Job Description
(PLEASE NO AGENCIES - DIRECT APPLICANTS ONLY)
Looking to lead high-impact cybersecurity work at the center of complex transactions?
Join a fast-growing, nationally recognized consulting firm that partners with private equity sponsors and enterprise clients on some of their most critical cybersecurity initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of
M&A, cybersecurity, and transformation
, helping organizations stand up, separate, or integrate security programs in fast-paced deal environments.
- Key Details
- Start Date: Targeting April 27
- Structure: Open tocontract, contract-to-hire, or direct hire
- Preference for contract given immediate need, but open to strong candidates seeking full-time roles
- Work Environment: Hybrid (2 days/week in office)
- Strong preference for candidates in LA, SF, NYC, or Chicago
- Open to remote for highly aligned candidates, but must be near a major airport and willing to travel
- Travel: ~10–25% depending on client needs
- Duration (if contract): 6+ months, with potential for full-time conversion
- What You’ll Do
- Lead cybersecurity workstreams across M&A transactions, including carveouts, integrations, and Day 1 readiness
- Assess and design cybersecurity programsacross people, process, and technology
- Develop and execute roadmapsfor standing up or transforming security capabilities
- Guide clients through security architecture, GRC, controls implementation, and tooling decisions
- Facilitate workshops, gather requirements, and translate findings into clear, actionable plans
- Interface directly with executive stakeholders, including private equity leadership
- Lead and mentor consultants, while driving delivery quality and client outcomes
- What We’re Looking For (Must-Haves)
- 8–12+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong consulting background preferred
- Proven experience supporting M&A, carveouts, or post-close integration efforts
- Experience leading end-to-end cybersecurity initiatives(assessment → roadmap → implementation)
- Broad knowledge across key domains:
- Security architecture
- GRC / risk & compliance
- Cloud and application security
- Identity, data protection, and incident response
- Experience performing risk & controls assessments (NIST, ISO, etc.)
- Ability to confidently engage and present to senior and executive stakeholders
- Nice to Have
- Experience working with private equity clients or portfolio companies
- Familiarity with cost modeling, operating model design, or vendor/tool selection
- Experience leading teams or workstreams in a consulting environment
- Why This Role
- Lead cybersecurity efforts on high-visibility M&A transactions
- Work directly with executive stakeholders and private equity sponsors
- Significant ownership and impact in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
- Opportunity to shape and build cybersecurity programs from the ground up
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