Director, Cybersecurity

FTI Consulting, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting, Inc. seeks a senior cybersecurity expert to perform investigations, incident response, and threat assessment for high-profile clients.

You will lead engagements, supervise analysts, and deliver concise written reports to sophisticated clients including law firms and financial institutions. The role requires five+ years of corporate investigations experience, travel to client sites, and authorization to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience conducting research at a corporate investigations firm or similar organization.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Responsibilities

• Perform cybersecurity engagements for a sophisticated client base, summarizing results accurately in written reports.
• Lead investigations engagements and supervise consultants on engagements with teams of researchers.
• Develop strategies to expand the portfolio of services offered and improve the efficiency and consistency of service delivery.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Incident response

Threat modeling

Penetration testing

Digital forensics

OS security

Data security

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world's top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations. At FTI Consulting, you'll work side-by-side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you'll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You'll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you. Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role

We are involved in complex, global and high-profile litigation, arbitration and investigations combining end-to-end risk advisory, investigative and disputes expertise to deliver holistic solutions for our clients. More specifically, we are looking for technical cybersecurity experts with experience in all or some of the following: intelligence collection, incident response, insider threat analysis, network operations, emerging cyber policy, security operations (malware analysis, specialized cloud expertise, forensic experts, penetration testing, and application testing). With offices worldwide, we are able to uncover and analyze critical information wherever a need exists—no matter how intricate the investigation may be.

What You'll Do

Perform a wide range of cybersecurity engagements in a fast-paced, deadline-sensitive environment; summarizing the results accurately and concisely in written reports for a sophisticated client base consisting of top-tier law firms, financial institutions and corporations; managing consultants on engagements which involve teams of investigative researchers; and providing oral reports to clients, when appropriate. Assist leadership in developing strategies to expand the portfolio of services offered and improve the efficiency and consistency of service delivery. Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, threats, methodologies and core technologies in order to assimilate client needs and design appropriate technical solutions. Lead assessment of current threat identification techniques and development of new methodologies and frameworks. Supervise results of incident analysis, combining sound analytical skills with advanced knowledge of cybersecurity. Lead modification and enhancement of proposals.

What You'll Grow

This is an excellent opportunity for a person with proven, hands-on cybersecurity experience to join a dynamic and growing Cybersecurity team. You will have the opportunity to be involved with fascinating, high-paced and high-profile cybersecurity engagements requiring the best talent to provide value to our clients. Alongside this you will receive coaching and mentoring within the team in order to develop your experience and confidence. With the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, the need for continuous professional development remains at the forefront of the quality of our team and is wholly supported. We will work with you to develop a career path within the FTI Cybersecurity team so you there is a clear progression path, coupled with the right level of support and guidance in order to achieve the next step in your career at FTI Consulting.

What You Will Need To Succeed

Basic Qualifications

Five+ years of experience conducting research at a corporate investigations firm or similar organization. This role requires travel to clients and FTI offices Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Specialized experience in cyber incident response and cyber incident management.
• Very good understanding of operating systems, file system fundamentals, and security controls, with an in-depth familiarity with Windows, Linux, and Unix.
• Understanding of data loss / data theft prevention concepts and technologies Understanding of eDiscovery and digital forensics concepts and technologies.
• Threat modeling fundamentals and penetration testing skills.
• Analytical ability - The applicant should have experience identifying red flags, validating sources, and making judgment calls about the completeness and accuracy of open source information.
• Strategic planning and resourcefulness - The applicant will be responsible for developing investigative plans and strategies for engagements and producing creative solutions to challenging research problems.
• Experience identifying and managing work performed by subcontractors, including negotiating budgets and deadlines.

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Compensation

Minimum Pay: $145,000 Maximum Pay: $252,000 Compensation Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual's location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.

With more than 8,100+ employees located in 32 countries and territories around the globe, we are the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. Our experts have led organizations, shaped policy, driven investigations, managed crises, advised world leaders and built businesses from the ground up. Learn more about the work we do and how we're helping clients around the world turn their biggest challenges and opportunities into stories of success. Learn more about our impact. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where our people can grow and achieve their full potential. To learn more about FTI Consulting, visit www.fticonsulting.com/careers and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.