Managing Director- Cybersecurity

Company Description

About Sia  

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity, and driven by responsibility. We're optimists for change, and we help clients initiate, navigate, and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes. 

Sia’s Cybersecurity team is the powerhouse of our firm’s innovation. With over 100 experts worldwide, we tackle projects from proof-of-concept to large-scale deployment, always pushing the boundaries of AI capabilities. By joining Sia’s Cybersecurity team, you’ll step into a vibrant, collaborative environment that nurtures professional growth and empowers you to shape the future of consulting. 

Job Description

As a Managing Director within Sia’s Cybersecurity Business Line, this role is responsible for driving the growth and market positioning of the firm through business development, account management, and deep cybersecurity expertise across areas such as cyber strategy, security transformation, and risk and compliance. Responsibilities include the development of strategic client relationships and large-scale engagements across key markets and industries, as well as leading and growing a team of consultants and contributing to the firm's cybersecurity thought leadership and offering development. This position requires a strong external presence, an established senior executive network, and a proven track record of originating and closing new businesses, alongside the ability to lead complex engagements and convert deep technical expertise into sustained commercial impact.   

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead complex cybersecurity engagements from strategy through execution, serving as the senior executive accountable for delivery and client impact. 
• Provide executive-level guidance on cybersecurity governance, cyber resilience, and cyber transformation to Boards and C-suite leaders. 
• Lead delivery excellence by ensuring technical rigor, quality assurance, and consistency across engagements while driving optimized staffing and efficient delivery management. 

Business Development:    

• Drive substantial revenue growth by originating new business through proactive client acquisition, expanding existing relationships, and managing strategic accounts. 
• Drive the hub’s cybersecurity business expansion by leading go-to-market strategy, commercial prospecting, pre-sales engagement, client sales discussions, and development of tailored solution offerings. 
• Champion cross-Business Line collaboration by identifying and facilitating opportunities to bring complementary Sia expertise (e.g., Risk, Data, Strategy) into client engagements, maximizing the firm's overall value proposition. 

People Leadership and Team Development     

• Provide, oversight, and mentorship to project teams, ensuring high-quality delivery and alignment with client objectives.  
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning across engagements and internal initiatives.   
• Attract, develop and retain top talent by actively coaching team members, supporting professional growth, and contributing to performance management.   
• Implement the Business Line strategy and actively promote the firm’s mission, vision, culture and purpose 
• Participate in the major cybersecurity trade shows attended by C-Level executives 
• Drive the achievement of relevant cybersecurity clearances

Thought Leadership & Market Presence 

• Shape a differentiated point of view on industry trends, emerging technologies, and enterprise transformation, and represent Sia as a recognized voice through conferences, panels, and executive forums. 
• Build market credibility through advisory roles, council memberships, and active leadership in professional organizations. 

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be added, deleted, or modified at any time based on business needs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, technology risk, or information security. 
• 7+ years in a senior leadership role within a consulting firm 
• Experience leading large-scale enterprise cybersecurity transformations. 
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or cloud security certifications are strongly preferred. 

Additional Information

Compensation & Benefits  

Sia invests in total rewards that support how our people work, live, and grow.  

Compensation  

• Base Salary: $200,000–$280,000. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by applicable law. 
• Personal Sales Bonus (uncapped)  
• Annual Performance Bonus (appraisal) 

Benefits  

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage 
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance; voluntary supplemental insurance and EAP at no cost 
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting; HSA and FSA 
• College savings and student loan repayment programs 
• Paid parental leave 
• Generous PTO, nine company holidays, and one floating holiday 
• Monthly cell phone stipend 
• Well-being and professional development programs

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.  

Workplace 

Sia embraces a flexible workplace model that balances autonomy with in-person connection. Management is expected to be in the office at least three days per week, serving as culture carriers who mentor teams, strengthen client relationships, and lead by example.  

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout their employment. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Our Commitment 
At Sia, we believe in fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where our employees and partners are valued and thrive in a sense of belonging. 

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.