Description:
The Security Lead Consultant will lead the delivery and growth of Security projects for large, complex organizations. They drive the delivery of security services & solutions that generate significant expansion of transformational work. This requires building strong relationships with customers by understanding their needs, helping to shape their technology and business solutions, and bringing the best of WWT to address their most critical business issues.
As a Lead Consultant, you will provide strategic leadership and project delivery expertise in cybersecurity, guiding clients and internal teams in developing and implementing robust security services and solutions. You will drive innovation, oversee complex projects, and serve as a liaison between the client and subject matter experts on cybersecurity practices and emerging threats. Travel up to 25%.
Essential Functions:
Engagement Leadership
- Work as part of a core team serving WWT’s customers, including Consulting Services, Enterprise Architects, Managing Directors and Account Managers. They are responsible for Project Ownership and End Products, and contribute to the analysis, design, and implementation of business performance to ensure positive impact and sustainable results.
- Lead and manage delivery/project teams.
- Support and at times lead, development of scope, proposals and statement of work (SOW).
- Own the problem statement for the customers as leader of day-to-day services delivery.
- Own the documentation and organization responsibilities around complex projects, delivering strong analytical, quantitative and conceptual thinking skills and effective interpersonal and communication skills to ensure successful client projects & team performance.
Customer Success Practice Development
- Serve as the “face” of the WWT Solutions practice to both the internal WWT office and external customers.
- Work with the WWT account teams to educate them and help drive business development and sales.
Thought Leadership
- Develop relevant thought articles that helps establish WWT as experts across service offerings and demonstrates their value to new and existing client
- Become a trusted resource for WWT in your field of expertise
Go to Market/Sales Support
- Demonstrate thought leadership to develop a market position and build WWT’s offerings.
- Actively pursue business opportunities at large, complex customers; work with clients and internal WWT Teams to develop and negotiate statements of work, including project scope, deliverables, timelines and costs.
- Understand customer needs and make recommendations at the BU/Division Head levels.
- Understand the breadth of what we sell so that we are bringing the best of WWT to the customer through developing, introducing and selling cross business services that help expand WWT’s footprint.
- Develop strong relationships with WWT’s core technology partners.
- Achieve revenue and profit growth for the practice.
People/Team Management
- Mentor and develop junior team members.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- 10-15 years of experience in cybersecurity project/program delivery with significant experience in leadership and strategic roles including Cybersecurity Governance, risk management and strategy.
- Cybersecurity Expertise: Deep knowledge of cybersecurity principles, strategy, technologies, and methodologies across the cyber lifecycle.
- Leadership: Strong leadership and strategic planning skills to drive cybersecurity initiatives and deliver results.
- Client Management: Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to interact with senior executives and stakeholders.
- Problem-Solving: Analytical and critical thinking skills to assess complex cybersecurity issues and develop effective solutions.
- Project Management: Proficiency in managing large-scale cybersecurity projects, including scope, budget, and timeline management.