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Elliott Davis · 5 days ago

Director of Cybersecurity Consulting

Charleston, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Elliott Davis is a forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services firm with a strong workplace culture. The Director of Cybersecurity leads the delivery of Cybersecurity Consulting services, focusing on financial performance, team development, and innovative service offerings.

Information Technology

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Develop and manage to an annual Net Revenue and Gross Margin budget, ensuring financial health and sustainable growth of the practice

Collaborate with the Digital Practice Leader to evaluate and evolve service offerings, ensuring continued relevance and innovation

Attract, retain, and develop top talent, building a pipeline of ready-now leaders and fostering a culture of continuous professional growth

Lead the Cybersecurity team in annual goal setting, performance management, and execution to drive strategic objectives

Ensure the practice has an optimal organizational structure that supports scalability, team development, and long-term sustainability

Establish a strong external presence as a recognized cybersecurity leader through speaking engagements, thought leadership, and whitepaper publications

Build strategic relationships with key security product and service suppliers to enhance service capabilities and customer value

Manage supplier relationships to ensure optimal performance and alignment with customer needs

Partner with growth leaders across the firm to support business development efforts by identifying customer needs, crafting tailored proposals, and presenting solutions

Maintain and expand a strong professional network to generate new business opportunities and referral sources

Build and nurture trusted advisor relationships with existing customers to promote retention, renewal, and expansion of services

Ability to perform fractional Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Chief Information Officer (CIO) service engagements

Execute customer engagements and perform services when applicable, demonstrating hands-on expertise and leadership

Ensure services are delivered with excellence—on time, on budget, and aligned with customer expectations

Oversee the maturity and optimization of engagement processes to promote efficient, high-quality service delivery

Perform quality reviews of customer deliverables to uphold standards and ensure customer satisfaction

Lead the team in effectively communicating project status and deliverables to customers, fostering transparency and trust

Collaborate with the centralized billing department to ensure timely and accurate invoicing; proactively address any customer concerns impacting payment

Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the practice

Qualification

Cybersecurity ConsultingInformation SecurityFinancial AcumenLeadership SkillsProduct DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingTeam CollaborationCritical Thinking

Required

Master's degree in Information Security/Technology, Cybersecurity or related field experience preferred

Bachelor's degree in Information Security/Technology, Cybersecurity, or related discipline

15+ years of experience in Information Technology and/or Information Security

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with the capacity to engage effectively with both internal and external customers and stakeholders

Excellent communication and presentation skills to all levels within an organization including board level. Able to build relationships with senior stakeholders

Experience building new products and services

Experience working in multiple industries

Broad understanding and experience of information security methodologies, best practices, and industry standards

Strong financial acumen, including managing annual budgets

Experience in contract development, key legal principles, and customer negotiations

Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Ability to take full ownership of customer deadlines and needs, including working necessary hours to meet customer deadlines

Ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment