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# CyberSecurity Consultant | Contractor at Avertium

- **Company:** Avertium
- **Location:** United States
- **Employment:** part-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-08-13
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/avertium/1d23ef1a-f5a2-433f-9105-90ba8d111980

## Job description

Avertium is seeking a Cybersecurity Consultant for the Acceleration & Optimization team with a focus on Microsoft Cloud. You should be security focused with emphasis on Microsoft cloud infrastructure and applications. The ability to develop and deliver reports, presentations, diagrams and creating implementation/integration plans and programs is a must. Subject matter expertise in one or multiple cloud platforms and solutions is required. You should be self-disciplined and able to work on individual tasks, sometimes without clear requirements, and to work well in a remote team environment. This role requires the ability to lead various architecture and integration projects, frequently serving in a consultative role, evaluate the client’s business challenges, and applying key technical prowess and industry best practices to provide security minded innovative and cost-effective solutions.

Responsibilities:

- Security strategy development: Collaborate with clients to develop and implement effective cybersecurity strategies. Define security frameworks, policies, and roadmaps aligned with clients' business objectives, risk appetite, and industry best practices.
- Security controls implementation: Design and implement advanced security controls and technologies based on industry standards and regulatory requirements. This may involve configuring and integrating various security tools, such as SIEM, DLP, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection systems.
- Security architecture design: Provide expertise in designing secure systems, networks, and cloud environments. Develop security architectures that align with industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and clients' specific needs. Assess and recommend security controls for new technology implementations.
- Research and thought leadership: Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends, emerging threats, and technologies. Conduct research and contribute to thought leadership initiatives, such as whitepapers, industry presentations, and internal training sessions.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field or equivalent years of experience
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, Microsoft Infrastructure and Systems Administration , or a related role, with progressively increasing responsibilities.
- In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices.
- Proficiency in network and system security concepts, including secure architecture design and/or secure coding practices.
- Ability to lead and execute multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to apply industry standards and best practices (such as CIS, NIST, PCI, HIPAA, etc) in the areas of IT, Network, Cloud, and Enterprise Architecture.
- Experience with emphasis in information security (INFOSEC), Cybersecurity, Data Security, Network Security, or other related areas.

Required Technical Competencies:

- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Entra
- Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Preferred Technical Competencies:

- Microsoft Purview
- Microsoft Intune
- Privileged Access Management (PAM)
- Privileged Identity Management (PIM)

- Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

- Microsoft Cloud Platform
- Microsoft Defender XDR
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Microsoft Security Center
- Microsoft Priva

## #LI-CS1

## About Avertium

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Avertium is a managed cybersecurity and compliance services provider that delivers end-to-end security solutions, including Managed XDR, attack surface management, and AI safety, to mid-market and enterprise organizations.
- **Entity Type**: Private (backed by Sunstone Partners)
- **Headquarters**: Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
- **Founded**: 2019
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (led by CEO Vicente Velez)

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Computer and Network Security / Managed Security Services
- **Target Customers**: Mid-market and enterprise organizations across 15+ industries
- **Mission/Purpose**: To deliver a more comprehensive, programmatic approach to cybersecurity that drives action on the ground and influence in the boardroom, enabling clients to focus on growth and innovation while ensuring resilient security infrastructure.

## Products & Services
- **Managed XDR & Security Operations**: 24/7 co-managed threat detection, automated response, and continuous monitoring via Cyber Fusion Centers, including Microsoft Defender XDR and Sentinel integration.
- **Attack Surface Management**: Consolidation of tools, posture enhancement, and continuous vulnerability testing to reduce risk and exposure.
- **Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)**: Expert-led services for audit, assessment, framework design (PCI DSS, ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, HIPAA, GDPR), and continuous compliance management.
- **AI Safety & Security**: Readiness and deployment services for Microsoft Copilot for Security, enabling security teams to leverage generative AI at machine speed.
- **Identity & Endpoint Management**: Configuration and management of Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, and Intune, with professional and MXDR support.
- **Data Security, Compliance & Privacy**: Solutions using Microsoft Purview and E5, combined with Avertium’s regulatory expertise.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed (Privately held)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of $34.4M (estimated); Total Funding not publicly disclosed (backed by Sunstone Partners)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Sunstone Partners (parent company); deep partnership with Microsoft (Microsoft security solutions, Defender, Sentinel, Purview, Copilot)
- **Growth Signals**: Over 1,200 customers across 15 industries; 900k+ devices under management; 400+ certifications; 24/7/365 Cyber Fusion Centers; LinkedIn followers grew 29.5% year-over-year.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Assess, Design, Protect Methodology**: A proprietary, flexible framework that adapts to any stage of a client’s security and compliance journey.
- **Microsoft Ecosystem Depth**: Specialized expertise in configuring and managing the full Microsoft security stack (Defender, Sentinel, Entra, Purview, Copilot), differentiating them from generalist MSSPs.
- **Human + Machine Fusion**: Combines 24/7 human expertise in Cyber Fusion Centers with integrated automation and threat intelligence, not just out-of-the-box tools.
- **Compliance as a Competitive Advantage**: Turns compliance burdens into strategic assets through expert-led, continuous management.

## Strategic Focus
- **Deepening Microsoft Alliance**: Maximizing ROI for Microsoft security investments and leading adoption of Microsoft Copilot for Security.
- **AI Readiness**: Helping clients prepare IT environments and teams for generative AI security tools.
- **Mid-Market Domination**: Targeting mid-to-large enterprises with a comprehensive, programmatic approach that larger consultancies may overlook.
- **Continuous Innovation**: Iterating on services to meet evolving threats, with a focus on attack surface management and AI safety.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Mission**: Emphasizes a team-oriented, "no weakness" ethos where employees tackle complex security challenges as a unit. The company values digging deeper and asking tough questions.
- **Growth & Learning**: Strong focus on continuous learning and skills evolution in a fast-changing cybersecurity landscape. Career growth is actively encouraged.
- **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Hybrid and remote roles available (e.g., Security Solutions Architect is remote, US-based; some roles are on-site in Knoxville or Guadalajara, Mexico).
- **Employee Ratings**: 4.2/5.0 on LinkedIn (69 reviews), with strong scores for Work-Life Balance (4.6) and Compensation (4.3).
- **Global Presence**: Offices in Knoxville (HQ), Phoenix, and Guadalajara, Mexico, with a distributed workforce across the US, Mexico, and UK.

## Sources
1. [avertium.com](https://www.avertium.com/)
2. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/avertium)
3. [linkedin.com](https://co.linkedin.com/company/avertium-cybersecurity)
4. [avertium.com/leadership-team](https://www.avertium.com/leadership-team)
5. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/avertium)

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