BDO USA · 15 hours ago
Cyber Security AI Managing Director
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$240K/yr - $350K/yr
12+ years expBDO USA is a leading firm in assurance, tax, and advisory services, and they are seeking a Cyber Security AI Managing Director to oversee the growth and development of their cybersecurity practice. The role involves ensuring high-quality service delivery, driving business development, and leading a team to integrate AI into cybersecurity solutions.
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Responsibilities
Leads the end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity consulting services, including AI-powered strategy and advisory, risk assessments, compliance management, threat detection using machine learning, incident response, and technical implementations (e.g., identity and access management, secure AI design, vulnerability remediation, and defending against AI-adversarial attacks)
Oversees project teams to ensure engagements are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction, with a strong emphasis on AI integration for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness
Acts as the primary engagement lead on key client projects, providing thought leadership in AI-enabled cybersecurity and ensuring alignment with client business objectives
Develops and refines service offerings, methodologies, and intellectual property, particularly in AI-driven cybersecurity tools, secure AI deployment, and governance frameworks to maintain a competitive edge
Drives revenue growth by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, with a focus on AI-infused cybersecurity services, including lead generation, proposal development, and closing deals
Builds and maintains strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor on AI-related cyber risks and opportunities, and expanding accounts through upselling AI-enhanced services
Collaborates on commercial proposals, pricing strategies, and sales targets to achieve practice growth objectives, positioning the firm as the go-to leader in cybersecurity AI. Coordinates with priority account programs and other internal firm sales and go to market activities
Represents the firm at industry events, conferences, and marketing initiatives to enhance visibility and establish thought leadership in AI cybersecurity
Establishes and drives the practice strategy as the cybersecurity AI leader, including developing AI security governance, risk frameworks, and innovative solutions that leverage AI for defense while securing AI systems against threats. Coordinate with other internal AI practices and initiatives to drive cross sell and collaboration
Monitors and anticipates trends in AI-driven cyber threats, regulatory changes (e.g., AI-specific compliance), and opportunities to integrate AI responsibly into client solutions
Leads the firm’s thought leadership initiatives in AI cybersecurity, including publications, speaking engagements, and partnerships
Contributes to the overall firm’s strategic planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and risk management for the practice, with a focus on AI investments and ROI
Ensures compliance with relevant standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, and emerging AI regulations) across all deliverables
Ability to travel, as needed
Other duties as assigned
Recruit, mentor, and develop a talented team of cybersecurity and AI professionals, including specialists in AI controls and guardrails, and ethical AI experts
Manage resource allocation, utilization, and performance reviews to optimize team efficiency, with emphasis on building capabilities in AI-cybersecurity integration
Ensures Cyber team is trained on all relevant software, practice tools and processes
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED equivalent, required
Twelve (12) or more years of experience in cybersecurity, information technology, or other relevant security environments, required
Five (5) or more years in a senior leadership role within a consulting firm or professional services environment required
Experience in AI/ML cybersecurity best practices while demonstrating expertise in AI/ML applications, required
Strong technical knowledge in areas such as risk management, identity and access management, threat intelligence, compliance, security operations, AI/ML security, adversarial AI, and secure AI deployment, required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree with a focus in Cybersecurity / Information Security, Technology, preferred
Proven track record in business development, including client relationship management in cybersecurity and AI-related services., preferred
Demonstrated experience leading service delivery teams and managing complex client engagements involving AI technologies, preferred
Excellent leadership and people management skills, with a history of building and scaling high-performing teams in dynamic tech environments, preferred
Experience in a consulting or practice-based model, with a focus on revenue growth, profitability, and leading AI innovation in cybersecurity, preferred
Benefits
Flexibility and opportunities for advancement
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits
Company
BDO USA
BDO USA renders taxation, audit, assurance, advisory, and business outsourcing services to companies across all sectors of the economy.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.3BKey Investors
Apollo
2023-08-15Debt Financing· $1.3B
Leadership Team
Wayne Berson
CEO and BDO Principal
Catherine Moy
Chief People Officer
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