Manager Cyber Security - Milan | BCG Platinion

BCG Platinion; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 84,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Meal vouchers

Life/Disability Insurance

EAP

Well-being initiatives

Flexible benefits

Company car plan

Job summary

BCG Platinion is seeking a senior cybersecurity leader to design and govern security strategies for global clients, turning strategy into secure execution. You will drive roadmaps, oversee complex programs, and ensure robust security architectures aligned with transformation goals.

Required: a university degree in cyber security or IT, 8–12 years in IT security consulting, deep knowledge of NIST, ISO/IEC 27000 and SABSA, and certifications such as CISSP or CISM.

Qualifications

• A university degree in cyber security, information technology, or a related field.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience in IT security consulting or a similar role.
• Strong practical knowledge of cybersecurity operating processes and frameworks such as NIST, ISO/IEC 27000, and SABSA.
• Holders of professional certifications like CISSP, CISM, or ISO27001 are preferred.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to manage interdisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication skills in both Italian and English are required.
• Comfortable working in global contexts and adaptable to rapidly changing environments.
• Readiness to travel extensively as required by client engagements and project demands.

Responsibilities

• Cybersecurity Leadership and Strategy: Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive cybersecurity roadmaps and strategic initiatives, aligning them with client objectives and digital transformation goals.
• Client Engagement and Project Management: Manage and oversee complex cybersecurity projects, ensuring excellence in delivery while maintaining stringent timelines and budgets.
• Innovative Solution Development: Utilize advanced technologies like AI, blockchain, and cloud computing to design and refine innovative cybersecurity solutions.
• Team Leadership and Development: Cultivate a supportive and inclusive team environment, promoting continuous learning and professional growth.
• Vendor and Stakeholder Management: Effectively select and manage relationships with security vendors, services, and solution providers to enhance the security offerings provided to clients.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Project management

Security frameworks

ISO27001

CISSP

CISM

NIST

SABSA

Italian/English communication

Education

University degree in cyber security or IT

Job description

At BCG Platinion, we close the gap between strategy and technology. We design and build AI tech strategies, AI solutions, and next-generation platform architectures that turn ambition into execution, turning buzzwords into a true business engine and real competitive advantage.

Working at the intersection of boardroom strategy and hands-on tech delivery, we help leading organizations tackle their toughest challenges, with access to C-suite leaders and the unmatched resources of BCG.

What You'll Do

• Cybersecurity Leadership and Strategy: Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive cybersecurity roadmaps and strategic initiatives, aligning them with client objectives and digital transformation goals. Drive end-to-end security solutions from conceptual design to implementation, ensuring robust security architectures and frameworks are in place.
• Client Engagement and Project Management: Manage and oversee complex cybersecurity projects, ensuring excellence in delivery while maintaining stringent timelines and budgets. Provide expert security advisory and support to clients throughout major IT transformation programs, helping them achieve and maintain key security certifications such as ISO27001.
• Innovative Solution Development: Utilize advanced technologies like AI, blockchain, and cloud computing to design and refine innovative cybersecurity solutions. Tailor strategies to include aspects of identity & access governance, data protection, security monitoring, and network protection.
• Team Leadership and Development: Cultivate a supportive and inclusive team environment, promoting continuous learning and professional growth. Mentor team members, oversee the recruitment of top-tier talent, and foster a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Vendor and Stakeholder Management: Effectively select and manage relationships with security vendors, services, and solution providers to enhance the security offerings provided to clients.

What You'll Bring

• A university degree in cyber security, information technology, or a related field.
• From 8 to 12 years of relevant experience in IT security consulting or a similar role, demonstrating a track record of leading sizable and complex projects.
• Strong practical knowledge of cybersecurity operating processes and frameworks such as NIST, ISO/IEC 27000, and SABSA.
• Holders of professional certifications like CISSP, CISM, or ISO27001 are preferred.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to manage interdisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication skills in both Italian and English are required
• Comfortable working in global contexts and adaptable to rapidly changing environments.
• Readiness to travel extensively as required by client engagements and project demands.

Who You'll Work With

We make sure you never stop growing. You'll tackle exciting, high-impact challenges every day, supported by a passionate team of talented colleagues who share your drive for excellence and keep connect long after your case wraps up. Our collaborative, open culture gives you the freedom to explore and perfect your strengths, backed by individual learning opportunities and recognized certifications.

Additional info

At BCG Platinion, our people and relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that in-person collaboration plays an essential role in our culture, mentorship, and professional development. That's why we generally operate on a hybrid model, with office presence shaped by business needs, team norms, and local policies and practices. We aim to provide a dynamic and collaborative environment that fosters connection and teamwork.

Compensation Information

Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, and a market-leading benefits package described below. Our Reward Philosophy is to take a holistic approach to offer a comprehensive package which includes market-competitive base salary, discretionary performance bonus and strong benefits that are locally relevant and support both physical and mental health. Our philosophy drives our actions and aims at being competitive, fair and easy for employees to understand. We are committed to ensuring that BCG Platinion is the best place for you to thrive and grow.

The base salary range for this role is EUR 84.000,00 - EUR 90.000,00.

This is an estimated range. Any final offer would be based on objective, role-related criteria such as your relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated skills. Employees may also be eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus.

BCG Platinion offers a best-in-class benefits package designed to provide comprehensive care and meaningful support to you and your family. Benefits may vary based on role, contract type, and eligibility criteria.

Our benefits include:

• Health insurance: comprehensive medical coverage for employees with the option to extend coverage to eligible family members
• Meal vouchers and corporate discounts: daily meal allowance and access to a range of partner discounts
• Life/Accident /Disability Insurance for employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): confidential psychological, legal, and financial support services
• Well-being initiatives: programs supporting physical health, mental well-being, and family needs
• Flexible benefits/Welfare: an annual flexible benefits allowance that can be used for eligible services such as education, health, transport, and leisure activities
• Company car plan: available for eligible roles

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

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