Director, Cyber security & Privacy Practice, Proactive Services

Ankura Consulting Group, LLC; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in London is seeking a Director for its Cyber Security and Privacy Practice. The role involves evaluating client cyber security programs, conducting risk assessments, and developing security policies. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in cyber security frameworks and risk management. The position offers opportunities for career development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

Access to Ankura Academy

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in cyber security programme evaluation against frameworks like NIST, ISO.
• Strong capabilities in risk management and remediation planning.
• Familiarity with developing security policies and incident response plans.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and enhance client cyber security programmes.
• Conduct cyber risk assessments and develop remediation plans.
• Develop security policies and support incident response exercises.

Skills

Cyber Security Program Development

Risk Management

Incident Response Planning

Cloud Security

Job description

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

This position supports the Data & Technology practice - one of six practices focused on client delivery services across the Firm.

Our global team of over 100 professionals includes former federal law enforcement personnel, in-house security experts, Big 4 consultants, federal regulators, threat intel and dark web experts, etc. We have helped clients and partners for 10+ years across industries and geographies with the following services:

• Incident Response, Intelligence, and Investigations.
• Technology, Privacy, and Cyber Risk Advisory.
• End Point & Managed Detection & Response.

The EMEA Cyber security & Privacy practice is growing and has ambitions to expand its capabilities from a strong base in incident response, intelligence and investigations into additional proactive security, AI security and managed detection & response services.

Why Join Ankura

• You will have the opportunity to get involved with both Proactive and Reactive work
• We can support and develop individuals who aspire to be an expert
• Opportunities for career development, an assigned career mentor, access to Ankura Academy, and opportunities to collaborate on projects with other Ankura practices
• Work with a collaborative environment, whereby our professionals have the freedom to innovate which promotes curiosity, learning and communication.

Role

The Director role is Manager level position. Ankura's Cyber security and Privacy Practice is a full-service suite of cyber security and privacy solutions, regardless of industry or size.

Responsibilities

• Cyber Security Program & Strategy: Evaluate and enhance client cyber security programmes against recognised frameworks like NIST, ISO, DORA, and NIS2. Advise on security strategy for cloud and hybrid environments, acting as a vCISO to guide their cyber resilience and security posture. This is a core part of our advisory services.
• Risk Management & Remediation: Conduct comprehensive cyber risk assessments, including third-party risk management and cyber risk quantification. Develop and oversee remediation plans, from initial assessment to full delivery, ensuring a seamless consulting engagement.
• Policy & Incident Response: Develop and refine security policies, including Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) and incident response plans. Support the delivery of cyber security and crisis tabletop exercises to test client resilience.