internal network, wireless, web application, mobile etc.)
Vulnerability assessments
Social engineering assessments (e.g. phishing, vishing, physical impersonation, etc.)
Other technical security configuration reviews (i.e Microsoft 365, firewall, routers, etc.)
Participate in client meetings and present technical findings to clients i.e. IT and/or management/executives in an easy to understand manner
Work closely with other cyber teams to coordinate client projects
Interacts with other practice areas including but not limited to audit, tax, and other management consulting service groups
Applies consulting skills to support practice development efforts
Assists in proposal and engagement development
The qualifications
Required qualifications.
Pursuing Bachelors' Degree in IT Security (Management Information Systems, Information Security/Assurance, or Computer Science) or related field is required
Practice with operating systems such as Windows and Linux, as well as penetration and vulnerability testing tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, and CrackMapExec
A desire to provide excellent client service and a passion to expand your offensive security knowledge and skillset
Displays excellent verbal and written communication skills
Displays excellent time management and organization skills
Preferred qualifications.
Experience with hands-on penetration testing labs such as HacktheBox, Try Hack Me, VulnHub etc.
This is an exempt position that may require some local, national, and occasional international travel.
What makes us different? On the surface, we're one of the nation's largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you'll see what makes us different: we're a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody 's perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For," and an endless array of opportunities.At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So,what are you waiting for? Apply now.
Plante Moran enjoys a "Workplace for Your Day" model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.
Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person's ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize - and celebrate - our many human differences, we're able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace.
Interestedapplicantsmust submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of interest in our positions, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.
The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.
Under Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact, from any documents that you submit in connection with your application, information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting documentation.
Compensation information posted is based on a position being located in the state of CO, IL, or MA. Please review the position location for the applicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range for their position, as compensation decisions are determined through a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer market-based starting salaries that are consistent across individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry-level talent.
The compensation range for this role in CO, IL and MA is: $82,000.00 - $85,000.00
#J-18808-Ljbffr