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Specialist, Security Operations & Resilience

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Tampa, FL, USA

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Specialist, Security Operations & Resilience

Job ID: 95673

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Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges—the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place.

Your Impact

As the Specialist, of the roleSecurity Operations & Resilience you will primarily focus on security technology innovation,you will design, develop, and implement holistic programs to build, drive, and improve security resilience across a wide array of contexts at the Firm.

You will focus on building resilience for Firm Security technology, ensuring that we have effective processes, systems, protocols, and partners in place to successfully drive operational excellence. In particular, You will focus on three areas of the security technology landscape including: innovative data engineering and analytics, security tooling especially geospatial analytics, and improvements in our case management system ServiceNow.

You will demonstrate a track record of leading complex projects and supporting broader programs within the security technology space, hold strong communication skills, and maintain a dedication to overcoming obstacles to deliver impact.

The organization is highly decentralized, so you will leverage your ability to forge consensus and encourage, rather than mandate, cooperation and participation. As part of all initiatives, you will successfully manage relationship-building and syndication with key stakeholders within Risk & Compliance, other Firm Functions, and senior leadership.

Your Growth

You will be a part of the Security Operations and Resilience Team, whose central mission is to safeguard the security and wellbeing of our colleagues globally. As a team, we are dedicated to supporting our colleagues and have the privilege of seeing our impact on a regular basis.

Our team is incredibly diverse, with a true global footprint, operating in almost every time zone globally. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity of collaborating closely with this global team and benefiting from a diversity of perspectives and backgrounds. At the same time, you will have significant exposure to partners and teams across the Firm, including our People, Communications, Technology, Travel, and Legal teams. The position is being offered as a permanent role and strong candidates will be considered in the Asia, Europe, EEMA, and NA (limited only to Tampa and Phoenix) regions, though preference will be given to colleagues based in Asia.

McKinsey & Company is one of the world’s premiere management consulting firms with operations in over 50 countries. The Firm provides a full spectrum of consulting services to large corporations, governments, international institutions, and non-profit organizations.

The position reports to the Director of Security Resilience within the security resilience portfolio. You will be entrepreneurial with excellent communication skills and a proven record of independent action.

Your qualifications and skills

Individuals with a background in geospatial analytics and the ability to implement and manage large-scale solutions
Individuals with a background in security technology tooling such as Service Now, OSINT capabilities, emergency communications tools, or data engineering
Undergraduate and/or advanced degree. Additional qualifying certifications also considered
Demonstrable track record in leading large-scale projects and programs from ideation through solution deployment
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to drive new initiatives with limited information and oversight
Creative problem solver with an innovative, solution-oriented mindset
Successful track record of navigating senior stakeholders and complex relationships
Highly collaborative attitude and interest in working as part of a diverse and dispersed global team
Strong ability to advise and guide technical teams to deliver high-impact technical solutions
Background experience or willingness to support incidents in the region
Exceptional project-management and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to lead complex initiatives with an uncompromising commitment to quality on both a micro and macro level
Excellent writing and editorial skills, including the ability to distill complex content into clear and compelling communications for distinct audiences and messages
Exemplary oral communication skills, demonstrating strong professional presence and credibility
Ability to work across all levels of seniority, cultivating trust-based, peer-counselor relationships

Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.

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FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new joiners for this role in the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $112,900 - $141,100 USD —to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest [salary/hourly wages] for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance.

Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off.

FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.

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