Cybersecurity Management Consultant/Sr Consultant

Company Description

Be part of a global consulting powerhouse, partnering with clients on their most critical strategic transformations.


We are Wavestone. Energetic, solution-driven experts who focus as much on people as on performance and growth. Hand in hand, we share a deep desire to make a positive impact. We are an ambitious firm with a worldwide reach and an ever-expanding portfolio of clients, topics, and projects. In North America, Wavestone operates from hubs in New York City, Pittsburgh, Dallas and Toronto. We work closely with CEOs and technology leaders to optimize IT strategy, sourcing models, and business processes and are committed to building lasting partnerships with our clients.

Are you a true team player, living strong values? Are you a passionate learner, aiming to grow every day? Are you a driven go-getter, tackling challenges head-on? Then we could be the right fit for you. Join Wavestone and thrive in an environment that's empowering, collaborative, and full of opportunities to turn today's challenges into tomorrow's solutions - contributing to one or more of our core 4 capabilities:

Business Consulting / Business Strategy & Transformation, Organizational Effectiveness & Change Management, Operating Model Design & Agility, Program Leadership & Project Management, Marketing, Innovation, & Customer Experience

Technology Consulting / IT Strategy & CTO Advisory, Technology Delivery, Data & Artificial Intelligence, Software & Application: Development & Integration, SAP Consulting, Insurance/Reinsurance

Cybersecurity / Cyber Transformation Remediation, Cyber Defense & Recovery, Digital Identity, Audit & Incident Response, Product & Industrial Cybersecurity

Sourcing & Service Optimization / Global Services Strategy, IT & Business Process Services Outsourcing, Global In-House Center Support, Services Optimization, Sourcing Program Management

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Job Description

We are looking for new teammates to join our US Cybersecurity capability, which is one part of the larger Cybersecurity Global Practice, an independent and an in-house team of 700+ people working seamlessly across the globe (New York, London and Paris). We have developed a 360° expertise from strategies, Operating Models, Executive-level support to benchmark Cybersecurity Maturity and enhance their cyber risks & threats preparedness with a focus on major transformation programs, and more.

At the crossroads of management and digital consulting, you will assist large organizations - including FTSE 100, Fortune 500 and CAC40 clients - in their most critical transformations. Our key objectives are to align cybersecurity strategies with client priorities and organizational goals; support top management in achieving their security targets through pragmatic solutions; and foster a culture of security awareness and proactive risk management across the organization. You will be responsible for delivering pragmatic and agile cybersecurity strategies that align client priorities and support top management in achieving their security target on 3 different types of engagements:

• Innovate for our clients, partners, and employees ; Identity and access management, IT and OT cybersecurity convergence, IoT security & product security office, Third party risk management, etc.
• Protect our clients ; Security principles & architecture definition, cloud & API, SOC & Fusion Centers definition & sourcing, Industrial plant cyber security, Incident response, resilience & crisis management, etc.
• Ensure operational excellence ; Cybersecurity and/or operational resilience convergence, Strategy & roadmap, Risk management & compliance, Program development & management, etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead workstreams and small engagements autonomously, managing priorities, risks, resources, and deliverables while ensuring high-quality output from both themselves and their teams.
• Provide expert-driven recommendations, applying deep subject-matter knowledge, conducting strong qualitative analysis, and staying current on market and industry trends.
• Communicate with clarity and confidence, facilitating client meetings, presenting results effectively, and building trusted relationships with stakeholders.
• Develop and mentor junior team members, sharing expertise, giving constructive feedback, and fostering growth across Analysts and Consultants.
• Contribute to Wavestone's growth, proactively supporting business development, nurturing client relationships, spotting new opportunities, and participating in marketing, content creation, and internal initiatives.

We are recruiting across several levels of seniority between Consultant and Senior Consultant

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in external client-facing consulting or equivalent role (IT, management, or cybersecurity focused consulting)
• Bachelor's degree in business management, engineering, economics, or other analytical majors
• Cybersecurity expertise in a functional, sector, or technical area with the ability to make informed recommendations.
• Experience leading a workstream or small engagement independently, managing priorities, risks, and resources.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to present results confidently to clients.
• Track record of supporting junior talent development and contributing to business development (account planning, pitches, proposals, value proposition development) or internal initiatives.
• Skills to create and deliver meaningful presentations with an impact and produce high quality reports
• Comprehensive knowledge of at least 4 of the below Cybersecurity and/or Operational Resilience topics:
  • Cyber Security NIST Maturity
  • Security Governance, Risk, and Controls (including assurance, awareness and training)
  • Cyber Risk/Threat Assessment
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Data Protection & Privacy
  • Data Leakage Prevention
  • Identity & Access Management
  • Incident response and Threat intelligence
  • Cloud security & Zero Trust
  • Operational Resilience & Crisis Management
  • Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
  • Third party management and Exit Strategy
  • Network security

*Only candidates legally authorized to work for any employer in the U.S on a full-time basis without the need for sponsorship will be considered. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Additional Information

Our Commitment: Wavestone's Positive Way
At Wavestone, we believe our employees are our greatest ambassadors. By embodying our shared values, vision, mission, and corporate brand, you'll become a powerful force for positive change. We are united by a shared commitment to making a positive impact, no matter where we are. This is better defined by our value base, "The Positive Way," which serves as the glue that binds us together:

• Energetic - A positive attitude gives energy to lead projects to success. While we may not control the circumstances, we can always choose how we respond to them.
• Responsible -We act with integrity and take ownership of our decisions and actions, considering their impact around us.
• Together - We want to be a great team, not a team of greats. The team's strength is each individual member; each member's strength is the team.

We are Energetic, Responsible and Together!

Benefits

• 25 PTO / 6 Federal Holidays / 4 Floating Holidays
• 4 months parental leave to birthing parent / 2 months to supporting parent
• Medical / Dental / Vision coverage
• 401K Savings Plan with Company Match
• HSA/FSA
• Up to 4% bonus based on personal and company performance with room to grow as you progress in your career
• Regular Compensation increases based on performance
• Employee Stock Options Plan (ESOP)

Travel and Location
This full-time position is based in our New York office . You must reside or be willing to relocate within commutable distance to the office.
Travel requirements tend to fluctuate depending on your projects and client needs

Diversity and Inclusion
Wavestone seeks diversity among our team members and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Wavestone, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We have a strong global CSR agenda and an active Diversity & Inclusion committee with Gender Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability Inclusion and Anti-Racism networks.

If you need flexibility, assistance, or an adjustment to our recruitment process due to a disability or impairment, you may reach out to us to discuss this.

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