Cybersecurity & IT Risk Director

Baker Tilly - Frisco, TX

Full-time - Senior

Frisco, TX

10,001+ employees

About the position

Baker Tilly is seeking a Cybersecurity & IT Risk Director to join its Risk Advisory practice. This role is pivotal in helping clients assess their cybersecurity risks and develop strategies to enhance their IT and security capabilities. As a part of one of the fastest-growing consulting and accounting firms in the country, you will be joining a dynamic team that is dedicated to providing exceptional client service in the realm of information technology risk advisory. The firm prides itself on its deep industry knowledge in risk, governance, internal audit, compliance, IT, and cybersecurity best practices, which are essential in navigating the complexities of today’s business environment. In this position, you will manage sales pursuits and the sales pipeline, assisting the team in identifying, qualifying, and closing sales leads. You will oversee the delivery of cybersecurity advisory services, which include conducting cybersecurity risk assessments, technology due diligence assessments, and providing technical IT internal audit assistance. Additionally, you will be responsible for penetration testing and vulnerability scanning, ensuring that the services delivered by your team meet the highest quality standards. Your role will also involve mentoring and developing team members, sharing your extensive knowledge and experience to foster growth within the cybersecurity practice. You will interact directly with key client stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives, delivery schedules, and overall project management activities. As a leader, you will drive business development efforts, attend networking events, and draft proposals and engagement letters to secure new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, valuing the contributions of diverse teams and promoting an inclusive culture. You will be expected to anticipate stakeholder needs, develop innovative solutions, and identify market gaps to create value for clients. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the direction of the cybersecurity practice while building meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues alike.

Responsibilities

• Managing sales pursuits and the sales pipeline, helping the team in identifying, qualifying and closing sales leads.
• Overseeing the delivery of 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.
• Supporting the team to disrupt, improve and evolve ways of working when necessary.
• Identifying gaps in the market and spotting opportunities to create value for clients and new service offerings.
• Looking for opportunities to scale efficiencies and new ways of working across multiple projects and environments.
• Creating an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.
• Promoting and encouraging others to value difference when working in diverse teams.
• Driving and taking ownership for developing connections that help deliver what is best for our people and stakeholders.
• Influencing and facilitating the creation of long-term relationships which add value to the firm.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in management/computer information systems, computer science, accounting information systems, or related program.
• CISSP certification required.
• 10+ years of 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.