Cybersecurity Manager

Wipfli Advisory LLC•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$117,000 - $158,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Wipfli’s growing cybersecurity team and help shape its security testing practice. The Cybersecurity Manager leads high-impact penetration testing and offensive security engagements, develops cybersecurity professionals, and works with clients to translate technical findings into meaningful business action. The role also helps expand capabilities in cloud and identity security, adversary simulation, AI red teaming, and emerging areas of cybersecurity testing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 7 years of cybersecurity consulting, GRC advisory, security testing, or related professional services experience, including engagement management, client communication, and team leadership responsibilities.
Works toward obtaining additional appropriate advanced certifications.
Managerial or supervisory experience.
Experience in security assessments (risk assessments, vulnerability management, and penetration testing), security architecture/design, incident response and threat analysis, and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC).
Experience reviewing cybersecurity testing, assessment, or advisory deliverables for technical accuracy, risk alignment, clarity, and actionable recommendations.
Experience developing, refining, or applying cybersecurity methodologies, assessment approaches, tools, templates, or quality standards.
Experience mentoring consultants, providing technical guidance, or supporting knowledge sharing across cybersecurity delivery teams.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Information Technology.
Professional certifications such as CISM, CISSP, CBCP, OSCP, or CEH.
Experience in security risk assessment and project management.

Responsibilities

Lead cybersecurity testing engagements from scoping and staffing through delivery, reporting, and client closeout.
Manage and develop cybersecurity professionals by providing coaching, technical direction, and quality oversight.
Advise clients and translate technical findings into practical business risks and recommendations.
Oversee testing across penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, web applications and APIs, Active Directory, Microsoft 365/Entra ID, Azure/AWS, social engineering, and assumed-breach scenarios.
Review deliverables for technical accuracy, appropriate risk ratings, actionable recommendations, and client readiness.
Partner with clients, sales, and internal teams on scoping, proposals, pricing, pipeline, and new opportunities.
Manage engagement performance, including staffing, utilization, budgets, profitability, and resource capacity.
Evolve cybersecurity testing services in response to changing threats and technologies, including AI/LLM security, AI red teaming, adversary simulation, purple teaming, cloud and identity testing, and continuous security validation.

Benefits

Eight health plan options, including HMO and PPO plans.
Dental and vision coverage.
HSA enrollment opportunity with potential Firm contribution.
Employee Assistance Program.
Firm-sponsored basic life and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) savings plan and profit share, with Firm matching contribution.
Well-being incentive.
Education and certification assistance.
Flexible time off.
Family care leave and parental leave.
Family formation benefits.
Cell phone reimbursement.
Travel rewards.
Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal coverage, long-term care insurance, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D coverage.
Potential eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.