Cyber Security, Private Sector, Managers (Scotland)

Cyber Security, Private Sector, Managers (Scotland)The Private Sector advisory team helps clients to understand their cyber risks and define and execute a strategy which enables the business to deliver its objectives within their desired risk envelope. We support client leadership teams to define their risk appetite and a proportionate target state of cyber capability and maturity to deliver it; we define operating and governance models to make cyber security a sustainable capability which responds to evolving business priorities. We also help clients define and assure complex control solutions to help them manage their risks.

The RoleThe Cyber Security Manager provides expert strategy, risk and technical advice, guidance and support on cyber security, both in business-as-usual and for live and planned projects within our clients' business.

You will have a broad range of cyber and information security skills, knowledge and experience, perhaps underpinned by a deeper SME in one of our key advisory practice areas (see ). You may have worked across multiple industries, or have developed a deep specialism in a particular sector. Whichever of these describes you, you will be developing a strong track record of credibility as a trusted advisor to senior business stakeholders on cyber secuity, and you must be experienced and comfortable working with stakeholders up CxO level in FTSE350-scale companies.

ResponsibilitiesClient service

Managing and delivering cyber security and cyber risk assignments, including producing documentation and reports, and quality assuring the work produced by junior team members.

Working as a subject matter expert in your particular field to support a team, and/or managing a larger team in delivering engagements at scale.

Maintaining cyber security and risk knowledge and certifications, sharing this knowledge with junior team members.

Maintaining awareness of key business and industry trends, and understanding how they impact responses to cyber risk.

Championing the delivery of the highest quality services to PwC's clients, and actively managing and mentoring junior team members to do the same, while managing the risks to the firm.

Business and practice development

Building client relationships and establishing credibility by demonstrating knowledge of various aspects of cyber security, and identify opportunities where PwC can assist.

Supporting senior members of the team in developing client proposals and solution offerings.

Contributing to the financial and operational management of the practice.

Driving the development of toolkits, methodologies and accelerators.

Providing thought leadership and direction for the cyber security practice.

Helping recruit, retain and develop other cyber security team members.

Qualifications & ExperienceWe are looking for exceptional Managers who can provide our clients with trusted advice, rooted in a pragmatic understanding of their business situation and objectives, to help them navigate complex, risk-driven Cyber decisions.

Our Managers help clients effect substantial and complex business change, and experience of assuring or enabling change at scale is essential.

We welcome applications from candidates who have spent some time working "in-house" in a relevant organisation, but it is likely that you will have gained at least some of your experience working in a business-oriented consulting environment where you have faced off to clients' senior business leaders, and relationship-based business development experience is essential. We are particularly interested to meet candidates who have worked in or supported clients in the following industries

Retail

Consumer Goods and Services

Energy, Oil/Gas or Mining

Utilities and national capital infrastructure

Digital, media and technology

Pharma, life sciences and medical devices

In addition

Cyber Security related qualification(s) such as CISSP, CISM, ISO Lead Auditor etc.

Experience in risk & regulatory frameworks and standards such as NIST 800, ISO 27001, ISF SOGP, PCI-DSS etc

Excellent communication skills - both oral (for interviews/meetings, presentations) and written (for designing and writing engaging reports which communicate findings succinctly and clearly convey the message in a way which is appropriate for the audience, and rooted in the client's needs).

Experience of business development or sales, including leading bid teams, and experience of writing winning proposals and RFP responses.

Location: Edinburgh
Salary: Competitive
Req. No: 33899BR
Closing Date: 4th February 2019

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