Cyber Defense Solutions Manager

Grant Thornton - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Manager in Grant Thornton's Cybersecurity practice plays a crucial role in integrating cybersecurity strategies into overall business strategies for clients. This position involves managing cybersecurity assessments, designing and implementing threat protection solutions, and overseeing the client engagement lifecycle. The role also emphasizes business development and the growth of the cybersecurity practice, providing opportunities for technical and project management skill enhancement.

Responsibilities

• Manage, lead and perform threat protection engagements, including Microsoft Sentinel deployments, endpoint security and Microsoft Azure security hardening.
• Manage and support cybersecurity assessments consisting of security architecture reviews, system configuration reviews and cloud security evaluations.
• Manage and support cybersecurity incident response readiness activities, including tabletop exercises and evaluations of incident response capabilities.
• Support cybersecurity risk and control remediation and security control implementation activities.
• Develop deliverables from technology deployments and assessments performed and develop tailored recommendations to mitigate associated cyber threats and risks.
• Manage assigned client engagements from start to finish, which includes engagement planning, fieldwork execution and reporting.
• Develop strategic recommendations and consultative guidance for clients to help mature their cybersecurity programs, technology, processes and capabilities.
• 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.

Requirements

• 5+ years of related cybersecurity experience in a similar consulting practice or function.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is required.
• CISSP, CISM, GIAC (eg, GSEC, GCIH, GISP, etc.), cloud security (eg, AZ-500, SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, AWS Certified Security, Google Cloud Professional Architect/Security Engineer) or other related certifications required.
• 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.
• Experience with practice development and client pursuit activities.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
• Strong professional verbal and written skills.
• Experience leading and managing one or more of the overarching areas below: Conducting design and deployments of Microsoft Threat Protection technology (Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and various Microsoft Defender technologies (Identity, Office 365, Cloud).
• Proven experience conducting Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution deployments (with a focus on Microsoft Sentinel), including configuring content (analytics, workbooks, and/or playbooks/automation), as well as integrating deployed solutions into organizational Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services.
• Proven experience performing security hardening of Microsoft Azure environments.
• Reviewing security architecture deployments and assessing and/or implementing secure configurations for common network devices (routers, switches, firewalls), server operating systems (Windows and Linux) and database management systems.
• Assessing and/or implementing security solutions and controls within cloud service provider platforms (eg, AWS, Azure, GCP, O365).
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity industry leading practices and frameworks, such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, CIS Benchmarks, OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK.
• Familiarity with common cyber event detection and threat and vulnerability management security solutions.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills.

Benefits

• Personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all identities, roles, and aspirations.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs.
• Employee assistance program.
• 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan eligibility for seasonal employees.
• Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance for eligible employees.