Careers

We’re hiring experienced consultants for meaningful work in AI governance, data privacy, and security.

Open roles

Two roles are open now. To apply, use the contact form, choose “Careers,” and include the role title, a short summary of your experience, and a link to your LinkedIn profile.

Chicago, IL

Senior Consultant, Information Security and AI Risk

Assess the security of the systems AI runs on and help clients manage AI risk, working alongside our AI governance and privacy consultants.

Pay range: $125,000 to $155,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid holidays; and paid support for professional certifications and continuing education.

What you’ll do

  • Review security controls for AI tools, vendors, and the cloud environments they run in
  • Contribute to AI risk reviews, readiness assessments, and ISO/IEC 27001 and 42001 work
  • Evaluate AI vendors’ security documentation, such as SOC 2 reports
  • Write clear findings and recommendations for client leadership

What you’ll bring

  • 7 or more years in information security, IT audit, or risk
  • Experience assessing cloud security and third-party vendors
  • Strong writing for executive audiences
  • Ability to work independently on defined engagements

Nice to have

  • CISSP, CISA, CRISC, or ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
  • Experience with AI systems or AI governance
  • Experience in regulated industries or the public sector
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Chicago, IL

Consultant, AI Training and Enablement

Deliver practical AI training to client teams, leaders, and boards, helping people use AI tools productively and within their organization’s policies.

Pay range: $80,000 to $110,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid holidays; and paid support for professional certifications and continuing education.

What you’ll do

  • Lead Team AI Workshops and Leadership AI Briefings, on site and by video
  • Tailor training to each client’s tools, policies, and industry
  • Coach individuals on effective and safe use of AI tools
  • Improve our training materials based on what works in the room

What you’ll bring

  • 3 or more years delivering training, facilitation, or enablement to adult professionals
  • Hands-on experience with major AI assistants such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, and Gemini
  • Clear, engaging presentation skills for audiences from staff to executives
  • Comfort explaining data privacy and security basics

Nice to have

  • AIGP, CIPP/US, or similar credentials
  • Experience training in regulated industries, government, or nonprofits
  • Instructional design experience
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Cogent Assurance welcomes consultants of every background and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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