Director, Cyber

BDO USA, LLP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP company

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP in the United States seeks a Cyber Security AI & Emerging Technology Director to drive growth, ensure high-quality service delivery, and lead the practice in integrating AI into cybersecurity. You will oversee end-to-end engagements, mentor teams, and position the firm as a leader in AI-enabled defense.

The ideal candidate has deep cybersecurity and AI expertise, strong business acumen, and a track record in leading large client engagements, developing new AI-infused services, and

Qualifications

• Ten (10) or more years of experience in cybersecurity, information technology, or other relevant security environments, required
• Five (5) or more years in a senior leadership role within a consulting firm or professional services environment, required
• Experience in AI/ML cybersecurity best practices while demonstrating expertise in AI/ML applications, required
• Strong technical knowledge in risk management, identity and access management, threat intelligence, compliance, security operations, AI/ML security, adversarial AI, and secure AI deployment, required
• Proven track record in business development, including client relationship management in cybersecurity and AI-related services, preferred
• Demonstrated experience leading service delivery teams and managing complex client engagements involving AI technologies, preferred
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with a history of building and scaling high-performing teams in dynamic tech environments, preferred
• Experience in a consulting or practice-based model, with a focus on revenue growth, profitability, and leading AI innovation in cybersecurity, preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversees the end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity consulting services, including AI-powered strategy and advisory, risk assessments, compliance management, threat detection using machine learning, incident response, and technical implementations
• Manages project teams to ensure engagements are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction, with a strong emphasis on AI integration for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness
• Acts as the primary engagement lead on key client projects, providing thought leadership in AI-enabled cybersecurity and ensuring alignment with client business objectives
• Drives revenue growth by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, with a focus on AI-infused cybersecurity services, including lead generation, proposal development, and closing deals
• Builds and maintains strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor on AI-related cyber risks and opportunities, and expanding accounts through upselling AI-enhanced services
• Oversees and manages on commercial proposals, pricing strategies, and sales targets to achieve practice growth objectives, positioning the firm as the go-to leader in cybersecurity AI
• Coordinates with priority account programs and other internal firm sales and go to market activities
• Represents the firm at industry events, conferences, and marketing initiatives to enhance visibility and establish thought leadership in AI cybersecurity
• Executes the practice strategy, including delivering AI security governance, risk frameworks, and innovative solutions that leverage AI for defense while securing AI systems against threats
• Coordinate with other internal AI practices and initiatives to drive cross sell and collaboration
• Contributes to the overall firm's strategic planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and risk management for the practice, with a focus on AI investments and ROI
• Oversees compliance with relevant standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, and emerging AI regulations) across all deliverables
• Ability to travel, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

AI/ML cybersecurity

Leadership experience

Business development

Executive communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/Information Security/Technology

Job description

Job Summary:

This Cyber Security AI & Emerging Technology Director is responsible for supporting the growth and development of the practice, with a primary focus on ensuring high-quality service delivery, driving business development and revenue growth, fostering effective people management, and positioning the practice as the industry leader in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into cybersecurity solutions. The ideal candidate will combine deep expertise in cybersecurity and AI technologies with strong business acumen to serve our client base, deliver cutting-edge AI-enhanced solutions, secure AI systems, and build a high-performing team in a rapidly evolving threat landscape dominated by AI-driven risks and opportunities.

Job Duties:

Service Delivery

• Oversees the end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity consulting services, including AI-powered strategy and advisory, risk assessments, compliance management, threat detection using machine learning, incident response, and technical implementations (e.g., identity and access management, secure AI design, vulnerability remediation, and defending against AI-adversarial attacks)
• Manages project teams to ensure engagements are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction, with a strong emphasis on AI integration for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness
• Acts as the primary engagement lead on key client projects, providing thought leadership in AI-enabled cybersecurity and ensuring alignment with client businessobjectives

Business Development

• Drives revenue growth byidentifyingand pursuing new business opportunities, with a focus on AI-infused cybersecurity services, including lead generation, proposal development, and closing deals
• Builds andmaintainsstrong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor on AI-related cyber risks and opportunities, and expanding accounts through upselling AI-enhanced services
• Oversees and manages on commercial proposals, pricing strategies, and sales targets to achieve practice growthobjectives, positioning the firm as the go-to leader in cybersecurity AI
• Coordinates with priority account programs and other internal firm sales and go to market activities
• Represents the firm at industry events, conferences, and marketing initiatives to enhance visibility andestablishthought leadership in AI cybersecurity

AI Leadership

• Executes thepracticestrategy, including delivering AI security governance, risk frameworks, and innovative solutions thatleverageAI for defense while securing AI systems against threats.Coordinate with other internal AI practices and initiatives to drivecross selland collaboration
• Monitors and communicates trends in AI-driven cyber threats, regulatory changes (e.g., AI-specific compliance), and opportunities to integrate AI responsibly into client solutions

Additional Duties

• Contributes to the overall firm's strategic planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and risk management for the practice, with a focus on AI investments and ROI
• Oversees compliance with relevant standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, and emerging AI regulations) across all deliverables
• Ability to travel, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Mentors and develops a talented team of cybersecurity and AI professionals, including specialists in AI controls and guardrails, and ethical AI experts
• Ensures Cyber team is trained on all relevant software, practice tools and processes

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required
• Bachelor's degree with a focus in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Technology, preferred

Experience:

• Ten (10) or more years of experience in cybersecurity, information technology, or other relevant security environments, required
• Five (5) or more years in a senior leadership role within a consulting firm or professionalservices environment, required
• Experience in AI/ML cybersecurity best practices while demonstrating expertisein AI/ML applications, required
• Strong technical knowledge in areas such as risk management, identity and access management, threat intelligence, compliance, security operations, AI/ML security, adversarial AI, and secure AI deployment, required
• Proventrack recordin business development, including client relationship management in cybersecurity and AI-related services, preferred
• Demonstrated experience leading service delivery teams and managing complex client engagements involving AI technologies, preferred
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with a history of building and scaling high-performing teams in dynamic tech environments, preferred
• Experience in a consulting or practice-based model, with a focus on revenue growth, profitability, and leading AI innovation in cybersecurity, preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Exceptional communication and presentation abilities, with experience engaging C-level executives on AI and cybersecurity topics
• Strategic thinker with a client-centric mindset, able to translate technical AI and cyber concepts into business value
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation and proposal skills
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills, with ability to exercise mature judgment
• Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, negotiate and manage change
• Ability to develop and maintain a diverse network of referral sources
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Capable of effectively managing a team of consulting professionals, and delegating work assignments
• Ability to encourage a team environment, and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel
• Ability to act as primary contact, and provide an executive presence on assigned engagements
• Ability to successfully interact, develop and maintain relationships with professionals at all levels, both internal and external

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $175,000 - $225,000
Maryland Range: $175,000 - $225,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $175,000 - $225,000

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you'll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you'll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we're building together.

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