Director, Cloud and Application Security (Cybersecurity Consulting)

The Weaver Experience

Weaver is a full-service national accounting, advisory and consulting firm with opportunities for professionals in many different fields. We seek to bring a human element to the world of accounting, which includes creating a diverse, collaborative, and entrepreneurial workplace culture. Our leaders truly care about the well-being of all our employees and encourage them to pursue their ambitions.

While our business is based in numbers, our success is truly based on people. It’s why we commit to supporting our people not just in their professional growth, but also in their ability to lead balanced, integrated lives. At the foundation of that commitment are our core values. Weaver’s core values were created specifically to empower our people to deliver extraordinary service and be their best selves. Our goal is to balance high development with high performance in order to meet the long-term goals of each individual, team, and our firm.

Learn more about our services, industry experience and culture at weaver.com.

Position Profile

Weaver is looking for a strategic Cloud and Application Security Director to join our growing firm. The primary focus of this role will be expanding Weaver’s Advisory service offerings in the New York metropolitan area. We are looking for a client-facing leader to consult with clients on all aspects of their cybersecurity function, including:

• building and improving clients’ cybersecurity risk and control frameworks
• conducting risk and maturity assessments
• conducting cybersecurity readiness assessments
• ensuring clients are in compliance with all relevant regulations and standards
• advising on policy development, implementation, monitoring and changes

Beyond the technical client service aspects of this role, this person will also have the opportunity to represent Weaver in the market and will be responsible for developing new business for the firm. The right candidate will have an established network in NYC and will be motivated to work with Firm and local leaders to further our advisory services offerings in the NYC market.

To be successful in this role, the following qualifications are required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• 9 years of experience in cybersecurity and risk assessment
• Thorough knowledge of cybersecurity regulations and industry practices including CCPA, GDPR, SOX, HIPAA, ISO27001, PCI DSS, CIS, NIST CSF, CMMC, FedRAMP and similar areas
• Strong understanding of the US regulatory compliance landscape as it pertains to cybersecurity and data privacy
• Excellent networking and business development skills including the ability to attract and service new clients and expand services to existing clients
• Proven ability to manage, mentor and develop a team
• Strong relationship management and practice development skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Additionally, the following qualifications are preferred:

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Industry certifications: CISSP, CISM, etc.

Estimated annual base pay range for New York: $200,000 - $300,000
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and job level

Compensation and Benefits At Weaver, our most valuable resource is our people. We take the time to evaluate our employees’ wants and needs and invest our resources accordingly. A reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position is $155,000 to $300,000. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. In addition to compensation packages, Weaver offers competitive health benefits, such as medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Further, we support our employees by offering flexible scheduled time off (STO), a minimum of 56 hours of sick and safe leave, 11 holidays, and 2 scheduled recharge days! Learn more here – Weaver benefits. 

We also offer in-house CPE and learning opportunities through our internal Learning and Development department. Our multi-faceted internal learning program including technical improvement, practice development, management/leadership training, and whole-life growth. Our goal is to balance both high development with high performance to meet the long-term goals of each individual, team, and our firm.

WeaverLEAD We are committed to investing in the strength of our team. That is why we have created an internal leadership coaching program to train leaders to support other leaders at every level of the organization. The goal of WeaverLEAD is to inspire the growth and development of our leaders by:

Leaning into the experience of exploring new ideas for each individual’s growth as a leader. 

Engaging the coaching mindset at work with new ways of thinking about challenges and opportunities. 

Adapting to the transformation that takes place as a result of participating in the program. 

Developing yourself and others with coaching competencies to create a firm-wide culture of coaching. 

People are our formula! At Weaver, we recognize that everyone brings different strengths, backgrounds, and working styles to our team. We cultivate a safe and inclusive work environment that celebrates each individual’s unique qualities through visibility, progression, advocacy, and support. We are proudly an equal opportunity employer.

What’s next? Interested applicants should apply directly to the job posting. You may apply to multiple roles. Be sure to upload your most recent resume and ensure that it is attached to your application. By registering, you are only activating an account and creating a presence. Please apply directly to a position of interest. You will receive a confirmation email after completing an application for a role. After reviewing your application, a friendly Weaver Recruiter will contact you soon and walk you through the hiring process. Thank you for exploring a career with us. We look forward to meeting you!  

Currently, we are not accepting resume submissions from third-party staffing agencies for this role. This role is Employee Referral Program eligible.   

Salary : $155,000 - $300,000