Senior Cybersecurity Governance Lead - Zero Trust & IAM

Alvarez & Marsal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off including vacation and 2

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm delivering risk-focused advisory and investigations. The Disputes and Investigations practice guides teams in national security compliance, Zero Trust architecture, and modern security tooling to support clients and regulators.

Our team emphasizes ownership, growth, and performance, with a comprehensive benefits package and visibility to senior leaders. The salary range is $100,000 - $140,000 annually, plus discretionary bonus, depending on

Qualifications

• Experience with NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-218, NIST SP 800-161, and/or ISO 27001.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java).
• Background in network and cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Kubernetes).
• 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 certifications: CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO 27001, etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams in executing advisory, oversight, and audit projects related to FDI national security reviews, export and technology controls, and 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.
• Direct security assessments of applications and software: architecture reviews, DevSecOps interviews, IAM integration, code analysis, and penetration testing.
• Analyze and interpret penetration test results; develop remediation roadmaps.
• Implement and integrate 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 security assessment locations.

Skills

Programming languages

Cloud platforms

Containerization

Big Data platforms

USG clearance eligibility

Security governance

Industry certifications

Education

Relevant security certifications

USG clearance eligibility

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm delivering risk-focused advisory and investigations. The Disputes and Investigations practice guides teams in national security compliance, Zero Trust architecture, and modern security tooling to support clients and regulators.

Our team emphasizes ownership, growth, and performance, with a comprehensive benefits package and visibility to senior leaders. The salary range is $100,000 - $140,000 annually, plus discretionary bonus, depending on