Manager, Cybersecurity

Boston Consulting Group’s Platinion division is seeking a Manager, Cybersecurity to steer the delivery of cybersecurity consulting engagements, strategy, risk management, and transformation initiatives for clients. This onsite role in Chicago, IL combines senior-level leadership with hands-on technical guidance, anchored by a competitive annual salary of USD 190,000 and a requirement for a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity or related fields along with substantial practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced cybersecurity expertise to drive innovative client solutions as a technical expert.
• Apply cutting-edge approaches to tailor and implement cybersecurity strategies for clients as an innovator.
• Act as a change agent to align and onboard teams, guiding the organization through new cybersecurity processes and tools while navigating complex challenges.
• Collaborate as an interdisciplinary team player, building relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and existing security teams.

Requirements

• 6+ years of practical experience in cybersecurity consulting or cybersecurity management (leading teams of five or more) across various sectors and contexts.
• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information systems, mathematics, natural sciences, business management, or a related field.
• Experience developing cybersecurity strategies or policies.
• Ability to quantify and manage cybersecurity risk.
• Experience leading security assessments.
• Proven track record designing, transforming, implementing, and running cybersecurity programs.
• Development of security architectures and integration of security into applications and systems.
• Experience implementing cloud security and managing risk from third parties and the supply chain.
• Designing and implementing identity and access management solutions.
• Experience developing and upskilling a cybersecurity workforce, and delivering culture change, awareness, and training.
• Conducting continuous monitoring activities using SIEM tools, APT hunting, and user behavior analytics (UBA).
• Designing and implementing vulnerability management and conducting vulnerability assessments.
• Experience performing penetration testing, incident management, and business continuity/disaster recovery planning (BCP/DRP).
• Broad knowledge of cybersecurity technologies across the organizational and acquisition lifecycle.
• Familiarity with frameworks and standards including NIST Cybersecurity Framework, C2M2, NIST SP 800-53 and companions, ISO/IEC 27000 family, and Cloud Security Alliance CCM.
• Team-oriented attitude with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical and conceptual mindset with a results-oriented approach, confidence, and persuasiveness.
• GenAI tool fluency (for example, using ChatGPT or Claude) and the ability to validate responses.
• Business-fluent written and spoken English.
• Willingness to travel globally to work with clients and BCG teams; travel may be significant depending on project needs.

Technologies

• NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• C2M2
• NIST SP 800-53 and companion publications
• ISO/IEC 27000 family of standards
• Cloud Security Alliance CCM
• SIEM tools
• GenAI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude

Benefits

• Cross-disciplinary opportunities across BCG.
• Collaborative team environment delivering digital solutions.
• No-cost health insurance premiums for employees, spouses, and children.
• $10 copays for doctor visits, urgent care, and generic prescriptions.
• Dental coverage with up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits.
• Vision insurance covering glasses and contact lenses annually.
• Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities.
• Fully vested retirement contributions made annually.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and an office closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Paid parental leave and family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement.
• Employees, spouses, and children are covered at no cost, with employees participating in the cost of domestic partner coverage.

About BCG Platinion

BCG Platinion operates globally with offices in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The team helps clients achieve digital excellence by delivering sustained solutions to complex, time-sensitive challenges, guiding organizations to push the boundaries of what is possible and accelerate their digital journeys through the strategic use of technology.