Cybersecurity (CMMC) Advisory - Senior Manager

Opportunity ID

9422

Department

Advisory

Location(s)

Parsippany

State

New Jersey

Function

Risk Advisory

Job Description

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Manager to join the Cybersecurity and Digital Trust team in our Risk Advisory practice.

CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered hybrid which means team members are expected to be thoughtful and intentional in how they create opportunities for in-person collaboration. While the cadence of in-office presence is determined at the team level, our professionals are encouraged to be in the office/together in person on average 3 days a week.

YOUR TEAM.

Join a diverse team of fun-loving, energetic professionals with decades of experience managing security, technology, and privacy risks in nearly every industry sector who have a passion for creating tailored solutions that go beyond technology offerings or tools and help clients reduce cost of compliance while mitigating risks.

YOUR ROLE.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

The Senior Manager will play a critical leadership role within our Cybersecurity and Digital Trust practice, serving as a trusted advisor to clients while helping drive the strategic growth of the practice. This role requires a strong blend of hands-on technical cybersecurity expertise, client-facing leadership, business development acumen, and the ability to lead and mentor diverse, multidisciplinary teams across cybersecurity, IT audit, and privacy domains.

The ideal candidate brings a strategic, growth-oriented mindset, deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and regulations, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable business insights for executive and board-level stakeholders.

Client Delivery & Technical Leadership

• Lead and oversee complex cybersecurity, technology risk, and privacy engagements, including assessments, vCISO, program design, remediation, IT internal audit and compliance advisory services.
• Provide subject-matter expertise across areas such as cybersecurity governance, risk assessments, regulatory compliance, third-party risk, incident response readiness, and privacy programs.
• Apply and interpret leading frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, CMMC, ISO, CIS, SOC, GDPR, CCPA/CPRA) to client environments and risk profiles.
• Review and guide technical work products to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with client objectives.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships with executive leadership, boards, and key stakeholders.

Business Development & Practice Growth

• Be active in the marketplace identifying new clients and opportunities through personal networking and relationships.
• Collaborate with Partners and Directors to drive growth initiatives, develop new service offerings, and expand existing client relationships.
• Stay current on emerging cybersecurity threats, regulatory developments, and market trends to inform strategic direction and client solutions.
• Contribute to thought leadership, internal knowledge sharing, and external market-facing initiatives.

People Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of professionals across cybersecurity, IT audit, and privacy disciplines.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance team culture focused on professional growth and technical excellence.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and career development guidance to team members.
• Assist with resource planning, engagement staffing, and team utilization management.
• Take an active leadership role in practice management responsibilities such as internal process improvement, opportunity management and engagement administration.

Communication & Executive Engagement

• Translate complex technical and regulatory concepts into clear, concise, and business-focused messaging for non-technical audiences.
• Deliver executive-level presentations and facilitate discussions with senior leadership and boards.
• Partner effectively with cross-functional teams to align cybersecurity and privacy initiatives with broader business and risk management objectives.
• Will collaborate and become familiar with other advisory services in order to provide a firmwide perspective to client solutioning

YOUR EXPERIENCE.

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field; Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., MBA, MS in Technology Management) preferred.
• CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) or LCCA - Required
• 10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, technology risk, IT audit, privacy, or related advisory/consulting roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading client engagements and managing teams in a professional services environment.
• Strong technical foundation in cybersecurity, IT controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to contribute to business development, client relationship management, and practice growth initiatives.
• Other relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP; CISA; CEH, CRISC, CDPSE, CIPP/US, ISO Lead Auditor) are a plus
• Ability to work onsite 3 days per week, and travel up to 50% (domestic and international)

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Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

In New Jersey, the salary range for a Senior Manager is $145,000 to $245,000. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded, and inclusive parental benefits, and access to best-in-class learning and development platforms, to name a few. To learn more about life at CohnReznick, visit .