HITRUST Junior Consultant

About the role

The HITRUST Junior Consultant supports Clearwater’s Consulting Services Team by delivering cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance services to clients. The role involves executing engagements under senior guidance, collecting data, conducting assessments, and documenting findings. Consultants draft reports, analyze security gaps, and propose actionable recommendations aligned with regulatory frameworks such as HIPAA, NIST, and HITRUST. They provide strategic and tactical guidance to enhance clients’ privacy and security programs, manage tasks within timelines, and maintain quality control. Collaboration with cross‑functional teams ensures seamless service delivery, while acting as a trusted point of contact for client inquiries. The position requires proactive initiative, rapid learning of Clearwater’s solutions, and adherence to internal processes and company policies. Billable hours target is 1,664 annually (80% utilization). The role emphasizes continuous professional development, including industry‑recognized certifications and staying current with evolving regulations.

What you’ll do

• Support the execution of cybersecurity and compliance consulting engagements under senior leadership guidance
• Work closely with clients to collect data, conduct assessments, and document findings
• Assist in drafting reports, analyzing security gaps, and proposing actionable recommendations
• Ensure all work aligns with regulatory frameworks such as HIPAA, NIST, HITRUST, and other applicable standards
• Provide strategic and tactical recommendations to clients to enhance their privacy and security programs
• Participate in interim security and privacy officer engagements as assigned
• Manage assigned tasks and project components effectively within defined timelines
• Provide timely updates to senior consultants and managers to ensure smooth project execution
• Support quality control by reviewing data inputs and deliverables to maintain accuracy and compliance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless service delivery
• Act as a trusted point of contact for operational client inquiries
• Communicate effectively with clients to clarify expectations and collect required data
• Address immediate client concerns and escalate complex issues to senior team members
• Build and maintain relationships with key client stakeholders
• Assist in the refinement of methodologies, tools, and templates to improve efficiency
• Contribute to internal initiatives aimed at process improvement and service innovation
• Participate in knowledge-sharing sessions and internal training programs
• Meet all internal compliance requirements and follow all internal processes
• Successful delivery of high-quality engagements within scope, timeline, and budget
• Achievement of utilization targets and client satisfaction scores
• Contributions to thought leadership through blogs, presentations, and webinars
• Participation in internal and external educational events to promote organizational expertise
• Adherence to company policies, procedures, and security requirements
• Billable hours target: 1,664 hours annually (equivalent to 80% utilization)
• Perform other duties within the scope of the role as assigned
• Expectation to work sufficient US Hours to meet client needs

What you’ll bring

• 1-3 years of Consulting, Cybersecurity, or related experience
• BA/BS degree, field preferred
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, including NIST and HIPAA regulations
• Familiarity with project management principles and consulting best practices

Nice to have

• ISC2 Associate
• Certified Ethical Hacker
• HITRUST CCSFP
• CHQP
• CISSP
• CISM
• CISA
• Certified ISO 27001 – Lead Implementer
• Lead Auditor
• Internal Auditor
• RISS-METI
• GSNA
• IRCS ISMS Auditor
• CIA

Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree