Director, Cybersecurity

Posted 3 Days Ago
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3 Locations
In-Office
145K-252K Annually
Senior level
Security • Software • Consulting
The Role
Leads cybersecurity investigations and engagements for major law firms, financial institutions, and corporations. Responsibilities include incident analysis, threat identification, intelligence collection, insider threat analysis, security operations, forensic investigations, penetration testing, client reporting, consultant management, methodology development, proposal enhancement, and service strategy. The role requires hands-on cybersecurity expertise, strong analytical and communication skills, subcontractor oversight, and travel to clients and company offices.
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Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.
At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.
Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role

We are involved in complex, global and high-profile litigation, arbitration and investigations combining end-to-end risk advisory, investigative and disputes expertise to deliver holistic solutions for our clients.

More specifically, we are looking for technical cybersecurity experts with experience in all or some of the following: intelligence collection, incident response, insider threat analysis, network operations, emerging cyber policy, security operations (malware analysis, specialized cloud expertise, forensic experts, penetration testing, and application testing). With offices worldwide, we are able to uncover and analyze critical information wherever a need exists—no matter how intricate the investigation may be.

What You’ll Do

  • Perform a wide range of cybersecurity engagements in a fast-paced, deadline-sensitive environment; summarizing the results accurately and concisely in written reports for a sophisticated client base consisting of top-tier law firms, financial institutions and corporations; managing consultants on engagements which involve teams of investigative researchers; and providing oral reports to clients, when appropriate.

  • Assist leadership in developing strategies to expand the portfolio of services offered and improve the efficiency and consistency of service delivery.

  • Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, threats, methodologies and core technologies in order to assimilate client needs and design appropriate technical solutions.

  • Lead assessment of current threat identification techniques and development of new methodologies and frameworks.

  • Supervise results of incident analysis, combining sound analytical skills with advanced knowledge of cybersecurity.

  • Lead modification and enhancement of proposals.

How You’ll Grow  

This is an excellent opportunity for a person with proven, hands-on cybersecurity experience to join a dynamic and growing Cybersecurity team. You will have the opportunity to be involved with fascinating, high-paced and high-profile cybersecurity engagements requiring the best talent to provide value to our clients. Alongside this you will receive coaching and mentoring within the team in order to develop your experience and confidence. With the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, the need for continuous professional development remains at the forefront of the quality of our team and is wholly supported. We will work with you to develop a career path within the FTI Cybersecurity team so you there is a clear progression path, coupled with the right level of support and guidance in order to achieve the next step in your career at FTI Consulting.

What You Will Need To Succeed

Basic Qualifications

  • Five+ years of experience conducting research at a corporate investigations firm or similar organization.

  • This role requires travel to clients and FTI offices

  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas

Preferred Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

  • Specialized experience in cyber incident response and cyber incident management.

  • Very good understanding of operating systems, file system fundamentals, and security controls, with an in-depth familiarity with Windows, Linux, and Unix.

  • Understanding of data loss / data theft prevention concepts and technologies

  • Understanding of eDiscovery and digital forensics concepts and technologies.

  • Threat modeling fundamentals and penetration testing skills.

  • Analytical ability - The applicant should have experience identifying red flags, validating sources, and making judgment calls about the completeness and accuracy of open source information.

  • Strategic planning and resourcefulness - The applicant will be responsible for developing investigative plans and strategies for engagements and producing creative solutions to challenging research problems.

  • Experience identifying and managing work performed by subcontractors, including negotiating budgets and deadlines.


FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.


Compensation

Minimum Pay: $145,000
Maximum Pay: $252,000

Compensation Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.

Skills Required

  • Five or more years of experience conducting research at a corporate investigations firm or similar organization
  • Travel to clients and FTI offices
  • Currently authorized to work full-time in the United States
  • Employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Specialized experience in cyber incident response and cyber incident management
  • Strong understanding of operating systems, file system fundamentals, and security controls
  • In-depth familiarity with Windows, Linux, and Unix
  • Understanding of data loss and data theft prevention concepts and technologies
  • Understanding of eDiscovery and digital forensics concepts and technologies
  • Threat modeling fundamentals and penetration testing skills
  • Experience identifying red flags, validating sources, and assessing open-source information accuracy
  • Strategic planning and resourcefulness for developing investigative plans and creative research solutions
  • Experience identifying and managing subcontractor work, including negotiating budgets and deadlines

FTI Consulting Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about FTI Consulting and has not been reviewed or approved by FTI Consulting.

  • Healthcare Strength Multiple carriers and tiered plan designs via a private exchange provide breadth of medical, dental, and vision options, with HSA/FSA eligibility and several voluntary protections.
  • Retirement Support Immediate 401(k) eligibility with an employer match is offered, with participation starting upon hire and consistent plan access across levels.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO is described as generous and increases with tenure, alongside paid holidays and disability protections that support time away.

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The Company
HQ: Washington, DC
7,650 Employees
Year Founded: 1982

What We Do

FTI Consulting, Inc. is an independent global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. FTI Consulting professionals, located in all major business centers throughout the world, work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and opportunities.

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