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The Cyber Crisis & Readiness Manager joins the Crisis Readiness team within the global Cyber Investigation and Forensic Response practice. This role involves leading client cyber crisis and incident engagements across the full lifecycle, including readiness, response, and recovery. You will serve as a primary advisor to senior executives, translating complex technical concepts into strategic guidance during high-pressure situations. Key responsibilities include designing and facilitating crisis simulations and tabletop exercises, developing tailored playbooks and governance structures, and leading post-incident reviews to create actionable improvement roadmaps. The role requires expertise in crisis management, business continuity, incident management, and project management. You will manage a team of consultants while leveraging skills in coordinating complex engagements. This position addresses the critical challenge of helping organizations navigate and recover from consequential cyber incidents through robust preparation and real-time response strategies.
Lead cyber crisis engagements across the full lifecycle of readiness, response, and recovery as the primary advisor for stakeholders.
Assess client needs to assemble and lead a mix of technical and functional resources to deliver tailored solutions.
Direct team workstreams under high-pressure, ambiguous circumstances to drive successful outcomes during active cyber crises.
Design and facilitate crisis simulations, tabletop exercises, and readiness assessments to test and strengthen organizational response capabilities.
Develop and adapt crisis readiness frameworks, playbooks, and governance structures based on specific client requirements and regulations.
Conduct post-incident reviews and workshops to translate findings into actionable improvement roadmaps for senior leadership.
Contribute to business development by authoring thought leadership, developing methodologies, and identifying expansion opportunities within existing accounts.
Manage and mentor a team of crisis readiness consultants through day-to-day oversight and delivery guidance.
What we're looking for
Minimum 5 years of experience in crisis management, business continuity, incident management, or a related advisory discipline.
Minimum 4 years of client-facing consulting experience in crisis management, cybersecurity, or a related advisory discipline.
Minimum 3 years of experience advising or engaging directly with senior executives in high-stakes or crisis scenarios.
Minimum 4 years of experience managing and developing teams in a consulting or advisory environment.
Minimum 3 years of experience leading or facilitating client workshops, crisis simulations, tabletop exercises, or readiness assessments.
Minimum 3 years of project or program management experience planning and delivering complex engagements on time and within scope.
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent (minimum 12 years work experience), or an Associate’s Degree with at least 6 years of work experience.
Relevant certifications such as CBCP, CISM, CEM, DRCE, CRISC, CISSP, or similar credentials in crisis management, business continuity, or cybersecurity (preferred).