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Senior Security Manager II

McKinsey & Company

Atlanta, GA, USA · Boston, MA, USA · Chicago, IL, USA · France

USD 243,500-247,300 / year

Posted on Apr 7, 2025

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Technology & Digital

Senior Security Manager II

Job ID: 96790

Atlanta
Boston
Chicago
London

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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 Senior Security Manager II, you will lead practice product and cloud security across AWS or Azure or GCP, including planning and implementation of the Firm's security standards in support of the strategic business plan, implement Shift left strategies, tooling and processes across software development life cycle, and provide direct support to CSTs to ensure cybersecurity is addressed throughout the engagement delivery lifecycle, from infrastructure and tooling choices to the secure development of products, processing and deletion of client data.

You will also help win client business by providing cybersecurity assurance to Practice-specific RFIs, RFPs, proposals, contract drafting, security questionnaires, workshops and other client due diligence processes. This involves implementing and managing the ongoing independent third party attestations of industry cybersecurity standards and certifications, such as ISO 27001, SOC 2 for Practice-specific solutions and products.

Lastly, you will act as a single point of contact and escalation for the SOC, Threat Intel and Crisis Response Teams for Practice related cybersecurity incidents, ensuring timely identification, remediation and lessons learned, while providing Practice-level cybersecurity reporting, metrics and forecasting to Practice and Firm Leadership.

Your Growth

The Senior Security Manager acts as the interface between Firm-wide Cybersecurity Leadership and the Practice, driving the implementation of Firm-wide strategy - and, in turn, ensuring client and Practice requirements are fed back into the continual improvement of Firm-wide strategy.

Day-to-day the Senior Security Manager drives the implementation of Firm cybersecurity, data protection, and privacy policies, standards and processes within the Practice. They work to continually improve the security posture of asset development and engagement delivery through proactive risk management and the establishment of a broad range of cybersecurity controls.

The role will proactively work on initiatives around Platform McKinsey and have an exposure to our firms CTO and the team.

Your qualifications and skills

Knowledge of Secure Software Development Lifecycle and DevSecOps
8+ years of experience in information security management, IT security and data protection
Technical understanding of a range of enterprise IT and cloud-based architectures and technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), networking, server infrastructure, operating systems, web applications, databases, containerisation, mobile
Working knowledge of common information security controls, guidelines and standards, such as ISO27001, OWASP, SOC 2, NIST
Experience of conducting risk assessments threat modeling and information security reviews, and audits
Experience with security technologies and tooling, e.g. vulnerability scanners, firewalls, network monitors, IAM, SIEM, IDS/IPS
Excellent problem solving, organisational skills, and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication with the ability to converse effectively at all levels of seniority, both internally and externally
Strong analytical and organisational skills and the ability to work independently, as well as part of a wider team, with minimal supervision

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

Industries

High Tech

Capabilities

Technology

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FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity 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 $243,500 - $247,300 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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Job Skill Code - ISGB - Senior Security Manager II
Function - Technology
Industry - High Tech
Post to LinkedIn - Yes
Posted to LinkedIn Date - Wed Apr 02 00:00:00 GMT 2025
LinkedIn Posting City - Atlanta
LinkedIn Posting State/Province - Georgia
LinkedIn Posting Country - United States
LinkedIn Job Title - Senior Security Manager II
LinkedIn Function - Information Technology
LinkedIn Industry - Information Technology and Services
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Mid-Senior level

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