Cybersecurity - Management Consultant - Sr Consultant/Manager

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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We are looking for teammates to join our Cybersecurity business circle, which is one part of the larger Cybersecurity Global Practice, an independent in-house team of 700+ people working seamlessly across the globe (between the US, London and Paris). We have developed a 360° expertise from strategies, operating models, Executive-level supports to Incident Response, Red teaming, security architecture 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:

1. Innovate for Clients, Partners, and Employees
   • Develop and implement strategies for:
     • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
     • IT and OT Cybersecurity Convergence
     • Technology & Asset Management
     • Third-Party Risk Management
   • Facilitate innovation that enhances security posture and operational efficiency.
2. Protect Clients
   • Define security principles and architecture.
   • Conduct cybersecurity maturity assessments.
   • Integrate security measures into projects to ensure alignment with business goals.
   • Lead incident response efforts and manage crisis situations to enhance resilience.
3. Ensure Operational Excellence
   • Converge cybersecurity with operational resilience.
   • Develop and execute strategic roadmaps for cybersecurity initiatives.
   • Manage risk effectively while ensuring compliance with regulations.
   • Oversee program development and management for ongoing cybersecurity efforts.

Job Responsibilities

• Managing engagements (totally or partially regarding your level of experience) with our clients, responsible for the day-to-day running of the engagements, including developing strategic recommendations and guidance, and ensure the highest quality service for our clients. 
• Participating in business development activities of the global practice which will include full lifecycle from pre-sales support, identification of cyber opportunities & scope the delivery phase of engagements 
• Participating in people development by sharing knowledge, mentoring, and coaching team members and leading by example  
• Collaborating and coordinating across the different location (US, London and Paris) in order to participate in the global practice development by creating thought leadership and marketing materials for selling and promoting our offerings 
• Continuing to upskill and stay current with the market. 
• Based on your profile and background, contribute to various internal activities (Career development, Thought leadership, etc.) 

We are recruiting across several levels of seniority from Senior Consultant to Manager.

• 5-9 years’ experience in external client-facing consulting or equivalent role (IT, management, or cybersecurity focused consulting)  
• Bachelor’s degree minimum
• Proven background leading Cybersecurity transformation programs both operational and strategic 
• Good technical understanding to bring credibility to advisory work 
• Ability to manage transformation projects  
• Proven track record of supporting business development activities (account planning, pitches, proposals, value proposition development), based on your profile and background 
• Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels of an organization, experience in managing and leading teams, developing and coaching junior members of staff, based on your profile and background   
• Skills to create and deliver meaningful presentations with an impact and produced high quality reports 
• Comprehensive knowledge of at least 4 of the below Cybersecurity and/or Operational Resilience topics:  
  • Cyber Security Strategy/Maturity  
  • Security Governance  
  • Awareness & Training  
  • Risk Assessment/Management  
  • Security Strategy and Assurance  
  • 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 securities

*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.