Grant Thornton

Cyber Strategy & Management Manager

Grant Thornton$161K — $202K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT or related field required.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant cybersecurity experience in consulting.
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or cloud security certifications required.
  • Strong project management skills for handling multiple engagements efficiently.
  • Exceptional client service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and perform various cybersecurity assessments including capability and risk assessments.
  • Support the establishment of organizational cybersecurity strategies and programs.
  • Develop consultative guidance for clients to enhance their cybersecurity maturity.
  • Oversee client engagements from planning through reporting phases.
  • Stay updated on cybersecurity trends and risks to inform practices.
  • Foster client relationships and resolve issues proactively.

Benefits

  • Personalized and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Participation in medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Access to employee assistance programs.
  • Potential eligibility for 401(k) and retirement plans for seasonal roles.
  • Opportunity for discretionary annual performance-based bonuses.
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Cyber Strategy & Management Manager, you will get the opportunity to grow and contribute to our clients' business needs by applying a collection of information and cybersecurity capabilities, including security and privacy, strategy, governance, IT risk, security testing, technology implementation/operations, cybercrime and breach response for the Cybers & Privacy Practice - all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel.

From day one, you'll be empowered by the greater Cyber & Risk team to help clients make the moves that will help them achieve their vision and help you achieve more, confidently.

Your day-to-day may include:
  • 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.
  • Support evaluating and establishing organizational cybersecurity strategies and cybersecurity programs.
  • Develop strategic recommendations and consultative guidance to 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.
  • 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.

You have the following technical skills and qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is required
  • Minimum 5 years of related cybersecurity experience in a similar consulting practice or function
  • CISSP, CISM, GIAC (e.g., GSEC, GCIH, GISP, etc.), cloud security (e.g., AZ-500, AWS Certified Security, Google Cloud Professional Architect / Security Engineer) or other related certifications required
    • Reviewing security architecture deployments and assessing and/or implementing secure configurations for network and infrastructure components (including both on-premises and cloud environments).
    • Assessing Governance, Risk and Compliance programs, perform benchmark reviews, align with industry leading standards and develop target state vision and roadmap.
    • Performing cybersecurity threat and risk assessments.
    • Supporting cybersecurity program remediation activities.
    • Supporting cybersecurity compliance and regulatory remediation workstreams.
    • Assessing and/or implementing security solutions and controls across both on-premises and cloud network environments.
  • 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.
  • Exceptional client service and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
  • Strong professional verbal and written skill
  • 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.
  • Working knowledge of cybersecurity industry leading practices and frameworks, such as NIST CSF, CRI Profile, ISO 27001/2, NYS DFS 500, PCI-DSS, CIS Controls, CIS Benchmarks.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills
  • Can travel as needed

The base salary range for this position is between $161,920 - $202,400. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton's discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job -related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Benefits:

We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that's a good thing. That's why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-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. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

About Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton LLP is the American member firm of Grant Thornton International, the seventh largest accounting network in the world by combined fee income. Grant Thornton LLP is the sixth largest U.S. accounting and advisory organization. The firm operates 59 offices across the US with approximately 8,500 employees, 550 partners, and produces annual revenue in excess of US$1.9 billion. During the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine, The Times reported that Grant Thornton is in line to earn millions of pounds for acting as trustees in a bankruptcy case on behalf of the Russian state-owned DIA, who bypassed sanction regimes to obtain funds and assets from abroad in order to fund the war in Ukraine.
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