Description
Director, National Security - Cybersecurity Governance
Alvarez & Marsal is a premier independent global professional services firm specializing in providing turnaround management, restructuring, performance improvement and corporate advisory services. Our talent drives our success, resulting in our growing Disputes and Investigations practice becoming one of the most respected in the industry. From the boardroom to the courtroom, the firm delivers a wide array of solutions to contentious situations by drawing on the deep skills, diverse disciplines and experiences of its professionals. We are r ecognized by Global Arbitration Review as one of the leading firms of independent experts for arbitration and considered a top three firm by Who's Who Legal based on the number of experts across the globe. Our clients include major banks, leading law firms, private equity firms and well-known corporations and upper-mid-sized companies.
What will you be doing?
With the rapidly changing geopolitical environment, competition for sensitive technologies, and risks associated with potential exploitation of sensitive personal and business data, demand for national security-focused risk analysis and mitigation is growing significantly. Our team supports organizations, investors and counsel identifying, assessing and reducing national-security related risk. We focus on assisting with the national-security components of transaction diligence and design, embedding regulatory requirements into business systems and processes, and facilitating transparency between companies and regulators by leveraging data analytics and other tools. The team also serves as fiduciary to U.S. government agencies in a role of either third-party monitor or third-party auditor.
Responsibilities:
Working both independently and with team members as the project lead to successfully execute advisory, oversight, and audit projects arising from (among other requirements) Foreign Direct Investment ("FDI") national security reviews, export and technology controls, and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification ("CMMC").
Working with client security personnel to define and document security controls for distributed, big data systems.
Conducting assessments to verify the efficacy of administrative, technical, and physical safeguards implemented to protect sensitive data and systems.
Leading security assessments of application and software security, which may include: (i) reviewing architecture diagrams; (ii) interviewing personnel responsible for various parts of the software development process; (iii) interviewing personnel responsible for network and software security (iv) overseeing static and dynamic code analysis; (v) overseeing network penetration testing; and (vi) preparing high quality written reports for senior counsel, executives, and national security officials and regulators.
Interpreting, assessing, and overseeing network and application penetration test reports.
Integrating technology solutions to facilitate sensitive security compliance and oversight engagements.
Developing and refining engagement approaches and project plans based on guidance from team leadership and experience.
Availability for up to 20% travel required.
Who will you be working with?
At A& M you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of supportive and motivated professionals that love to share their knowledge and depth of industry experience with others. A& M's Disputes and Investigations practice comprises professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, who bring and share their deep expertise in conducting investigations and delivering expert witness reports. We have an inclusive developmental environment where everyone has the opportunity to learn and grow. Our culture is
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