Cyber Security Analyst - Baker Newman Noyes LLC

About Us

Baker Newman Noyes (BNN) is a top 100 tax, assurance, and advisory firm in the U.S. and holds a Best of Accounting™ recognition for superior client service. BNN was founded to create opportunity for our employees, clients, and communities. We provide expert accounting and advisory services across several industries. With offices in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, BNN has a reputation for teamwork, collaboration, and client excellence throughout New England and beyond. BNN’s culture champions career advancement, mentorship, community involvement, and exceptionally responsive client service.

About the Position

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity in a professional atmosphere with immense positivity, incredible talent, and exciting potential, then Baker Newman Noyes is the place for you. The Cybersecurity Analyst position at Baker Newman Noyes offers excellent career growth opportunities for a talented and highly motivated professional. The ideal candidate will provide cybersecurity guidance and strategic advice to our clients, helping them to enhance their cybersecurity posture and mitigate risks. This role involves leading complex security projects, developing advanced security strategies, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Risk Assessment and Management: Conducts comprehensive risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and threats. Develops and implements risk management strategies to mitigate identified risks.
• Security Strategy Development: Assists in the implementation of advanced cybersecurity strategies tailored to client needs and the ability to assess gaps in security and recommend remediation steps.
• Incident Response: Evaluates, oversees and develops incident response plans and activities, including testing.
• Compliance and Governance: Evaluates clients’ compliance with relevant regulations, frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST 2.0, GLBA, PCI DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001, CMMC) and assists in the development of security and maintenance policies and procedures.
• Client Advisory: Provides guidance to clients on cybersecurity best practices, emerging threats, and technology trends.
• Training and Awareness: Conducts training sessions and workshops to enhance client awareness and understanding of cybersecurity issues.
• Collaboration: Works closely with client IT teams, stakeholders, and other consultants to ensure cohesive and comprehensive security solutions.

Competencies and Position Requirements

• Collects project requirements and data from clients, summarizes findings based on analysis, and analyzes complex problems by applying knowledge to real-life scenarios
• Learns industry best practices and applies learned knowledge to client engagements
• Interviews clients, performs walkthroughs of business processes, and documents quality work papers to support audit and consulting conclusions
• Assists senior management consultants in the analysis of client data, issues, and environment to provide support in the development of recommendations through documented deliverables
• Identifies performance improvement opportunities in the client’s operational and IT environments and reports to senior management consultants
• Manages all aspects of assigned work including on-time delivery, content, and presentation
• Acts as a team player within both the client and BNN environments, working collaboratively with a wide range of contacts, including clients and third parties.
• Effective planning and organizational skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of information technology and general business practices

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in an advisory role
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent
• Proficiency in security technologies and tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls)
• Strong understanding of network security, application security, and cloud security
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A process mindset, ability to deconstruct processes to understand how things work
• Ability to understand both business and IT challenges, which will help in designing strategy, policies and processes
• Driven to learn new things and share knowledge with clients and colleagues
• Proven ability to lead and manage complex projects and teams
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments and client needs
• Strong inclination towards continuous learning and staying updated with the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies

Work Environment

• Regional travel required up to 10%
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs
• Hybrid work option
• Supportive and collaborative culture

BNN strongly believes in maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life. We support this through a variety of benefits, including:

• 20 days paid time off, 5 sick days, 11 paid holidays
• 6-week paid parental leave
• Health, Dental, Pet, Vision, Disability and Life Insurances
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Competitive CPA reimbursement and bonus incentive program
• Business-casual office environment

Baker Newman Noyes is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.