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PropelGrad

Associate Consultant

Full-TimeRemoteSanta Clara, California$26-$26/hour
Posted: February 2026Apply by: May 22, 2026

Position Overview

We believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office three days per week, leaving two days for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. While details may evolve, our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together three days a week to collaborate and thrive, together!

Responsibilities

  • Act as a key member of our team, learning to lead audits, risk assessments, and other engagement-related duties in accordance with industry regulations, standards, and company policies and procedures for assurance and continuous improvement of controls.
  • Support client engagements related to matters such as ransomware readiness assessments, cyber risk assessments, cloud security assessments, and incident response tabletop exercises.
  • Proactively identify security risks and vulnerabilities while eliminating cybersecurity threats.
  • Leverage Unit 42 custom tools and third-party forensic suites to conduct digital investigations.
  • Interact with prospects and clients by assisting with completing security questionnaires, assessments, and audits.
  • Effectively write and communicate audit, assessment, or compliance engagement reports and provide recommendations to client management.
  • Travel to Unit 42 offices and client sites as needed to meet business demands (estimated up to 20%).

Who We Hire

  • Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, MIS, (or other relevant discipline).
  • Deep knowledge of risk management and/or compliance frameworks, such as NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, CIS Critical Security Controls, ISO 27000 series, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.
  • Experience with GRC tools, technology, and implementation.
  • Experience with Application Security Audits and Risk Scoring.
  • Ability to understand technical concepts and to articulate these topics clearly, regardless of technical aptitude.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to and operate within a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities.
  • Familiarity or proficiency with scripting and/or programming is not required, but is desired.
  • Strong communication and writing skills, with a keen eye for detail.
  • Professional demeanor and ability to communicate in an executive-friendly style.
  • Ability to meet stringent client deadlines and take accountability for projects through delivery.
  • Self-starter / proactive work mentality … you should be able to manage your own time and prioritize competing objectives appropriately.
  • You must have authorization to work within the United States.

Compensation

A competitive base salary ranging from $26.50 / hr.

Who We Are

We are an internationally recognized HR consultancy firm helping candidates match with the potential roles by using an Artificial Intelligence System which is free of cost. We are a global market leader who works with several top-tier companies, tech startups, freelancers, industry professionals, and subject matter experts for projects, internships, and jobs.

Important: The successful application submission for the above role(s) will be conditional to your profile evaluation by our Recruitment Specialists using the AI system. We can let you know better once you submit your resume.

Interested in this position?

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