Cybersecurity & IT Risk Director

Baker Tilly•Frisco, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law. Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system. If you have a special request or need that requires accommodations to fully participate in interviewing or onboarding, please submit your request using the “Contact Us” feature on our Careers page. A member of our People Solutions team will follow up with you to discuss your specific needs. 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. All of 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, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development. Our cybersecurity team plays an integral role in helping our 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'll 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 your 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.)