Job Description

Job Summary:

This Cyber Security AI Leader is responsible for overseeing the growth and development of the practice, with a primary focus on ensuring high-quality service delivery, driving business development and revenue growth, fostering effective people management, and positioning the practice as the industry leader in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into cybersecurity solutions. The ideal candidate will combine deep expertise in cybersecurity and AI technologies with strong business acumen to expand our client base, deliver cutting-edge AI-enhanced solutions, secure AI systems, and build a high-performing team in a rapidly evolving threat landscape dominated by AI-driven risks and opportunities.

Job Duties:

Service Delivery

• 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.

Business Development

• 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.

AI Leadership

• 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.

Additional Duties

• 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

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• 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

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required
• Bachelor's degree with a focus in Cybersecurity / Information Security, Technology, preferred

Experience:

• 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
• 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

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Exceptional communication and presentation abilities, with experience engaging C-level executives on AI and cybersecurity topics.
• Strategic thinker with a client-centric mindset, able to translate technical AI and cyber concepts into business value.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation and proposal skills
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills, with ability to exercise mature judgment
• Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, negotiate and manage change
• Ability to develop and maintain a diverse network of referral sources
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Capable of effectively managing a team of consulting professionals, and delegating work assignments
• Ability to encourage a team environment, and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel
• Ability to act as primary contact, and provide an executive presence on assigned engagements
• Ability to successfully interact, develop and maintain relationships with professionals at all levels, both internal and external

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $240,000 - $350,000
Ohio Range: $240,000 - $350,000
Colorado Range: $240,000 - $350,000
Illinois Range: $240,000 - $350,000
Maryland Range: $240,000 - $350,000
Massachusetts Range: $240,000 - $350,000
Minnesota Range: $240,000 - $350,000
New Jersey Range: $240,000 - $350,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range:
Ohio Range: $240,000 - $350,000
Vermont Range: $240,000 - $350,000
Washington Range: $240,000 - $350,000
Washington DC Range: $240,000 - $350,000

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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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