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Director, Cyber Security


Company : FTI Consulting, Inc


Location : Sydney, New South Wales


Created : 2025-12-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

FTI Consulting is the number one global expert firm for organisations facing crisis, transformation and moments of truth. The Cybersecurity Practice within FTI Consulting is a leading provider of independent cyber and risk management advisory services with a core offering focused on (but not limited to) Cyber Readiness including Cyber Risk Advisory, Incident Response, Complex Investigations & Litigation. We are seeking to appoint a Director (5-7 years consulting experience) to support the growth of our Cybersecurity Services practice in Sydney. This role requires an experienced professional, who is used to delivering high quality, client deliverables, while also working with the senior leadership team to identify opportunities to grow the business. This role will directly support the Senior Managing Director Proactive Cyber services, and will have a breadth of experience across client delivery, business development and cybersecurity. What Youll Do Act as a key point of contact to support the Senior Managing Director and broader team with the delivery of high quality client deliverables and outcomes for the client. Develop client deliverables for Proactive Cyber services, leveraging the support of junior staff in the team, to deliver high quality client artefacts to support the engagements. Drive forward the delivery across the following areas: Cyber strategy development and program transformation, security policies and procedures development, controls assurance, cyber readiness assessments and remediation, business impact assessments, business continuity plans, cyber resilience. Conduct assessments against security frameworks such as NIST CSF, Essential 8, ISO27001, AESCF, etc., and develop prioritized roadmaps to remediate gaps identified. Support clients in achieving compliance to regulation (e.g. CPS230, CPS234, SOCI, etc.) by delivering actionable outcomes to achieve compliance with security standards and frameworks. Manage and coach a small team that will be delivering on your engagements. Lead small to mediumsize client engagements, acting as the main point of contact to deliver cyber advisory services. Support the delivery of cyber risk reporting initiatives that translate technical control and governance gaps into improved cyber risk reporting and Board reporting. Cyber risk quantification experience would be an advantage. Produce documentation and report writing that is accurate, concise and delivered in a timely manner to a large and sophisticated client base consisting of toptier law firms, financial institutions and corporate enterprises. Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, threats, methodologies and core technologies in order to assimilate client needs and design appropriate technical, compliance and governance solutions and services. Contribute to the assessment of current threat identification techniques and development of new methodologies and frameworks. Perform a wide range of cybersecurity engagements in a fastpaced, deadlinedriven environment. How Youll Grow This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and growing cybersecurity team that is focused on providing you every opportunity to stretch yourself, learn and grow. With the everevolving cybersecurity landscape, the need for continuous professional development remains at the forefront of the quality of our team and is wholly supported. We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through onthejob learning, selfguided professional development courses and certifications. Qualifications & Experience Degree, postgraduate or tertiary qualifications in cybersecurity or a similar technology discipline, or agreed equivalent experience. 57 years of cybersecurity experience, with experience in both consulting and industry roles advantageous. Excellent communication skills, including professional report writing that is clientready, presentation skills and written skills. Experience in compliance with regulatory standards in the Financial Services sector is desirable. Experience with cyber risk quantification an advantage. Well versed in developing business proposals, pitches and the ability to support business development activities in addition to client delivery. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, delivering effectively and to quality across multiple matters within a tight deadline. Works autonomously, leads client conversations and directs other team members. The ability to work with senior team members and clients in timesensitive situations. A strong work ethic, integrity and high level of professionalism. Travel to FTI Consultings interstate and/or client locations as required. Our Benefits Apart from the wellstructured career path and excellent team environment, our employees enjoy a variety of perks and benefits. Attractive remuneration, including discretionary bonuses available to all employees. 18 weeks paid, genderneutral parental leave with full superannuation contributions throughout paid and unpaid leave. Flexible working arrangements. Financial support to obtain workrelated professional qualifications. Professional membership contributions and generous paid study leave (up to 12 days). Corporate discount available for health insurance, including dependants. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) free to all employees and their immediate families. 35 hours per year for approved pro bono matters. Special leave 2 days per year of a cultural or religious holiday that is not treated as a public holiday in Australia. FTI Work Perks: our discount program that provides a wide range of corporate offers, savings and wellbeing resources. Monthly Health & Wellbeing program including fitness subsidies. Annual paid volunteer hours. Corporate matching for charitable donations. Opportunity to join our Reconciliation Action Plan working group; FTIs Womens Initiative Network (FTI WIN); Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging and Corporate Citizenship committees. About FTI Consulting What makes us unique? With more than 7,900+ employees located in offices in every corner of the globe, we are the firm our clients call when their most important issues are at stake. Regardless of what level you are, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from top experts in your field on highprofile engagements that impact history. Our culture is collaborative, and we value diversity, recognition, development and making a difference in our communities. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been recognised as a Best Firm to Work For by Consulting magazine and one of Americas Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter/X ( @FTIConsulting ), Facebook and LinkedIn. FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, 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. Additional Information Job Family/Level: Op Level 3 - Director Employee Status: Regular #J-18808-Ljbffr