Information Security Specialist

2 weeks ago


Menlo Park, California, United States Exponent Full time
About Exponent

Exponent stands as the premier engineering and scientific consulting firm, equipped with the extensive expertise necessary to tackle our clients' most unique and urgent challenges.

We are dedicated to assembling multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory specialists to provide our clients with solutions that foster a safer, healthier, and more sustainable world. For over five decades, we have linked the lessons learned from past failures to innovative solutions, guiding clients as they develop technologically complex products and processes, ensure user safety and health, and confront sustainability challenges.

Join our team of experts, who hold degrees from leading programs at over 500 universities and possess vast experience across various industries. At Exponent, you will contribute to a diverse array of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that fuel our collaborative teamwork and groundbreaking insights. We also prioritize your career growth through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of continuous learning. Thank you for considering a role with us.

Key Statistics:
  • 950+ Consultants
  • 640+ Ph.D.s
  • 90+ Disciplines
  • 30+ Offices globally
Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking an Information Security Specialist for a Senior Manager position within our Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice. In this capacity, you will collaborate with a seasoned team of cyber and threat mitigation professionals to expand Exponent's business and client relationships. Our current initiatives focus on assisting clients in implementing protective measures, systems, and processes to bolster security and reduce risks associated with both physical and cyber threats.

Your Responsibilities
  • Deliver cyber security consulting and threat mitigation evaluations for clients.
  • Provide expertise in one or more of the following domains:
    • Identity management and access control
    • Threat mitigation
    • Privacy protection and safeguarding, intrusion detection
    • Machine learning/deep learning
    • Insider threat detection
    • Software analyses and reverse engineering
  • Drive business development by securing one or more consulting projects within the first year of employment.
  • Utilize your existing network of contacts alongside Exponent's extensive resources to generate new business leads and enhance offerings and value to current clients.
Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in Security.
  • Demonstrated success as a cyber security consultant and strategic advisor.
  • Proven track record in business generation and securing contracts/funding.
  • Well-defined business development strategy with targeted clients/sectors.
  • Recognized thought leader/innovator in cyber security.
  • Expertise in assessing and implementing threat mitigation systems and processes.
  • Extensive network of existing contacts preferred.
  • Strong practical engineering skills complemented by leadership and project management capabilities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
Life @ Exponent

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We value and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across all aspects of our firm. A team composed of individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives enables us to deliver superior value to our clients and fosters a richer work environment.

Our firm is committed to providing a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that offering competitive benefits, along with compensation and recognition programs, empowers our staff to engage in meaningful work.

Work Environment

At Exponent, we have discovered that in-person interactions enhance employee engagement and are vital for development, allowing our talented and diverse teams to reach their full potential while fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants primarily engage in-person unless traveling for client work or other business activities.

We recognize the importance of work/life balance for our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the flexibility to manage their work and personal schedules, enabling them to meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and prioritize commitments outside of work. This flexible approach allows our teams to drive innovation and achieve results in their unique ways while addressing client needs.

Compensation

Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions, with opportunities for future success and career advancement. Exponent's total compensation plan aligns with the quality and quantity of work performed and adheres to the professional standards set by the firm. At the Manager level and above, total compensation includes base salary, annual bonus, and a 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

Benefits

Access benefits information on our Life @ Exponent page:

Exponent is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

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