Cyber Security Consulting Manager (Engagement Manager)

Sygnia • New York, NY

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About The Position

Sygnia is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Consulting Manager, also known as an Engagement Manager, to lead proactive consulting engagements with clients worldwide. The role owns the full engagement lifecycle, from planning through execution and final delivery, and ensures strong client outcomes and measurable impact. The manager leads consulting teams, manages client relationships, and advises senior stakeholders, combining cyber security expertise with leadership, communication, and client-facing experience.

The position involves managing multiple engagements in parallel, remotely and at client sites, and ensuring delivery aligns with agreed scope, objectives, timelines, budget, and client expectations. The manager also supports business development, internal capability building, methodology development, and strategic initiatives. International travel for client engagements is approximately 10%–15% of the time.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience managing complex, client-facing cyber security engagements, with a proven track record of delivery.
• Strong understanding of cyber security, security governance, and cyber risk management frameworks and best practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and collaborate across teams and departments.
• Strong analytical, creative, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage complexity and uncertainty.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality delivery.
• Willingness to travel internationally approximately 10%–15% of the time for client engagements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with large multinational organizations.
• Certifications such as C-CISO, CISM, PMP, or similar.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards such as NIST, ISO, or similar frameworks.
• Spanish language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of cyber security consultants delivering proactive security assessments and resilience-focused engagements.
• Manage multiple engagements in parallel, both remotely and on client sites.
• Own end-to-end engagement delivery, ensuring alignment with scope, objectives, timelines, budget, and client expectations.
• Develop and present status updates and summary reports to technical teams and executive stakeholders, including CISOs, CIOs, and CTOs.
• Serve as the primary client contact and trusted advisor before, during, and after engagements.
• Lead and support business development activities, including client discussions and identifying new opportunities.
• Contribute to internal capability building, methodology development, and strategic initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed