ID255789 Junior Consultant – Cyber Security Team

Are you a recent graduate ready to start your career in Cybersecurity?
Come as YOU are – we’re open for talent!

We are currently looking for a Junior Consultant to join our Cyber Team. You will support our Technology – Cyber Security practice in assessing and improving clients’ cyber security governance, risk management and controls, working closely with experienced consultants and managers.

• GCA Family & Sub-family: Technology Cyber Security – Cyber Security Assessment and Management
• Career Level: Level 6 – Team Member 1

You will support the delivery of cyber security assessment and management projects for clients from various industries, under the guidance of Senior Consultants and Managers.

• →Participate in cyber governance, risk & controls projects: Work with Senior Consultants on projects focused on clients’ IT and cyber security governance, risk management and control environments, aligned with relevant international standards.
• →Assist in project organization & execution: Help organize and execute the activities needed to meet project objectives: prepare working papers, maintain documentation, track progress and support the delivery of reports and presentations.
• →Security processes review & control testing: Support the review of security-related processes (e.g. access management, backup & recovery, incident handling) and assist in performing tests on security controls under supervision, documenting results and findings.
• →Support the design & implementation of security controls: Contribute to the design and implementation of security controls aimed at protecting data, applications, systems and network infrastructure, by preparing materials, checklists and summaries of good practices.
• →Participate in IT security audit projects: Take part in IT security audit and assurance engagements for clients in various industries, helping assess the effectiveness and maturity of their cyber security practices.
• →Compliance with standards & regulations: Assist the team in verifying compliance with relevant laws, regulations and international security standards, and in documenting gaps and recommended remediation actions.

You are at the start of your career in cyber security, eager to learn from experienced professionals and grow into a trusted advisor for clients.

• Curious & eager to learn – You actively seek to deepen your cyber security knowledge and are motivated to pursue relevant technical certifications.
• Analytical & detail-oriented – You can understand technical and process details and document them clearly and accurately.
• Team-oriented – You collaborate well with others, take guidance from Senior Consultants and contribute constructively to team objectives.
• Client-focused – You have good interpersonal skills, enjoy engaging with clients and are willing to develop your communication and presentation skills.
• Adaptable & mobile – You are comfortable in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment and willing to travel for business when required.

• Education
  Bachelor’s degree or specialization in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybernetics or a related field is preferred. Other technical or quantitative degrees combined with a strong interest in cyber security are welcome.
• Professional experience
  • 0–3 years of experience in IT, cyber security or information security.
  • Internships, part-time roles or relevant academic projects (e.g. security labs, research, competitions) are appreciated.
• Foundational knowledge
  • Basic understanding of operating systems, networks and common IT architectures.
  • Awareness of core cyber security concepts (e.g. threats, vulnerabilities, risk, controls, CIA triad).
  • Interest in IT and cyber governance, risk and compliance (GRC).

• Good command of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for analysis, documentation and reporting.
• Any exposure to security standards or frameworks (e.g. ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, CIS Controls) or IT audit methodologies is a plus, but not mandatory.

• Advanced written and spoken both Romanian & English.
• Ability to draft clear documentation and contribute to client-ready reports under guidance.

• Relevant internships or academic projects in cyber security, information security or IT audit.
• Participation in cybersecurity competitions, tech communities or student organizations.
• Interest in pursuing certifications such as CompTIA Security+, ISO 27001 Foundation/Implementer, CEH or similar.