IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Director

Baker Tilly US; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 212,000 - 359,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly US is seeking an IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Director to lead the cybersecurity advisory practice for a national client base. The role emphasizes risk assessments, regulatory alignment, and hands-on leadership across teams and engagements.

The position demands a deep background in cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance, with experience guiding complex client projects and delivering measurable security improvements.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree required.
• Twelve years of experience in cybersecurity, risk advisory, or a related field.
• CISSP, CISA or CPA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of cybersecurity advisory services, including risk assessments and testing.
• Lead a team to evaluate client risks and solve complex issues from strategy to execution.
• Coordinate project delivery activities and maintain quality of cybersecurity services.
• Interact with key client stakeholders and leadership to ensure alignment on objectives.
• Support business development, including drafting proposals and engagement letters.
• Coach teams, share knowledge, and foster growth within the practice.

Skills

IT Audit

Cybersecurity

Risk Management

Internal Controls

Compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CISSP, CISA or CPA certification

Tools

NIST CSF

ISO 27001/2

Job description

Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

Responsibilities

Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing consulting and accounting firms in the country? Would you like the ability to join a highly dynamic team focused on providing exceptional client service in the area of informational technology risk advisory? If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as an IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Director! Our Risk Advisory practice provides a full spectrum of services to help our clients assess their risks, develop strategies to compete in an ever-changing business environment, and achieve their goals and objectives. All of this is accomplished through deep industry knowledge of risk, governance, internal audit, compliance, IT, and cybersecurity best practices. As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.

Does this describe you?

• You want to continue to expand your work experiences and hone your skills as an IT risk professional in the areas of compliance, cybersecurity, and internal controls


• You crave the opportunity to be part of a fast growing, entrepreneurial risk consulting practice where your hard work and creativity will be rewarded


• You do your best work when you are part of a talented, down-to-earth team that thrives in collaboration and truly enjoys working together


• You feel valued when you are provided the resources and support to continually sharpen your technical skills and build your career now, for tomorrow

What You Will Do

• Our cybersecurity team plays an integral role in helping our clients proactively manage their cybersecurity risks by assessing their IT and security capabilities and developing strategies to deliver operational improvements and increase the effectiveness of their cybersecurity investments.


• As a Director, you'll work as part of a team helping to evaluate client risks and solve complex issues from strategy to execution. Your role will include:


• Overseeing the delivery of our cybersecurity advisory services, including cybersecurity risk assessments, technology due diligence assessments, technical IT internal audit assistance, and penetration testing and vulnerability scanning.


• Supporting the development of team members through sharing your knowledge and experience and contributing to the growth and development of the cybersecurity practice.


• Coordinating project delivery activities and maintaining the quality of cybersecurity services delivered by the team.


• Directly interacting with key client stakeholders and leadership to ensure alignment on project objectives and activities, delivery schedules, and overall project management activities.


• Supporting business development activities, including attending networking events and drafting proposals and engagement letters.


• Initiating open and candid coaching conversations at all levels, encouraging everyone to have a voice.


• Anticipating stakeholder needs and developing and discussing potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realizes they are required.


• Initiating and leading open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.


• Applying knowledge of industry regulations and information security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001/2, PCI DSS, etc.)

Minimum Required Qualifications

• 4 year degree


• Twelve (12) years of experience


• CISSP, CISA or CPA certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in management/computer information systems, computer science, accounting information systems, or related program


• CISSP, CISA or CPA certification required


• 12+ year(s) experience with cybersecurity consulting


• Experience with NIST CSF, ISO 27001/2, or other related cyber frameworks


• Experience with reviewing penetration testing and vulnerability scanning reports


• Experience as a client serving professional for a consulting firm required


• Excellent analytical, technical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail


• Exceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time management skills, problem solving skills, with strong attention to detail

The compensation range for this role is $211,500 to $359,060. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.