Experienced Manager, Cyber

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Supports practice development in the areas of cybersecurity of AI, across Microsoft AI offerings
• Contributes 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
• Covers 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

Requirements

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
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

Qualifications

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

Skills

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

Benefits

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