Grant Thornton (US) · 6 hours ago
Cybersecurity Senior Manager
San Francisco, CA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$202K/yr - $338K/yr
10+ years expGrant Thornton is a leading professional services firm that provides audit and advisory services. They are seeking a Cybersecurity Senior Manager to lead cybersecurity assessments, manage incident response readiness, and support business development activities while collaborating with clients to enhance their cybersecurity programs.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Manage, lead, and perform cybersecurity assessments consisting of cybersecurity capability assessments, cyber threat and risk assessments, network and security architecture reviews, compliance and regulatory assessments, and system configuration reviews
Manage, lead, and perform technical security testing, including cyber-attack simulations and threat and vulnerability assessments
Manage and support cybersecurity incident response readiness activities, including tabletop exercises and evaluations of incident response capabilities
Lead practice and business development activities as well as client pursuit opportunities
Support evaluating and establishing organizational cybersecurity strategies and cybersecurity programs
Support cybersecurity risk and control remediation and security control implementation activities
Develop strategic recommendations and consultative guidance for clients to help mature their cybersecurity programs, technology, processes and capabilities
Manage assigned client engagements from start to finish, which includes engagement planning, fieldwork execution and reporting
Manage and oversee client engagement delivery teams and perform quality review
Remain current and apply knowledge of cybersecurity trends and risks
Communicate and collaborate externally with clients and internally with all levels of the organization to successfully accomplish objectives portraying knowledge and confidence
Proactively interact with key client management to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for improvements
Develop and manage client relationships with the intention to exceed client expectations
Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality
Participate in professional development activities and training sessions on regular basis
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science or a related field is required
CISSP, CISM, ISACA, CRISC, cloud security (e.g., AZ-500, AWS Certified Security, Google Cloud Professional Architect / Security Engineer) or other related certifications required
10+ years of related cybersecurity experience in a similar consulting practice or function
Experience leading and managing one or more of the overarching areas below: Assessing cybersecurity programs and capabilities against industry leading frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, CRI Profile) and compliance and regulatory requirements
Reviewing security architecture deployments and assessing and/or implementing secure configurations for network and infrastructure (including both on-premises and cloud environments)
Performing cybersecurity threat and risk assessments
Supporting cybersecurity program remediation activities
Supporting cybersecurity compliance and regulatory remediation workstreams
Supporting implementation and evaluation of zero trust architecture principles
Supporting artificial intelligence (AI) security testing and assessments
Assessing and/or implementing security solutions and controls across both on-premises and cloud network environments
Working knowledge of cybersecurity industry leading practices and frameworks, such as NIST CSF, CRI Profile, ISO 27001/2, NYS DFS 500, OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK
Familiarity with common cyber event detection and threat and vulnerability management security solutions
Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment
Experience with practice development and client pursuit activities
Exceptional client service and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills
Can travel as needed
Benefits
Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program.
Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program.
Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.
Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program.
Company
Grant Thornton (US)
In the US, Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards.
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