Director-National Security Advisory-Cyber Security

Job Description

At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you’re starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you’ll love from top to bottom – we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals.

EisnerAmper is looking to hire a Director to join its Risk and Compliance Services practice as a dedicated member of the National Security Advisory services team. The Risk and Compliance Services National Security team drives value by delivering a range of risk advisory and compliance solutions rooted in risk management standards and technical expertise.

Note: This is a hybrid or remote role that may require an occasional travel/commute to either an EA office or a client site.

What it Means to Work for EisnerAmper:

• You will get to be part of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry

• You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance

• You will join a culture that has received multiple top “Places to Work” awards

  • We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create new solutions

  • We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation

  • Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work

Responsibilities include:

• We are seeking someone who thrives in an innovative environment while providing clients with the following exceptional services: 

• Work on third-party monitoring and auditing of mitigation agreements related to national security, National Security Advisory experience a plus but not required 

• Maintain client relationship and tailor the engagement to meet the client’s needs and expectation

• Play a visible leadership role during client engagements: develop strategy and deliver solutions while managing up, down and outward

• Manage diligently your priorities, budget/timing, and workload, while providing oversight and development to staff during client engagements

• Build client confidence and participate in client relationship and business development activities such as identifying new opportunities and prepare proposals in response to RFPs 

• Ensure scope of work addresses USG National Security interests and requirements

• Analyze how a company mitigates national security risks, interact with clients’ external counsel and USG agencies

• Leading assessments of client’s national security posture, including but not limited to assessments of compliance with NSAs, SCAs, NIST frameworks, COSO and other security standards

• Maintain a deep understanding and advanced knowledge of commonly used frameworks including, IT governance, risk and compliance

• Identify solutions, develop NSA Compliance Policies, Communication & Access Plans, Security Compliance Programs and Plans of Action and Milestones (POAM) 

Basic Qualifications:

• 15+ years of cybersecurity experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting/Finance, Computer Science, MIS, or other IT or Cybersecurity-related field of study and CISSP/CISM and/or equivalent national security related certification

• 10+ years of experience working in USG preferably with the FBI or in a National Security/CFIUS, Team Telecom or DCSA related agency or National Security professional and/or Information Security or a related field, either in professional services or industry

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in related field such as Business, Economics, Finance, Statistics/Analytics National Security, MIS, or other IT/Cybersecurity-related field of study or J.D.  

• Strong working knowledge of NIST and other ISMS frameworks

• Willingness to travel domestically/overseas 10-25% of the time, if required

• Knowledge of advanced technologies and advanced software-driven security technologies

• Familiar with software-driven security solutions

• Ability to identify/determine that structures are in place to identify sophisticated cyber threats while focusing on strict compliance mandates

• Knowledge of advanced software-driven security technologies

EisnerAmper is proud to be a merit-based employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

About our Risk & Compliance (RSC) Team: 

Specializing in services such as risk advisory, technology risk and digital transformation, RCS employees aren’t just passionate about technology, but we see it as our driving force for innovation and forward thinking. We’re committed to serving as advocates to our clients, enabling them to navigate, transform, secure, and maintain processes, controls, and solutions they need to reach their unique goals. Whether it’s complying with a new regulatory requirement or automating controls within a process, providing peace of mind for those “what’s next” moments is our mantra and unique promise to clients.   

Risk & Compliance Services employees are encouraged to think like an owner when supporting clients. Through this entrepreneurial and business-first mindset, we’re pushed to take a step outside of our comfort zones and deliver solutions that both create a lasting business impact for our clients and allow us to grow as professionals.    

Our core values of trust, integrity and accountability allow us to act as strategic innovators. Because when we build trust with each other, we can bring new ideas to the table and execute them without fear of failure.    

About EisnerAmper:

EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax, and business advisory firms, with nearly 4,500 employees including 450 partners across the world. We combine responsiveness with a long-range perspective; to help clients meet the pressing issues they face today and position them for success tomorrow.

Our clients are enterprises as diverse as sophisticated financial institutions and start-ups, global public firms, and middle-market companies, as well as high net worth individuals, family offices, not-for-profit organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures across a variety of industries. We are also engaged by the attorneys, financial professionals, bankers, and investors who serve these clients.

We strongly believe in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, EisnerAmper is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. 

Should you need any accommodations to complete this application please email: [email protected].

For Minnesota and Illinois, the expected salary range for this position is between $120,000 and $225,000. The range for the position in other geographies may vary based on market differences. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

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