Cybersecurity – Management Consultant – Senior Consultant/Manager

Wavestone SA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consulting powerhouse as a Cybersecurity Management Consultant. In this dynamic role, you will work with leading organizations to develop and implement agile cybersecurity strategies that align with their business goals. Your expertise will help shape the future of cybersecurity, ensuring operational excellence and resilience. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with top executives and contribute to impactful transformations in a vibrant and inclusive environment. Embrace the chance to grow professionally while making a significant difference in the consulting landscape.

Benefits

Great parental leave

Medical / Dental / Vision coverage

401K Savings Plan with Company Match

HSA/FSA

Employee Stock Options Plan (ESPP)

Regular Compensation increases based on performance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in client-facing consulting roles.
• Proven background in leading cybersecurity transformation programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage client engagements and ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Participate in business development and mentoring team members.

Skills

Cybersecurity Transformation

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Incident Response

Risk Management

Technical Understanding

Business Development

Presentation Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Cybersecurity Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Cybersecurity - Management Consultant - Senior Consultant/Manager

• Full-time

Wavestone is a global consulting powerhouse dedicated to empowering businesses to navigate today's dynamic and competitive landscape. With a presence in 17 countries and a team of over 5,500 experts, we combine first-class sector expertise with a 360° transformation portfolio of high-value consulting services.

At Wavestone, we go beyond simply offering solutions – we strive to build lasting partnerships with our clients. Our collaborative approach ensures we understand your unique challenges and tailor our strategies to achieve your specific goals.

As a leading global consulting firm, Wavestone is deeply rooted in the vibrant business landscapes of the United States. With offices in New York City and Dallas, we leverage the innovation and entrepreneurial spirit of these cities to deliver exceptional consulting services. We support CEOs and tech leaders (CDO, CTO, CISO, etc.) in crafting their IT strategy and optimizing their sourcing models to maximize the value of IT services and business processes.

Our 3 Business Circles and areas of expertise:

• Digital and Artificial Intelligence Transformation (DAT) – GenAI adoption, maturity benchmarking, cloud strategy, data strategy, service provider & solution selection, IT governance design & implementation
• Cybersecurity (CYB) – Identity and access management, regulatory remediation, incident response, resilience & crisis management, Strategy & roadmap, 360OpResMaturity Assessments
• Sourcing & Service Optimization (SSO) – Resource model strategy, vendor rationalization, go-to-market strategy, performance delivery valuation, services continuity strategy, functional sourcing strategy

Join us for a rewarding career in management consulting, offering competitive compensation, continuous learning, and many opportunities for professional growth. Shape the future of consulting and make a lasting impact - Apply now to join our team!

We are looking for teammates to join our Cybersecurity business circle, which is one part of the larger Cybersecurity Global Practice, an independent and in-house team of 700+ people working seamlessly across the globe (New York, Dallas, London and Paris).

At the crossroads of management and digital consulting, you will assist large organizations - including FTSE 100, Fortune 500 and CAC40 clients - in their most critical transformations. Our key objectives are to align cybersecurity strategies with client priorities and organizational goals; support top management in achieving their security targets through pragmatic solutions; and foster a culture of security awareness and proactive risk management across the organization. You will be responsible for delivering pragmatic and agile cybersecurity strategies that align client priorities and support top management in achieving their security target on 3 different types of engagements:

• Innovate for Clients, Partners, and Employees
  • Develop and implement strategies for:
    • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
    • IT and OT Cybersecurity Convergence
    • Technology & Asset Management
    • Third-Party Risk Management
  • Facilitate innovation that enhances security posture and operational efficiency.
• Protect Clients
  • Define security principles and architecture.
  • Conduct cybersecurity maturity assessments.
  • Integrate security measures into projects to ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Lead incident response efforts and manage crisis situations to enhance resilience.
• Ensure Operational Excellence
  • Converge cybersecurity with operational resilience.
  • Develop and execute strategic roadmaps for cybersecurity initiatives.
  • Manage risk effectively while ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Oversee program development and management for ongoing cybersecurity efforts.

Job Responsibilities

• Managing engagements with our clients, responsible for the day-to-day running of the engagements, including developing strategic recommendations and guidance, and ensuring the highest quality service for our clients.
• Participating in the business development activity of the global practice which will include full lifecycle from pre-sales support, identification of cyber opportunities & scoping the delivery phase of engagements.
• Participating in the people development by sharing knowledge, mentoring, and coaching team members and leading by example.
• Collaborating and coordinating across the different locations (New York, Dallas, London and Paris) to participate in the global practice development by creating thought leadership and marketing materials for selling and promoting our offerings.
• Continuing to upskill and stay current with the market.
• Based on your profile and background, contribute to various internal activities (Career development, Thought leadership, etc.)

We are recruiting across several levels of seniority from Senior Consultant to Manager.

• 3-5 years’ experience in external client-facing consulting or equivalent role (IT, management, or cybersecurity focused consulting)
• Proven background leading Cybersecurity transformation programs both operational and strategic.
• Good technical understanding to bring credibility to advisory work.
• Ability to manage transformation projects.
• Proven track record of supporting business development activities (account planning, pitches, proposals, value proposition development).
• Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels of an organization, experience in managing and leading teams, developing and coaching junior members of staff.
• Skills to create and deliver meaningful presentations with impact and produce high-quality reports.
• Comprehensive knowledge of at least 4 of the below Cybersecurity and/or Operational Resilience topics:
  • Cyber Security Strategy/Maturity
  • Security Governance
  • Awareness & Training
  • Risk Assessment/Management
  • Security Strategy and Assurance
  • Data Protection & Privacy
  • Data Leakage Prevention
  • Identity & Access Management
  • Incident response and Threat intelligence
  • Cloud security & Zero Trust
  • Operational Resilience
  • Crisis Management
  • Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
  • Third party management and Exit Strategy
  • Network securities

Our Commitment

Wavestone values and Positive Way

At Wavestone, we believe our employees are our greatest ambassadors. By embodying our shared values, vision, mission, and corporate brand, you'll become a powerful force for positive change.

• Energetic- A positive attitude gives energy to lead projects to success.
• Responsible- We act with integrity and take ownership of our decisions and actions.
• Together- We want to be a great team, not a team of greats.

We are Energetic, Responsible and Together!

• Great parental leave (birthing parent: 4 months | supporting parent: 2 months)
• Medical / Dental / Vision coverage
• 401K Savings Plan with Company Match
• HSA/FSA
• [insert target bonus range for SC to M grade] % bonus based on personal and company performance.
• Regular Compensation increases based on performance.
• Employee Stock Options Plan (ESPP)

Travel and Location

This full-time position is based in our New York office. You must reside or be willing to relocate within commutable distance to the office.

Diversity and Inclusion

Wavestone seeks diversity among our team members and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Wavestone, we celebrate diversity and inclusion.