Government and Public Sector - Cybersecurity Strategy Senior Manager - NYC/Boston

About the role

The opportunity is to serve as a Cybersecurity Lead for State and Local government clients, leading both business development and delivery across EY's cybersecurity capabilities. This role blends executive-level cybersecurity advisory, strategy, and delivery leadership, and business development ownership across highly regulated public sector environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Cybersecurity Lead for assigned State and Local government clients and pursuits, acting as the primary executive-level interface across EY's cybersecurity capabilities.
  • Lead client conversations and solution shaping across cybersecurity competency areas, including: Cyber Risk, Compliance & Resilience, Data Protection & Privacy, Digital Identity & Privileged Access Management, Cyber Architecture, OT & Engineering, Cyber Threat Management, Detection & Response.
  • Shape integrated, end-to-end cybersecurity programs by orchestrating the right mix of strategy, risk, compliance, architecture, engineering, operations, and resilience capabilities.
  • Act as a single point of accountability for cybersecurity strategy and delivery, engaging specialists as needed while retaining overall client and program ownership for assigned State and Local government clients.
• Advising senior State and Local executives (CISO, CIO, CRO, agency leadership) on enterprise cybersecurity strategy, risk posture, governance, and investment prioritization.
  • Lead the development of enterprise cybersecurity strategies, target operating models, and multi-year roadmaps aligned to mission objectives, statutory and regulatory obligations, and funding realities.
  • Provide executive-level guidance that connects cybersecurity investments to operational resilience, service continuity, and public trust.
  • Translate complex cyber risks into business- and mission-level insights to support executive decision-making and oversight.
• Leading the strategy, design, and delivery of cybersecurity programs across EY's cybersecurity competency areas, based on client needs, risk posture, and mission priorities.
  • Own end-to-end execution of cybersecurity initiatives spanning strategy, governance, risk, compliance, architecture, engineering, operations, identity, data protection, threat management, and resilience.
  • Define enterprise-level cybersecurity strategies, target operating models, and transformation roadmaps, and guide clients through execution across multiple functional domains.
  • Serve as the integrating delivery leader, coordinating across specialized cybersecurity teams to deliver cohesive, outcome-oriented solutions.
  • Maintain accountability for delivery quality, outcomes, and realization of intended business and mission benefits, regardless of the specific cybersecurity domain in scope.
  • Ensure adherence to EY risk management, independence, and quality standards across all engagements.
  • Support clients in sustaining compliance and resilience amid evolving cyber threats, technologies, and regulatory expectations.
• Lead business development efforts across State and Local government clients.
  • Originate opportunities by building trusted relationships with state agencies, counties, cities, and authorities, and by understanding jurisdiction-specific cyber risks, regulatory drivers, and funding constraints.
  • Own and lead end-to-end pursuits, including: Opportunity identification, shaping, and qualification, Integrated solution design across multiple cybersecurity domains, Pricing, margin management, and risk review, RFP/RFI responses, orals, and executive-level negotiations.
  • Serve as the primary relationship lead for assigned State and Local accounts, driving account planning, pipeline development, and sustained revenue growth.
  • Help evolve EY's State and Local cybersecurity offerings by integrating strategy, risk, compliance, architecture, operations, and resilience into scalable, repeatable programs.
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams of consultants and subject-matter professionals.
  • Foster an inclusive, collaborative culture aligned with EY values and public service mission outcomes.
  • Coach teams on executive presence, consultative selling, and pursuit leadership, in addition to delivery excellence.
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of cybersecurity talent.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. Typically 8–12+ years of cybersecurity experience, including leadership roles spanning strategy, risk, compliance, and cyber program management. Must have demonstrated experience supporting State and Local government clients. Must have ability to work in-person as needed. Must be comfortable with travel as needed. Must be able to obtain/maintain a clearance should one be required.

Skills & Competencies

• Broad understanding of cybersecurity domains, enabling credible executive-level discussion across strategy, risk, compliance, architecture, operations, identity, data protection, threat management, and resilience.
• Ability to connect cybersecurity investments to business outcomes, risk tolerance, and mission objectives.
• Pristine commercial acumen, including pricing, margin management, and risk governance.
• Executive-level communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in complex State and Local government environments.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package, including medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Flexible vacation policy, EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Continuous learning, success as defined by you, and transformative leadership opportunities.

Pay

Base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $170,600 to $390,000. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $204,800 to $443,200. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.

Schedule

Flexible vacation policy, EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.