About the role
This Senior Consultant role specializes in Cyber Security Operations within the Technology Consulting practice, specifically serving the Financial Services sector. The position involves leading SOC enhancements, managing complex incident response workstreams, and implementing security automation technologies for global banking and insurance clients.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of cybersecurity operations projects including SOC design, improvement, and managed services transition
- Develop and refine incident response playbooks and operational procedures for financial services clients
- Assess and implement security technologies such as SIEM, EDR, and SOAR platforms
- Conduct threat hunting and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate technical risks
- Provide technical leadership during major security incidents and forensic investigations
- Communicate complex cyber risks and project progress to senior executive stakeholders and client boards
- Mentor and supervise junior consultants while overseeing the quality of technical deliverables
- Integrate cyber security operations with broader enterprise risk management and compliance frameworks
- Design and report on Security Operations metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in cybersecurity operations or security consulting
- Proven track record of working within the Financial Services industry and understanding its unique regulatory requirements
- In-depth knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and FFIEC guidance
- Hands-on experience with enterprise security tools including Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or CrowdStrike
- Professional certification such as CISSP, CISM, or relevant GIAC certifications
- Strong understanding of the current cyber threat landscape and common attack vectors
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage technical projects
- Superior communication and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience in digital forensics and malware analysis is highly desirable
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure consulting environment
- Willingness to travel to client sites as required by project needs