Cyber Strategy & Management Manager

Grant Thornton • Orlando, FL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Cyber Strategy & Management Manager, you will get the opportunity to grow
and contribute to our clients' business needs by applying a collection of
information and cybersecurity capabilities, including security and privacy,
strategy, governance, IT risk, security testing, technology
implementation/operations, cybercrime and breach response for the Cybers &
Privacy Practice – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you
excel.

From day one, you’ll be empowered by the greater Cyber & Risk team to help
clients make the moves that will help them achieve their vision and help you
achieve more, confidently.

Your day-to-day may include:

Manage, lead, and perform cybersecurity assessments consisting of
cybersecurity capability assessments, cyber threat and risk assessments,
network and security architecture reviews, compliance and regulatory
assessments, and system configuration reviews.
Support evaluating and establishing organizational cybersecurity strategies
and cybersecurity programs.
Develop strategic recommendations and consultative guidance to clients to
help mature their cybersecurity programs, technology, processes and
capabilities.
Manage assigned client engagements from start to finish, which includes
engagement planning, fieldwork execution and reporting.
Remain current and apply knowledge of cybersecurity trends and risks.
Communicate and collaborate externally with clients and internally with all
levels of the organization to successfully accomplish objectives portraying
knowledge and confidence.
Proactively interact with key client management to gather information,
resolve problems, and make recommendations for improvements.
Develop and manage client relationships with the intention to exceed client
expectations.
Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client
confidentiality.
Participate in professional development activities and training sessions on
regular basis.
Other duties as assigned.

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building
trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your
expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with
more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us
different, and we think being different makes us better.

In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two
specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public
accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant
Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides
non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.

In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with
Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory
and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices.
With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S.,
Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client
experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful
technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying
exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.

Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network,
which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.
The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:
• Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower
you with the options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your
life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require
in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or
client site.   
• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through
work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your
household. 
• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different
— and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized
and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles
and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at  www.gt.com/careers
• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking
boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity &
inclusion at  www.gt.com/careers

Here’s what you can expect next: 
If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will
reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check
out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit
better at   www.gt.com/careers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is required
• Minimum 5 years of related cybersecurity experience in a similar consulting practice or function
• CISSP, CISM, GIAC (e.g., GSEC, GCIH, GISP, etc.), cloud security (e.g., AZ-500, AWS Certified Security, Google Cloud Professional Architect / Security Engineer) or other related certifications required
• Reviewing security architecture deployments and assessing and/or implementing secure configurations for network and infrastructure components (including both on-premises and cloud environments).
• Assessing Governance, Risk and Compliance programs, perform benchmark reviews, align with industry leading standards and develop target state vision and roadmap.
• Performing cybersecurity threat and risk assessments.
• Supporting cybersecurity program remediation activities.
• Supporting cybersecurity compliance and regulatory remediation workstreams.
• Assessing and/or implementing security solutions and controls across both on-premises and cloud network environments.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
• Strong professional verbal and written skill
• Leading and managing one or more of the overarching areas below:
• Assessing cybersecurity programs and capabilities against industry leading frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, CRI Profile) and compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity industry leading practices and frameworks, such as NIST CSF, CRI Profile, ISO 27001/2, NYS DFS 500, PCI-DSS, CIS Controls, CIS Benchmarks.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills
• Can travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, and perform cybersecurity assessments consisting of cybersecurity capability assessments, cyber threat and risk assessments, network and security architecture reviews, compliance and regulatory assessments, and system configuration reviews.
• Support evaluating and establishing organizational cybersecurity strategies and cybersecurity programs.
• Develop strategic recommendations and consultative guidance to clients to help mature their cybersecurity programs, technology, processes and capabilities.
• Manage assigned client engagements from start to finish, which includes engagement planning, fieldwork execution and reporting.
• Remain current and apply knowledge of cybersecurity trends and risks.
• Communicate and collaborate externally with clients and internally with all levels of the organization to successfully accomplish objectives portraying knowledge and confidence.
• Proactively interact with key client management to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for improvements.
• Develop and manage client relationships with the intention to exceed client expectations.
• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
• Participate in professional development activities and training sessions on regular basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your life.
• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you.
• Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program.
• Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
• Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager