Director, Cybersecurity Consulting

Multiple Locations: Charlotte, NC, USA • Atlanta, GA, USA • Tysons, VA, USA • Dallas, TX, USA • Tampa, FL, USA • Raleigh, NC, USA • Nashville, TN, USA • Austin, TX, USA • Houston, TX, USA • Springfield, MO, USA • Pittsburgh, PA, USA • Boca Raton, FL, USA • Miami, FL, USA • Orlando, FL, USA

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At FORVIS, your career is designed with a purpose. We want our team members to thrive professionally and feel the impact their work yields when serving clients, industries, and local communities. This starts by empowering team members to design a career journey that leverages their skills and fuels their passions.

Creating a best-in-class employee experience is at the heart of our vision for the future. With several industry focus areas, multiple service lines, and locations in five geographical regions across the country to choose from, the opportunities for your career are without limit.

About FORVIS

FORVIS is a Top-10 professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services, driven by our commitment to using our forward vision to provide rewarding career opportunities and deliver unmatched client experiences. Learn more at FORVIS.com

Design your career with purpose at FORVIS. For more information about our firm locations, visit FORVIS.com. FORVIS, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected classifications.

It is FORVIS's standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

• FORVIS expressly reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.
• FORVIS further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or agency unless such recruiter or agency has a signed vendor agreement with FORVIS.
• Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of FORVIS without having a FORVIS vendor agreement in place will be considered the property of FORVIS.

Requisition Number: 2235693

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External Description: Description & Requirements

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director to join our cybersecurity leadership team, with a focus on overseeing and delivering cyber strategy, virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO), and cyber remediation services. This leader will shape client engagements, manage delivery teams, and drive business growth, serving as a trusted advisor to client executives across industries.

What you will do:

  • Lead the Cybersecurity Consulting team delivering cyber strategy, vCISO, and remediation projects.
  • Serve as a senior subject matter expert and client-facing advisor on cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC).
  • Oversee development of cybersecurity roadmaps, policies, frameworks, and remediation plans aligned with industry standards (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).
  • Manage and deliver virtual CISO engagements, acting as a senior security leader for clients.
  • Guide clients through incident response planning, security assessments, and post-breach remediation.
  • Build and maintain executive-level relationships with client stakeholders (CIOs, CISOs, Boards).
  • Present strategic recommendations and reports to C-suite and board-level audiences.
  • Ensure exceptional quality and value in every client engagement.
  • Mentor and grow a high-performing team of cybersecurity consultants and managers.
  • Foster a culture of excellence, inclusion, and continuous learning.
  • Support recruitment and onboarding of new talent into the cybersecurity practice.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including proposal development and client pitches.
  • Collaborate with practice leadership to develop go-to-market strategies for cybersecurity services.
  • Contribute to thought leadership through white papers, webinars, and speaking engagements.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, including 3+ years in a leadership or senior manager/director-level consulting role.
  • Proven track record leading cyber strategy, vCISO services, or cyber remediation engagements.
  • Deep knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO, COBIT) and regulatory environments (e.g., HIPAA, GLBA, SOX).
  • Strong executive presence and communication skills, including board-level presentation experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree or MBA.
  • Professional certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or similar.
  • Experience with cybersecurity in regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, or critical infrastructure.

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City: Charlotte

State: North Carolina

Community / Marketing Title: Director, Cybersecurity Consulting

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With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, Forvis Mazars is committed to providing a different perspective and an unmatched client experience that feels right, personal and natural. We respect and reflect the range of perspectives, knowledge and local understanding of our people and clients. We take the time to listen to deliver consistent audit and assurance, tax, advisory and consulting services worldwide.

We nurture a deep understanding of our clients’ industries, delivering greater insight, deeper specialization and tailored solutions through people who listen to understand, are responsive and consult with purpose to deliver value.

About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, the firm’s 7,000 dedicated team members provide an Unmatched Client Experience® through the delivery of assurance, tax, and consulting services for clients in all 50 states and internationally through the global network. Visit forvismazars.us to learn more.

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.
It is Forvis Mazars, LLP standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

Forvis Mazars, LLP expressly reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.
Forvis Mazars, LLP further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or agency unless such recruiter or agency has a signed vendor agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP.Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of Forvis Mazars, LLP without having a Forvis Mazars, LLP vendor agreement in place will be considered the property of Forvis Mazars, LLP.