What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Advisory position at OakTruss Group?

Role Summary

As a Director of Advisory Services, you will lead the delivery of complex cybersecurity consulting engagements, serving as a trusted advisor to client partners while driving meaningful outcomes that strengthen their security posture. This role requires a strategic thinker who can seamlessly navigate between technical expertise and business acumen, ensuring that solutions align with both cybersecurity frameworks and organizational goals. By leading projects across diverse domains such as security posture assessments, business continuity planning, AI defense strategies, and insider risk management, you will enable clients to proactively address threats and capitalize on opportunities to enhance resilience and efficiency.

In addition to client delivery, this role is pivotal in team leadership, mentoring team members to develop their skills and achieve excellence in service delivery. You will contribute to the firm's thought leadership by participating in industry events, creating impactful content, and staying at the forefront of emerging cybersecurity trends. This role is ideal for an individual who excels at building client relationships and is passionate about advancing the field of cybersecurity through innovative solutions and a collaborative approach.

Essential Duties

Service Delivery

Lead end-to-end delivery of client engagements, ensuring adherence to scope, timelines, and budget across the following areas :
Serve as a Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO)
Security Posture Maturity / Gap Assessments (NIST / ISO / DFS, etc.).
Business Impact Assessments / Cyber Security Risk Assessments.
Business Continuity Programs / Disaster Recovery Programs.
Technology Rationalization Strategies
Third Party Risk Management Assessments
Tabletop Exercises
AI Security Defense Strategies
Insider Risk Management Program Development
Policy / Procedures Review / Development.
Incident Response Plan and Playbook Development
Propose new creative solutions that help drive value and risk reduction for clients
Present findings and maturity opportunities to both technical teams and C-suite stakeholders, bridging the gap between cybersecurity and business priorities.
Act as the main point of escalation for client issues, ensuring swift resolution and sustained satisfaction.
Oversee project teams to ensure deliverables meet high-quality standards and align with client expectations.
Monitor engagement profitability, proactively managing resources and mitigating risks to maintain financial targets.
Other duties as assigned.

Thought Leadership

Contribute to creating marketing and sales content, including case studies, white papers, and presentations.

Participate in industry discussions and client events to represent the firm’s expertise.

Stay abreast of emerging cybersecurity trends, sharing insights with clients and the internal team.

Qualifications

Education

College Degree in Cybersecurity or Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.

Certifications such as CCISO, CISSP, CRISC, CISM, Security , CISA, CBCP, or MBCP are preferred.

Experience

7 years of IT / IT Security experience, preferably in a cybersecurity-focused organization serving medium to large-scale enterprise customers.

Experience working with common cybersecurity and IT technologies.

Experience in a decision-making capacity, including the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Ability to travel domestically 20%-30% of the time.

Technical Skills :

Strong knowledge of industry standards and frameworks such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, ISO, NIST, CIS Critical Security Controls, and standard IT controls.

Strong skillset with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Soft Skills

Effective communication skills, including verbal, report writing, and presentations.

Strong problem-solving abilities.

Strategic planning and program execution skills.

Ability to support multiple client projects simultaneously.

Ability to work independently, with little supervision, and within a team environment.

Contribute to a positive, collaborative culture.

Sharp attention to detail and strong organizational and analytical skills.

Ability to simplify complex solutions, highlighting and summarizing key points.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands and work environment characteristics here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the individual to be able to meet the physical demands that would require meeting with people in public and private locations, speaking in public and possible additional related demands.

The employee must be able to sit or stand for extended periods throughout the workday.

The employee must be able to work in various environments, including traveling for extended periods, participating in meetings, and attending events.

The employee must be able to use a computer keyboard and mouse, as well as other office equipment.

The employee must be able to regularly engage in verbal communication, which includes talking and listening effectively in person, over the phone, and during virtual meetings.

The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.

The employee should be able to lift and / or move up to 20 pounds.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note : the above statements are intended to summarize the nature and level of the work and typical responsibilities and duties being performed by the incumbents of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and tasks required of the position.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cyber Defense Labs is an equal opportunity employer and strives to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact HumanResources@cyberdefenselabs.com.

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