The Experienced Manager, Cyber is a consulting leader for the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity implementation. This consulting leader leverages experience in both AI approaches and tools and security to build confidence with customers. This role also coordinates all aspects of a project, and ensures risk is managed, mitigated, or escalated as quickly as possible. In addition, this role works with BDO Channel Partners and practice leadership to develop marketing positions, presentations, statements of works, proposals, and RFP responses to promote BDO’s position in the marketplace with critical business partners, our clients, and attract potential future clients.

Job Duties:

Supports practice development in the areas of cybersecurity of AI, across Microsoft AI offerings Contribute to BDO’s thought leadership and marketing materials on security services for AI projects, with a focus on Microsoft-first AI approaches

Understands client needs to develop project plans, resource plans, establishes reporting and metrics, and provides the client with regular updates

Manages day-to-day project requirements, as well as on-site and/or remote team

Participates and conducts business unit, legal, IT, privacy and/or governance interviews and meetings

Coordinates all aspects of a project, and ensures risk is managed, mitigated, or escalated as quickly as possible

Reviews and edits policies, processes, workflows, and work instructions to align them with industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO, GLBA, GDRP)

Collects data, coordinates use of software and develops data maps that identify data flow and storage locations of sensitive data sources

Conducts research on Cyber software and capabilities to provide clients with solutions that improve their compliance, risk management and governance functions

Works with BDO Channel Partners to develop statements of works, proposals, and RFP responses to integrate products and services

Manages project teams to ensure client projects are delivered on time and budget

Acts as a contact for client questions and inquires

Develops and/or edits client reports with minimal oversight

Manages and validates the quality of client deliverables

Supports the development of RFI’s and RFP’s, as well as subject matter expert presentations and proposals

Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises the workload of Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work product, as needed

Ensures Senior Associates and Associates are trained on all relevant software, practice tools and processes

Evaluates the performance of Senior Associates and Associates, and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development

Delivers periodic performance feedback, and completes performance evaluations for Senior Associates and Associates in accordance with Firm guidance

Acts as mentor to Senior Associates and Associates, as appropriate

Acts as a leader, and projects a professional, positive attitude toward client and firm personnel

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

High School or GED Equivalent, required

Bachelor’s degree, preferred; focus in Computer Science, Information Assurance or Information Governance, preferred

Experience:

Six (6) or more years of consulting experience, required

Three (3) or more years of experience managing large, complex projects including budget, scope and deliverables, required

Five (5) or more years of information security experience, required

Experience with securing systems including machine learning, Azure Cognitive services, Azure AI services, or Microsoft Copilot, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

A Major information security certification (CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CCISO, CCSP, CISSP, or GIAC certifications etc.), preferred

Software:

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Office 365, OneDrive, SharePoint and Visio, preferred

Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft PowerPoint skills, preferred

Knowledge and/or experience with Microsoft security products, including Defender, Purview, Entra, and similar, preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge and experience with sales and/or marketing and thought leadership development

Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements

Ability to work with global corporate clients, and ability to up-sell after the first engagement

Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills

Solid organizational skills, especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details

Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment

Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment, and handle multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the Firm and with clients

Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel

Ability to encourage a team environment on engagements, and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $150,000 - $170,000 Colorado Range: $150,000 - $170,000 Illinois Range: $150,000 - $170,000 Maryland Range: $150,000 - $170,000 Minnesota Range: $150,000 - $170,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $150,000 - $170,000 Washington Range: $150,000 - $170,000 Washington DC Range: $150,000 - $170,000

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