Cyber Security Assistant Manager/Manager

About Crowe

Crowe is a leading national audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm with global reach and local expertise. We are an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks in the world, with access to more than 40,000 people in over 140+ countries and across more than 800+ offices globally. Our vision is to be recognised as essential to the future success of our clients by helping them to answer tomorrow’s questions and make smart decisions that have lasting value through the highest quality audit, tax, advisory and consulting services.

At Crowe, our aim is to create a community where regardless of gender, identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, education or background, everyone is valued, can flourish and achieve their full potential. With hands-on experience in diverse industries, Crowe’s Forensic Services team is comprised of certified professionals, information security experts and forensic specialists with a commitment to the highest standards and knowledge of the emerging threats and tactics to put businesses on a level playing field.

What to expect

We are seeking a governance focused cybersecurity specialist at the Assistant Manager/Manager level to join our dynamic and growing team. You’ll work alongside cyber security and counter-fraud experts, contributing to a growing team that supports businesses to remain resilient to cyber attacks and respond effectively during incidents. You will have the opportunity to work on a range of cybersecurity engagements with different clients across a range of sectors. This role is ideal for an individual with a good understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and governance practices. It would be preferable, but not essential, for the individual to have some experience working in the financial services area, within the insurance or pensions sectors, either in-house or as an advisor. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our client’s cybersecurity strategy aligns with regulatory requirements and is appropriate for their business objectives.

The successful candidate will combine technical knowledge, governance expertise, and a collaborative mindset to strengthen our client’s cybersecurity postures and be prepared to respond in the event of an incident. The team delivers a range of cyber security services, helping those in leadership roles across a range of sectors to understand their cyber maturity, assess any weaknesses related to it and develop policies, practices and technical responses to manage and mitigate any areas of risk.

Key responsibilities:

• Interpret cyber security concepts into plain English
• Identify and assess cyber security risks at clients and recommend measures to manage and mitigate them
• Draft cyber security policies and procedures to manage cyber resilience and respond in the event of an incident
• Work with suppliers to identify vulnerabilities in software, systems and networks
• Assess cyber security risks across client’s supply chains
• Project management and coordination of other team members
• Preparation of high-quality client reports
• Preparation of client proposals with Director/Partner
• Coordinate with external suppliers
• Participate in driving the team’s business plan
• Manage key client relationships and explore opportunities to build our pipeline
• Contribute to developing the team’s strategy and service offering with Director/Partner
• Deliver a high standard of services to our clients
• Help grow our network of key contacts (External and within Crowe Global)
• Participate in the team’s marketing initiatives

Key skills:

• Ability to identify and assess cyber threats facing small, medium and large organisations across a range of sectors
• Knowledge of prevalent and emerging cyber threats to organisations
• High standard of written English to draft detailed client reports
• Attention to detail
• High level written and verbal communication skills facilitating key client and stakeholder management
• Collegial and team-oriented
• Calm and focused under pressure and tight timelines
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment that requires the ability to manage competing priorities and projects
• Ability to present to groups of individuals
• Ability to work efficiently and independently to a high standard
• Advanced MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook

Qualifications and understanding:

• Knowledge of key standards related to cyber security
• Familiar with key information/cyber security frameworks e.g. NIST CSF, ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials
• Governance-related cyber security accreditations are desirable e.g. CISMP, CISM, CISSP, CompTIA A+
• Awareness of key regulatory and compliance requirements e.g. DORA, NIS2

Why choose Crowe?

At Crowe we understand that it is often the culture and values of a firm that are most important when looking for a new workplace. Whether you’re working in statutory audit, corporate tax or you’re a marketing or HR specialist, we place our people at the centre of everything that we do; promoting a collaborative, inclusive and friendly culture while remaining passionate about supporting and developing our people as they build their careers. We listen to our people and adapt to their changing needs alongside the needs of our growing business. We invest in our people to help them be the best they can be. We value new ideas and innovation, and welcome people who are committed to making a difference by delivering excellent services to our people, clients and communities. At Crowe, you will find the specialist knowledge, the resources and the commitment to help you build a satisfying and rewarding career, with continued learning and development, highly competitive salaries and flexible benefits. We want to create the best environment for our people to grow and thrive and recognise the importance of offering a flexible approach to our working environment, which we would be happy to discuss with you further. Crowe is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in recruitment and employment. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation, driving effectiveness in our teams and providing our clients with a quality service. Entry and progression within the firm is determined solely by the application of objective criteria, personal performance and merit which is supported by a clearly defined career pathway.