Cyber Security Advisory Manager

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

This position supports the Data & Technology practice - one of six practices focused on client delivery services across the Firm.

Our Global Team Of Over 100 Professionals Includes Former Federal Law Enforcement Personnel, In-house Security Experts, Big 4 Consultants, Federal Regulators, Threat Intel And Dark Web Experts, Etc. We Have Helped Clients And Partners For 10+ Years Across Industries And Geographies With The Following Services

• Incident Response, Intelligence, and Investigations.
• Technology, Privacy, and Cyber Risk Advisory.
• End Point & Managed Detection & Response.
  
  

The EMEA Cyber security & Privacy practice is growing and has ambitions to expand its capabilities from a strong base in incident response, intelligence and investigations into additional proactive security, AI security and managed detection & response services.

Why Join Ankura

• You will have the opportunity to get involved with both Proactive and Reactive work
• We can support and develop individuals who aspire to be an expert
• Opportunities for career development, an assigned career mentor, access to Ankura Academy, and opportunities to collaborate on projects with other Ankura practices
• Work with a collaborative environment, whereby our professionals have the freedom to innovate which promotes curiosity, learning and communication.
  
  

Role

The Director role is Manager level position. Ankura’s Cyber security and Privacy Practice is a full-service suite of cyber security and privacy solutions, regardless of industry or size.

Responsibilities

• Cyber Security Program & Strategy: Evaluate and enhance client cyber security programmes against recognised frameworks like NIST, ISO, DORA, and NIS2. Advise on security strategy for cloud and hybrid environments, acting as a vCISO to guide their cyber resilience and security posture. This is a core part of our advisory services.

Skills: Strong analytical, communication (written and verbal), and organisational skills. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a high-paced consulting environment.

Travel: Flexibility to travel outside the UK for work, which may involve a few weeks at a time on short notice.

Good to have: Knowledge / experience of the incident management lifecycle, ethical hacking, DFIR, secure development practices and internal audit. Experience and exposure to AI technology challenges and opportunities.

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