Digital Operations and Cybersecurity Manager

WHO WE ARE

Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the US — are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. Audit and assurance services are provided by Elliott Davis, LLC (doing business in NC and D.C. as Elliott Davis, PLLC), a licensed CPA firm.

The Digital Operations & Cybersecurity Manager is responsible for implementing and delivering Cybersecurity services as part of the development of Elliott Davis’ overall Digital Services practice. This role supports Specialty Group Leaders, Office Leaders, and Shareholders across the entire firm by delivering quality Cybersecurity services directly to existing and new clients. The Digital Operations & Cybersecurity Manager demonstrates a solid understanding of cyber defensive architecture and technologies required to protect, detect, and respond to cyber threats and attacks. Technologies include SIEM, vulnerability management and discovery, infrastructure (firewall, IPS/IDS, proxy, network capture), host-based security, penetration testing/external assessment tools, forensics, etc. Cloud security knowledge and certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients to mitigate cybersecurity risks and threats
• Develop documented security architectures detailing secure, defendable configurations of systems, applications, and processes relevant to client business needs
• Identify and assess cybersecurity risk and make sound risk decisions and recommendations
• Perform internal and external vulnerability assessments
• Identify and evaluate complex business and technology risks
• Collaborate with Specialty Group Leaders, Office Leaders, and Shareholders across the entire firm to identify ways cybersecurity can be best positioned to help our clients
• Communicate status of projects and deliverables to internal and external clients timely and accurately
• Establish relationships with key security product and service suppliers
• Deliver services with excellence. Manage work to completion.
• Become a recognized security leader in the region through speaking engagements, industry publications, or local media campaigns
• Support business development efforts as requested by the Practice Leader
• Participate in team problem-solving efforts and offer ideas to solve client issues
• Conduct relevant research, data analysis, and create reports
• Maintain responsibility for completion and accuracy of work products
• Assist in proposal development, as requested
• Actively expand consulting skills and professional development through training courses, mentoring, and daily interaction with clients
• Other duties as assigned with the scope of the practice
   

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology (or related discipline) preferred
• 8+ years of experience in Information Technology and Security Services or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• CISSP certification preferred
• Previous experience in a lead technical role
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to interact with internal and external clients in a professional manner
• Ability to be flexible and creative to secure revenue growth opportunities
• Excellent presentation skills to all levels within an organization including the board level. Able to build relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Broad understanding and experience of information security methodologies, best practices, and industry standards
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to take full ownership of client deadlines and needs, including working necessary hours to meet client deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team

Supervisory Responsibilities

Yes

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WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US

We believe that when our employees are able to thrive in all facets of life, their work and impact are that much greater.
That's right – all aspects of life, not just your life as an employee, because we understand that there's life beyond your job. Here are some of the ways our work works for your life, your growth, and your well-being: 
•    generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
•    flexible work schedules
•    16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid  and caregiver leave (once eligible) 
•    first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
•    one-on-one professional coaching
•    Leadership and career development programs
•    access to Beyond:  a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally

NOTICE TO 3RD PARTY RECRUITERS
Notice to Recruiters and Agencies regarding unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions without prior express written approval. Resumes submitted or candidates referred to any employee of Elliott Davis by any external recruiter or recruitment agency by any means (including but not limited to via Internet, e-mail, fax, U.S. mail, and/or verbal communications) without a properly executed written contract for a specified position by an authorized member of the Talent Acquisition team become the property of Elliott Davis. Elliott Davis will not be responsible for, or owe any fees associated with, referrals of those candidates and/or for submission of any information, including resumes, associated with individuals.
 

ADA REQUIREMENTS
The physical and cognitive/mental requirements and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
•    Regularly required to remain in a stationary position; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and to talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
•    Required to have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Cognitive/Mental Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
•    Use written and oral communication skills. 
•    Read and interpret data, information, and documents. 
•    Observe and interpret situations. 
•    Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions; and
•    Interact with internal and external customers and others in the course of work.