Cybersecurity & IT Risk Director

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Responsibilities

Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing consulting and accounting firms in the country? 

Would you like the ability to join a highly dynamic team focused on providing exceptional client service in the area of informational technology risk advisory? 

If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as an Cybersecurity & IT Risk Director! Our Risk Advisory practice provides a full spectrum of services to help our clients assess their risks, develop strategies to compete in an ever-changing business environment, and achieve their goals and objectives.  All of this is accomplished through deep industry knowledge of risk, governance, internal audit, compliance, IT, and cybersecurity best practices. 

As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development. 

Does this describe you? 

• You want to continue to expand your work experiences and hone your skills as an IT risk professional in the areas of compliance, cybersecurity, and internal controls. 

• You crave the opportunity to be part of a fast growing, entrepreneurial risk consulting practice where your hard work and creativity will be rewarded 

• You do your best work when you are part of a talented, down-to-earth team that thrives in collaboration and truly enjoys working together 

• You feel valued when you are provided the resources and support to continually sharpen your technical skills and build your career now, for tomorrow 

What you will do: 

• Our cybersecurity team plays an integral role in helping our clients proactively manage their cybersecurity risks by assessing their IT and security capabilities and developing strategies to deliver operational improvements and increase the effectiveness of their cybersecurity investments.

• As a director, you'll work as part of a team helping to evaluate client risks and solve complex issues from strategy to execution.

        Your role will include:

• • Managing sales pursuits and the sales pipeline, helping the team in identifying, qualifying and closing sales leads, and coordinating the utilization of all account management methodology and business development tools.

  • Overseeing the delivery of our cybersecurity advisory services, including cybersecurity risk assessments, technology due diligence assessments, technical IT internal audit assistance, and penetration testing and vulnerability scanning

  • Supporting the development of team members through sharing your knowledge and experience and contributing to the growth and development of the cybersecurity practice

  • Coordinating project delivery activities and maintaining the quality of cybersecurity services delivered by the team

  • Directly interacting with key client stakeholders and leadership to ensure alignment on project objectives and activities, delivery schedules, and overall project management activities

  • Leading business development activities, including attending networking events and drafting proposals and engagement letters

  • Initiating open and candid coaching conversations at all levels, encouraging everyone to have a voice

  • Anticipating stakeholder needs and developing and discussing potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realizes they are required

  • Support team to disrupt, improve and evolve ways of working when necessary

  • Identify gaps in the market and spot opportunities to create value for clients and new service offerings

  • Look for opportunities to scale efficiencies and new ways of working across multiple projects and environments

  • Create an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart

  • Promote and encourage others to value difference when working in diverse teams

  • Drive and take ownership for developing connections that help deliver what is best for our people and stakeholders

  • Influence and facilitate the creation of long-term relationships which add value to the firm

  • Applying knowledge of industry regulations and information security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001/2, PCI DSS, etc.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in management/computer information systems, computer science, accounting information systems, or related program

• CISSP certification required

• 10+ year(s) experience with cybersecurity consulting

• Experience with NIST CSF, ISO 27001/2, and PCI DSS

• Experience with reviewing penetration testing and vulnerability scanning reports

• Experience as a client serving professional for a consulting firm required

• Excellent analytical, technical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail

• Exceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time management skills