Director, Cybersecurity Governance & National Security

Alvarez & Marsal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is seeking a Disputes and Investigations Director to lead cross-functional teams in advisory, oversight, and audit projects related to national security reviews, export controls, and CMMC. The role focuses on Zero Trust, IAM, and regulatory alignment across enterprise systems.

You will work with federal standards, perform deep security assessments, and develop remediation roadmaps. A&M offers growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a path to leadership within a

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with Technology Companies that deliver controlled technology nationally and internationally.
• Experience with NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-218, NIST SP 800-161, and/or ISO 27001.
• Experience working in cybersecurity governance (i.e., experience working with NIST CSF; NIST 800-171 and -53; CIS-18 IG1 and ISO 27001)
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, etc.)
• Background in network and cloud-based platforms (e.g., GCP, AWS, Kubernetes, etc.)
• Familiarity with containerization technologies and deployments
• Experience with Big Data platforms (on premise and cloud)
• Ability to obtain a USG security clearance
• One or more relevant industry certification: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA CASP+, CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO 27001, or comparable certifications

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams in advisory, oversight, and audit projects related to FDI national security reviews, export and technology controls, and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
• Design and implement Zero Trust architecture frameworks and IAM solutions, including PAM, RBAC, and continuous authentication.
• Conduct enterprise-wide security assessments focusing on identity governance, access management, and Zero Trust implementation.
• Direct security assessments of applications and software, including architecture reviews, DevSecOps interviews, IAM integration, code analysis, and penetration testing.
• Analyze and remediate identity-related vulnerabilities and deviations from Zero Trust principles.
• Implement SIEM, IGA, and PAM solutions for automated compliance monitoring.
• Create and maintain project governance artifacts and reporting mechanisms.
• Travel up to 20% to client sites and assessment locations.

Skills

Programming

Cloud platforms

Cybersecurity governance

Security clearance

Tools

GCP

AWS

Kubernetes

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is seeking a Disputes and Investigations Director to lead cross-functional teams in advisory, oversight, and audit projects related to national security reviews, export controls, and CMMC. The role focuses on Zero Trust, IAM, and regulatory alignment across enterprise systems.

You will work with federal standards, perform deep security assessments, and develop remediation roadmaps. A&M offers growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a path to leadership within a