Director, National Security - Cybersecurity Governance

Company: Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH
Location: New York
Posted on: April 12, 2025

Job Description:

Director, National Security - Cybersecurity GovernanceLocation: New York, NY, United StatesDate Posted: Feb 3, 2025Director, National Security - Cybersecurity GovernanceAlvarez & Marsal is a premier independent global professional services firm specializing in providing turnaround management, restructuring, performance improvement and corporate advisory services. Our talent drives our success, resulting in our growing Disputes and Investigations practice becoming one of the most respected in the industry.What will you be doing?With the rapidly changing geopolitical environment, competition for sensitive technologies, and risks associated with potential exploitation of sensitive personal and business data, demand for national security-focused risk analysis and mitigation is growing significantly. Our team supports organizations, investors and counsel in identifying, assessing, and reducing national security-related risk through modern security architectures and enterprise-grade solutions.Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional project teams in executing advisory, oversight, and audit projects related to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) national security reviews, export and technology controls, and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
• Design and implement Zero Trust architecture frameworks and IAM solutions, including privileged access management (PAM), role-based access control (RBAC), and continuous authentication mechanisms.
• Conduct enterprise-wide security assessments to verify the efficacy of administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, with particular focus on identity governance, access management, and Zero Trust implementation.
• Direct comprehensive security assessments of applications and software, including reviewing architecture diagrams, interviewing personnel, evaluating IAM integration points, overseeing code analysis, managing network penetration testing, and preparing detailed technical reports.
• Analyze and interpret penetration test results, focusing on identity-related vulnerabilities and access control weaknesses.
• Implement and integrate security technologies including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), and Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions.
• Create and maintain project management artifacts including work breakdown structures, risk registers, and resource allocation plans.
• Availability for up to 20% travel required to client sites and security assessment locations.Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of experience with Technology Companies that deliver controlled technology nationally and internationally.
  • Experience with NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-218, NIST SP 800-161, and/or ISO 27001.
  • Experience working in cybersecurity governance.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, etc.).
  • Background in network and cloud-based platforms (e.g., GCP, AWS, Kubernetes, etc.).
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies and deployments.
  • Experience with Big Data platforms (on premise and cloud).
  • Ability to obtain a USG security clearance.
  • One or more relevant industry certification: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA CASP+, CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO 27001, or comparable certifications.The salary range is $130,000 - $175,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography.
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