About the Job
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work at one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms globally. The organization is recognized for its commitment to innovation and impact across various sectors, embodying values such as integrity, inclusion, collaboration, and leadership. As a Director, you will be instrumental in shaping the cloud security strategies for a diverse clientele, acting as a trusted advisor and guiding high-stakes transformations while ensuring sustainable growth and operational maturity.
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Role Context and Responsibilities
Client Leadership & Executive Advisory
- Act as a senior trusted advisor to CIOs, CISOs, CTOs, Chief Risk Officers, and boards on cloud security strategy, risk, architecture, and transformation.
- Lead executive workshops and steering committees, simplifying complex technical risks into clear business implications and actionable roadmaps.
- Build and maintain senior client relationships that foster repeat advisory work and multi-year transformation opportunities.
- Represent the firm credibly in commercially significant client environments in complex scenarios.
Cloud Security Strategy & Transformation
- Design enterprise cloud security strategies across various cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, hybrid, private, and SaaS.
- Develop secure cloud landing zones, reference architectures, and target-state operating models.
- Guide on Zero Trust adoption, identity-first security, remote access, and data protection strategies.
- Establish cloud security governance models and support clients in creating measurable cloud security maturity roadmaps.
Technical Assessment & Architecture Review
- Conduct thorough cloud security assessments and architecture reviews across various environments (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, etc.).
- Evaluate security posture relating to identity management, network security, data protection, application security, and more.
- Deliver actionable reports and remediation plans based on comprehensive assessments and quality assurance.
DevSecOps & Engineering Integration
- Advise on integrating security across the software development lifecycle, including secure coding standards and automated controls.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the practicality and scalability of security recommendations.
Regulatory, Risk & Resilience Advisory
- Support clients with regulatory compliance obligations and assess cloud-related risks.
- Advise on business continuity, incident preparedness, and regulatory readiness.
Engagement Delivery & Quality
- Manage end-to-end delivery of cloud security engagements, ensuring they are completed on time and in budget while meeting firm standards.
- Develop and maintain reusable methodologies and frameworks for engagement delivery.
Business Development & Market Growth
- Own personal revenue targets and contribute to the practice’s growth through sales pursuits and client relationship building.
- Create differentiated propositions and drivables that enhance market positioning and potential for cross-selling into broader practices.
People Leadership & Capability Development
- Recruit and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and ethical conduct.
- Support knowledge sharing and retention of critical talent within cloud security.
Technical Expertise Required
- Expertise in multi-cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, strong Google Cloud knowledge is desirable) and cloud architecture.
- Proficient in cloud security tooling and frameworks, as well as network and segmentation strategies.
- Knowledge of regulatory standards and cloud security best practices.
Qualifications
- 12+ years in cybersecurity/cloud security/technology risk consulting, with at least 5 years leading complex engagements.
- Proven experience advising large enterprise clients on multi-cloud strategies and leading transformation initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; equivalent experience will also be considered.
Preferred Certifications
- CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CISA, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Microsoft and Google Cloud certifications, etc.
Success Measures
- Focus on revenue growth, client satisfaction, the impact of cloud security initiatives, team engagement, retention, and overall outcomes for client resilience and compliance.
This role is pivotal in driving transformative security practices for prominent clients while contributing to personal and professional growth within a leading global firm.
