Security and Risk professionals develop and deliver solutions that protect enterprise systems, applications and data by establishing policies, practices and tools that prevent unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification or disruption. Our cybersecurity teams help clients identify and evaluate security gaps, subsequently driving the implementation of solutions to mitigate security exposure. They possess relevant cybersecurity technical skills and knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and standards (such as SOX, ISO, PCI, NIST and CobIT). They are able to perform continuous research of the latest security vulnerabilities, threats, capabilities, and mitigation techniques. They are expected to anticipate security requirements, analyze and understand the client security posture and formulate right-sized solutions based on industry leading practices. It is the job of our security and risk professionals to translate these solutions for our clients and describe the business problem while aligning to an organizations’ overall strategy and objectives.
The cybersecurity senior manager is responsible for identifying, leading and managing complex information security engagements. They provide subject matter expertise and drive project delivery execution as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders, typically at the director, senior director and C-suite levels. The cybersecurity senior manager will work with our clients to develop new opportunities, scope engagements and ensure quality delivery of work is performed.
Additionally, the cybersecurity senior manager is expected to understand and have in experience across many and deep experience in two or three of the domain areas identified: Cyber Defense, Threat and Vulnerability Management. Advanced Security Analytics, Data Security, Identity Management, Security Operations and Managed Security Services working closely with the leadership to develop go to market solutions and implement them for our clients.
This role will also work closely with the Managing Director, Midwest Market Unit, Products Industry Client Group Lead to assess, develop and roll out new industry specific service(s) and offering(s).
Security Senior Managers are expected to possess extensive experience in the following: Key Responsibilities will include by not limited to:
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of 5 years experience in Cybersecurity & Privacy – Strategy, Risk and Compliance
Minimum of 3 years management experience (Big 4 and Consulting experience ideal)
Minimum of 3 years experience in Security Sales and/or Delivery Expertise in one or more of the following areas, with the ability to cross sell into the other areas:
Security, Strategy, Transformation & Risk
Risk Management, Compliance, Policy & Privacy
Incident Response & Business Continuity Management
Security Architecture
Enterprise Security
Infrastructure Security
Application Security
Platform Security (such as large enterprise systems like SAP and Oracle)
Data Protection strategy, architecture and practices
Extended Enterprise Security
Cloud Security
Mobile Security
Social Networking Security
Cyber Security, Analytics & Active Defense
Risk, Threat & Vulnerability Management
Preferred Skills:
Strongly prefer experience in assessing or building end-to-end cybersecurity solutions, including identity management, managed security solutions, data protection solutions, security incident and event monitoring platforms, threat and vulnerability programs, security operations centers and other cybersecurity solutions
Knowledge of security vendors and security product capabilities
Exposure to multiple cybersecurity solutions and technologies across domains including – security incident event monitoring (SIEM), data loss prevention (DLP), encryption, tokenization, network security management, vulnerability management, identity management (IdM), anti-malware, and other solutions and technologies
Must be conversant in security issues and vulnerability trends
Must be conversant in project management principles and project quality methods (Agile)
Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work Experience.
Knowledge of Security vendors and Security product capabilities
Industry recognized Professional Security certification preferred (one or more of CISSP, CIPP/IT, CISA, CISM, CRISC)
Ability to lead a team and counsel others is a must
Professional Skill Requirements
Eagerness to contribute in a team-orientated environment
Ability to lead a team with minimal direction
Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
Desire to work in an information security environment
Desire to help contribute and grow the practice
Desire to mentor and educate others
Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
Comfortable with C-Level interaction
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