2026 Cybersecurity Consultant Entry… at Plante Moran · Schaumburg

Summary: Plante Moran is a leading audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firm committed to fostering a supportive work culture. The Cybersecurity Consultant will collaborate with senior team members to assess client network security, analyze configurations, and produce actionable reports, while gaining hands-on experience in enterprise environments. Responsibilities: - Review client network and firewall configurations to assess security posture, configuration quality, and alignment with best practices - Review client Cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.) and resources for security gaps, configuration quality, and alignment with best practices - Analyze firewall rule sets, policies, and network segmentation for security gaps and improvement opportunities - Produce clear, professional written reports summarizing findings, risks, and remediation recommendations - Support security reviews of client environments and commonly used platforms (e.g. Microsoft/Linux Servers, and Virtualization platforms) by analyzing product configurations and security capabilities - Collaborate closely with senior consultants, and work alongside penetration testing and attack teams as part of broader security engagements - Assist in maintaining consistent delivery capacity by building expertise that supports team scheduling and availability - Participate in ongoing skill development, including potential work within a cyber lab environment - Demonstrate professional judgment, including awareness of potential conflicts of interest and appropriate handling of sensitive client data Required Qualifications: - Academic success (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0) - Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field - Strong foundational knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, network services) - Solid understanding of network security principles, including firewalls, access control, and segmentation - Exposure to firewall technologies (hardware and/or software-based), with an interest in developing deeper firewall engineering expertise - Exposure to and understanding of Cloud technologies with an interest in Cloud architecture and developing a deeper knowledge of multiple cloud platforms - Ability to understand and review technical configurations and translate findings into clear written documentation - Strong analytical skills and attention to detail - Professional communication skills and ability to collaborate within cross-functional technical teams and professional clients Required Skills: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cloud Technologies Important Skills: Networking Concepts, Firewall Technologies Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical Skills, Collaboration Skills Benefits: Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, Flexible Time Off, Various pre-determined holidays, 401(k) plan, Flexible benefits plans, Business-related travel expense, Lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use, Pension plan, Discretionary bonus plan, Limited paid sick time