Manager, Cybersecurity & Privacy Advisory Practice (General Flow)

About PKF O’Connor Davies 

PKF O’Connor Davies is a top-ranked accounting, tax, and advisory firm with offices across the U.S. and internationally through our PKF global network. For over a century, we have built our reputation on deep industry expertise, a personalized approach, and a commitment to delivering real value to our clients.

Our mission is to provide exceptional service while fostering long-term relationships built on trust and integrity. We serve a diverse client base across industries and sectors, helping organizations and individuals navigate complex challenges with confidence.

At PKF O’Connor Davies, culture is at the heart of who we are. We believe our team members are our greatest asset, and we invest in their growth and success through mentorship, professional development, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to foster a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued, innovation is encouraged, and team members can make an impact. We are also committed to supporting work–life balance, offering flexibility and resources to help our team members grow their careers while maintaining fulfilling personal lives.

If you are looking for a career where you can grow, contribute, and be part of a firm that values both excellence and community, PKF O’Connor Davies is the place for you!

At PKF O’Connor Davies, our Cybersecurity & Privacy Advisory Practice helps organizations build, assess and mature programs that align with business objectives, regulatory obligations and evolving risks. Our approach is grounded in practicality, combining technical fluency, real-world experience and an understanding that meaningful improvement requires both structure and adaptability. As our practice grows, we foster a collaborative culture rooted in the belief that we win as one.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Manager, Cybersecurity & Privacy Advisory to lead and execute engagements that strengthen governance, reduce risk and drive measurable program maturity across industries. The ideal candidate brings a balanced understanding of cybersecurity and privacy, along with hands-on experience applying frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-171, ISO 27001 and CMMC. This individual demonstrates sound judgment, technical fluency and the ability to translate complex compliance or risk requirements into achievable, sustainable outcomes. The role blends delivery leadership and mentorship, overseeing projects, guiding teams and collaborating across service lines to deliver pragmatic, high-quality results that clients can operationalize.

Essential Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead and manage cybersecurity and privacy advisory engagements, ensuring quality, efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Conduct assessments and readiness reviews against NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-171, ISO 27001 and CMMC frameworks.
• Evaluate, develop and maintain program documentation such as cybersecurity policies, risk registers, control matrices and improvement roadmaps.
• Provide clear, actionable recommendations to help clients mature their programs and align security initiatives with business objectives.
• Lead small engagement teams, mentoring associates and senior associates to support professional growth and client delivery.
• Collaborate across audit, risk and technology groups to deliver integrated, practical client solutions.
• Contribute to internal development of methodologies, templates and training materials that advance the practice.
• Support proposal efforts and client discussions as part of a broader team.
• Stay current on cybersecurity, privacy and compliance developments affecting clients across diverse sectors.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity or a related discipline (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of cybersecurity, privacy or risk-advisory experience.
• Active CISSP or CISA certification (required).
• Strong working knowledge of NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-171, ISO 27001 and CMMC frameworks.
• CMMC Lead Assessor certification (preferred at start; however, if not, a willingness to obtain within six months of employment.
• Experience leading small project teams and mentoring staff on engagements.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and professionally across technical and business audiences.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance if required by client engagements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with privacy frameworks and regulations such as the NIST Privacy Framework, GDPR or CCPA.
• CMMC Lead Assessor
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor certification.
• Technical competency to perform platform specific audits such as firewall rule config, Azure, Active Directory, etc.
• Experience supporting organizations in regulated sectors such as finance, healthcare or manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to design and operationalize cybersecurity governance programs.

Required Skills  

• Strong analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Clear, professional communication, able to bridge technical and executive perspectives.
• Builds trusted relationships through transparency, accountability and responsiveness.
• Collaborative leadership that promotes team success and continuous learning.
• Practical problem-solver who values progress over perfection and thrives in a growing, dynamic environment.
• Maintains professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information.

Additional Details

Location: This role can be based from any PKF O’Connor Davies office
Hybrid Work: We support hybrid work arrangements
Travel: Client engagement travel is typically 20–30% of your time, varying by location and project.

Why PKF O’Connor Davies

We know many cybersecurity job descriptions read like wish-lists no one can meet. We take a different approach. Our team is rooted in practicality and guided by integrity, emphasizing strong foundations, curiosity and a drive to learn. If you bring those qualities, we’ll help you develop the rest.

By joining us, you will:

• Grow alongside a team that values professional development and continuous learning.
• Be supported in attaining additional certifications and expanding your technical and advisory skills.
• Work on meaningful engagements, delivering realistic, sustainable solutions, not check-the-box compliance.
• Contribute to a collaborative culture where collective success is celebrated

 Compensation & Benefits:

Actual compensation will be dependent upon the specific role, office location as well as the individual’s qualifications, experience, skills, and certifications.

At PKFOD, we value our team members and are committed to their success and well-being. As part of our comprehensive benefits and compensation package, we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Basic Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan and Profit-Sharing program
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving accounts
• Employee Assistance, Wellness, and Work-life programs
• Commuter & Parking benefits programs
• Inclusive Parental Leave Benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Firm Holidays
• Community & Volunteering programs
• Recognition & Rewards programs
• Training & Certification programs
• Discretionary Performance Bonus

*Eligibility for benefits is determined based on position, hours worked, and other criteria. Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.

PKFOD is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons in connection with hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation or other conditions of the employment relationship regardless of race, color, age, sex, marital status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, philosophy/religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, political affiliation or belief, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

To all staffing agencies: PKF O'Connor Davies Advisory, LLC (“PKFOD”) will not be utilizing agencies to staff this position. Please do not forward resumes to PKFOD partners and/or employees at any of our locations regarding this position. Any recruiter who would like to partner with PKFOD on other positions must have an updated contractual agreement with PKFOD through the Director of Talent Acquisition. Please be reminded, PKFOD is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will become the property of PKFOD.

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