Experienced Manager, Cyber

Job Summary:

The Experienced Manager, Cyber is a consulting leader for the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity implementation.  This consulting leader leverages experience in both AI approaches and tools and security to build confidence with customers. This role also coordinates all aspects of a project, and ensures risk is managed, mitigated, or escalated as quickly as possible. In addition, this role works with BDO Channel Partners and practice leadership to develop marketing positions, presentations, statements of works, proposals, and RFP responses to promote BDO’s position in the marketplace with critical business partners, our clients, and attract potential future clients.

Job Duties:

• Supports practice development in the areas of cybersecurity of AI, across Microsoft AI offerings Contribute to BDO’s thought leadership and marketing materials on security services for AI projects, with a focus on Microsoft-first AI approaches
• Understands client needs to develop project plans, resource plans, establishes reporting and metrics, and provides the client with regular updates
• Manages day-to-day project requirements, as well as on-site and/or remote team
• Participates and conducts business unit, legal, IT, privacy and/or governance interviews and meetings
• Coordinates all aspects of a project, and ensures risk is managed, mitigated, or escalated as quickly as possible
• Reviews and edits policies, processes, workflows, and work instructions to align them with industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO, GLBA, GDRP)
• Collects data, coordinates use of software and develops data maps that identify data flow and storage locations of sensitive data sources
• Conducts research on Cyber software and capabilities to provide clients with solutions that improve their compliance, risk management and governance functions
• Works with BDO Channel Partners to develop statements of works, proposals, and RFP responses to integrate products and services
• Manages project teams to ensure client projects are delivered on time and budget
• Acts as a contact for client questions and inquires
• Develops and/or edits client reports with minimal oversight
• Manages and validates the quality of client deliverables
• Supports the development of RFI’s and RFP’s, as well as subject matter expert presentations and proposals
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises the workload of Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work product, as needed
• Ensures Senior Associates and Associates are trained on all relevant software, practice tools and processes
• Evaluates the performance of Senior Associates and Associates, and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development
• Delivers periodic performance feedback, and completes performance evaluations for Senior Associates and Associates in accordance with Firm guidance
• Acts as mentor to Senior Associates and Associates, as appropriate
• Acts as a leader, and projects a professional, positive attitude toward client and firm personnel

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

• High School or GED Equivalent, required
• Bachelor’s degree, preferred; focus in Computer Science, Information Assurance or Information Governance, preferred

Experience:

• Six (6) or more years of consulting experience, required 
• Three (3) or more years of experience managing large, complex projects including budget, scope and deliverables, required 
• Five (5) or more years of information security experience, required
• Experience with securing systems including machine learning, Azure Cognitive services, Azure AI services, or Microsoft Copilot, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

• A Major information security certification (CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CCISO, CCSP, CISSP, or GIAC certifications etc.), preferred

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Office 365, OneDrive, SharePoint and Visio, preferred
• Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft PowerPoint skills, preferred
• Knowledge and/or experience with Microsoft security products, including Defender, Purview, Entra, and similar, preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience with sales and/or marketing and thought leadership development
• Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements
• Ability to work with global corporate clients, and ability to up-sell after the first engagement
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Solid organizational skills, especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the Firm and with clients
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel
• Ability to encourage a team environment on engagements, and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel

 

California Range:  $150,000 - $170,000
Colorado Range:  $150,000 - $170,000                                                                                                                                                   Illinois Range:  $150,000 - $170,000 
Maryland Range:  $150,000 - $170,000 
Minnesota Range:  $150,000 - $170,000 
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range:  $150,000 - $170,000
Washington Range:  $150,000 - $170,000
Washington DC Range:  $150,000 - $170,000 

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world. 

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