Cybersecurity & IT Risk Director

Baker Tilly•Frisco, TX

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm. Our Risk Advisory practice provides a full spectrum of services to help our clients assess their risks, develop strategies to compete in an ever-changing business environment, and achieve their goals and objectives. This is accomplished through deep industry knowledge of risk, governance, internal audit, compliance, IT, and cybersecurity best practices. As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, Baker Tilly offers upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where work is done, and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates, and leadership. The cybersecurity team plays an integral role in helping clients proactively manage their cybersecurity risks by assessing their IT and security capabilities and developing strategies to deliver operational improvements and increase the effectiveness of their cybersecurity investments. As a director, you will work as part of a team helping to evaluate client risks and solve complex issues from strategy to execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in management/computer information systems, computer science, accounting information systems, or related program.
CISSP certification required.
10+ year(s) experience with cybersecurity consulting.
Experience with NIST CSF, ISO 27001/2, and PCI DSS.
Experience with reviewing penetration testing and vulnerability scanning reports.
Experience as a client serving professional for a consulting firm required.
Excellent analytical, technical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
Exceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

Managing sales pursuits and the sales pipeline, helping the team in identifying, qualifying and closing sales leads, and coordinating the utilization of all account management methodology and business development tools.
Overseeing the delivery of our cybersecurity advisory services, including cybersecurity risk assessments, technology due diligence assessments, technical IT internal audit assistance, and penetration testing and vulnerability scanning.
Supporting the development of team members through sharing knowledge and experience and contributing to the growth and development of the cybersecurity practice.
Coordinating project delivery activities and maintaining the quality of cybersecurity services delivered by the team.
Directly interacting with key client stakeholders and leadership to ensure alignment on project objectives and activities, delivery schedules, and overall project management activities.
Leading business development activities, including attending networking events and drafting proposals and engagement letters.
Initiating open and candid coaching conversations at all levels, encouraging everyone to have a voice.
Anticipating stakeholder needs and developing and discussing potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realizes they are required.
Support team to disrupt, improve and evolve ways of working when necessary.
Identify gaps in the market and spot opportunities to create value for clients and new service offerings.
Look for opportunities to scale efficiencies and new ways of working across multiple projects and environments.
Create an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.
Promote and encourage others to value difference when working in diverse teams.
Drive and take ownership for developing connections that help deliver what is best for our people and stakeholders.
Influence and facilitate the creation of long-term relationships which add value to the firm.
Applying knowledge of industry regulations and information security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001/2, PCI DSS, etc.).