Cybersecurity and Privacy Associate - Summer 2024

Full-time

No

Salary Competitive



# Cybersecurity & Privacy Associate - Summer 2024

## Job Description

With the increasing number of cyber breaches across industries, companies are looking for people with the technical skills and experience to help them protect their critical assets and proactively prepare and respond to cyber breaches. The threat actors have shifted from simple, nuisance based cyber hacks to criminals, activists, ransom hacks and nation states.

At Grant Thornton, our Cybersecurity & Privacy practice offers an opportunity for individuals to leverage their technology background and experience to broaden their business and project management skills in a rewarding and challenging environment. Associates will work on projects across our portfolio of Cybersecurity & Privacy and will assist in the development of cyber risk strategies, identity and access management programs, network security, cyber security analytics, ethical hacking, cloud security, privacy & data protection, artificial intelligence, etc.

## Requirements

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the following technical skills or qualifications:

- . in Engineering within Computer, Computer Science, Information Systems
- . in Computer Science
- . program in Data analytics, Informatics, Management with Cybersecurity (minor)
- . program with a specialization in Technology – “Hands on technology experience”
- Strong business and technical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Likes to learn the business of our clients to help them solve problems
- Ability to bridge the gap between business strategy and Cybersecurity/technology to help deliver sustainable solutions to our clients
- Excellent thinking, analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
- Effective time management skills for handling multiple priorities and simultaneous projects
- Enthusiasm to learn through a combination of structured, on-the-job, and self-directed training
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a team environment
- . in Cybersecurity or Information Security
- Optional – Juris Doctorate (.) degree with interest in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
- Minimum major and overall GPA of preferred
- Ability to travel as required

## About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

## About the Team

The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:
- Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule or unlimited flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life.
- Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for your and those in your household.
- We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you.
- When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion.

## Benefits

We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you.

- Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
- Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.

Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

## Additional Details

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