Director, Cybersecurity & National Security Governance

Alvarez & Marsal; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement plan

Discretionary bonus program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal, a leading global consulting firm, seeks a Disputes and Investigations Director in the United States focused on national security risk analysis and regulatory compliance. You will lead cross‑functional teams, implement Zero Trust and IAM controls, and guide security assessments for enterprise clients.

You will work with standards like NIST and ISO 27001, translate findings into actionable reports for senior counsel, and contribute to a growth‑oriented, merit‑driven culture with

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with technology companies delivering 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 in cybersecurity governance and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, Java) and modern security tooling.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional project teams on advisory, oversight, and audit projects related to national security reviews and technology controls.
• Design and implement Zero Trust architectures and IAM solutions (PAM, RBAC, continuous authentication).
• Conduct enterprise‑wide security assessments focusing on identity governance and access management.
• Oversee security reviews of architectures, DevSecOps practices, IAM integrations, and code analysis.
• Develop remediation roadmaps aligned with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements.
• Implement SIEM, IGA, and PAM solutions to enable automated compliance monitoring.
• Create project governance artifacts and reporting for senior leadership.
• Travel up to 20% to client sites and assessment locations.

Skills

Cybersecurity governance

Zero Trust architecture

IAM / PAM

RBAC

Big Data security

Programming experience

US government clearance

Education

Relevant industry certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CompTIA CASP+, CySA+)

Tools

GCP

AWS

Kubernetes

ISO 27001

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal, a leading global consulting firm, seeks a Disputes and Investigations Director in the United States focused on national security risk analysis and regulatory compliance. You will lead cross‑functional teams, implement Zero Trust and IAM controls, and guide security assessments for enterprise clients.

You will work with standards like NIST and ISO 27001, translate findings into actionable reports for senior counsel, and contribute to a growth‑oriented, merit‑driven culture with