Cyber Risk & Resilience Architect

McKinsey & Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 173,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinsey & Company is seeking a cybersecurity-focused consultant to work with client teams across New York, Washington DC, or Silicon Valley. You will help establish enterprise-wide cyber resilience, design risk-based security strategies, and support digital transformation initiatives.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, rigorous analysis, and the ability to translate insights into compelling client deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, math, engineering or tech-management; graduate degree is a plus.
• 4+ years of cybersecurity experience in corporate and/or professional services.
• Excellent organizational capabilities and ability to initiate and complete tasks.
• Proficient in rational decision making based on data, facts, and logic.
• Ability to create work product–focused outputs (PowerPoint decks, Excel models, articles).
• Exceptional time management in a complex autonomous environment.
• Willingness to travel and work outside traditional hours as needed.
• Strong English communication, suitable for various seniority levels.

Responsibilities

• Establish cyber resiliency and enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategies tailored to client priorities.
• Help clients establish a comprehensive cyber strategy across risk, business, and culture.
• Assess risk and resilience, digital transformation, crisis response, and long-term cyber capabilities.
• Gather and analyze information, test hypotheses, and communicate recommendations.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Cybersecurity experience

Organizational skills

Data-driven decisions

Deliverables output

Time management

Travel readiness

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

McKinsey & Company is seeking a cybersecurity-focused consultant to work with client teams across New York, Washington DC, or Silicon Valley. You will help establish enterprise-wide cyber resilience, design risk-based security strategies, and support digital transformation initiatives.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, rigorous analysis, and the ability to translate insights into compelling client deliverables.