Principal Cyber Risk & Strategy Advisor
$318,032,000–$466,408,800 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Lead strategic discovery sessions with enterprise clients to uncover vulnerabilities and structure tailored solution roadmaps for data protection, compliance, and incident response programs. Partner with C-suite executives and services leaders to translate complex risk profiles into commercial proposals, defining strategic cyber roadmaps that drive market share expansion. Serve as a subject matter expert representing Proofpoint at executive roundtables and industry seminars to influence product management, marketing, and engineering teams based on real-world client insights. Maintain deep expertise in emerging threat vectors and evolving regulatory landscapes to proactively advise clients on defensive strategies.
Required Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience as a high-level management consultant (e.g., Big Four, Accenture, IBM) or enterprise practitioner designing, scaling, or advising on comprehensive Data Security programs
- Exceptional communication, storytelling, and presentation skills with a proven track record of influencing C-suite decision-makers and aligning security services with corporate business goals
- Deep foundational knowledge across a wide range of Security & Risk domains, specifically Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), Enterprise DLP, Cloud Security (CASB/Isolation), Insider Threat Management (ITM), and Incident Response
- Strong understanding of global risk and policy frameworks (NIST, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR)
- Deep expertise navigating evolving regulatory landscapes (e.g., SEC cyber disclosures, DORA, NIS2) to proactively uncover client service opportunities, mitigate compliance risk, and accelerate business growth
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Business, or equivalent experience
- Location: United States (Remote with occasional travel)
Desired Qualifications
- Elite industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or CRISC) are highly preferred
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