2026 Cybersecurity Consultant Entry Level Staff

Plante Moran is a leading audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firm that emphasizes a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. The Cybersecurity Consultant role is designed for entry-level candidates and involves reviewing network security configurations, analyzing security controls, and providing actionable findings to clients, while also offering opportunities for mentorship and skill development. 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 Skills 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) and security principles including firewalls, access control, and segmentation Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Professional communication skills and ability to collaborate within cross-functional technical teams and professional clients 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 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 A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff Some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time Company Overview Plante Moran is an accounting and business advisory firm that offers audit, accounting, tax, and business advisory consulting services. It was founded in 1924, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is