Overview
Full-Time | Remote (Midwest Region) | Hybrid & In-Office Options for Candidates Near Kent, OH HQ
Our firm is a progressive team of management consultants dedicated to the success of financial institutions by providing consulting, outsourcing, and educational services to community financial institutions nationwide. In over 45 years, we have grown and expanded our product and service offerings to include all of the major areas of banking, including regulatory compliance, risk management, capital planning, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, branching and expansion, loan review, and information technology. Through affiliations with state and national banking associations, we also provide educational seminars and training to more than 3,000 individuals each year.
Currently, we have a unique opportunity available to join our Information Technology (IT) Consulting Division as an IT Security Consultant performing network vulnerability scans and penetration tests. This role provides the opportunity to develop long lasting valuable relationships with our community financial institution customers, helping them improve their IT environment as well as work directly with our team of IT Consultants to enhance the service offerings of our IT Consulting Division.
Role Responsibilities
IT Security Consultant’s primary responsibilities include:
- Perform internal and external network vulnerability scans.
- Perform internal and external network penetration tests.
- Provide tailored feedback to clients to fix gaps in their network and/or application security.
- Prepare vulnerability scan and penetration test reports.
- Prepare pre-audit documentation.
- Develop and maintain client relationships.
- Collaborate with the Y&A team to enhance product offerings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Highly self-motivated.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Education & Experience
- Bachelors in IT/Cybersecurity, another related field, or other relevant work experience.
- OSCP, GPEN, or similar certification or the ability to obtain this certification within an agreed-upon timeframe
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in the following areas:
- Internal network penetration testing
- Web application penetration testing
- Experience with vulnerability scanning software such as Nessus.
- Experience with various security tools, including:
- Nmap
- Responder
- Metasploit
- Burp Suite / ZAP
- John / Hashcat / Hydra
- Wireshark
- Wfuzz or similar
- Bloodhound
- Impacket
- Other tools as appropriate
- Windows & Linux server administration
- Network management and administration
- Programming/scripting experience.
- Knowledge of cloud (Azure, AWS, or GCP) environments is a plus.
- Work experience with a financial institution is a plus.
Benefits
We believe in cultivating a work environment that reflects our commitment to excellence, integrity, and growth. We understand that our team members are our greatest strength, and we are dedicated to supporting them with a comprehensive benefits package and a culture that prioritizes both professional and personal well-being. “The Y&A Advantage” goes beyond just competitive compensation—it’s about fostering an environment where you feel valued, trusted, and empowered to excel. We’re proud to offer flexible working arrangements and a rich array of benefits that underscore our “People First” approach and commitment to continuous growth and excellence.
Our total compensation package includes:
- Base salary, bonus incentives for profitability and business referrals
- 401(k) with a competitive company match
- Wellness reimbursement program
- Medical, vision and dental care
- Health savings account with employer contribution
- Paid vacation and personal time off
- Company paid life insurance and short and long-term disability
- Parental leave
- Bereavement leave
- Student loan paydown program
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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If you’re ready to join a dedicated team that values security, collaboration, and client success, we invite you to apply today and explore how you can make a difference at Young & Associates.