Managing Consultant - Security Job Listing at Forsythe Technology, Inc. in United States of America

Computers & Information Technology, Technology

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Founded in 1971, Forsythe is an information technology infrastructure integrator. Forsythe helps complex organizations across all industries, including Fortune 1000 companies, optimize the cost and manage the risk of their IT while improving performance. Forsythe provides independent technology and business consulting services, technology leasing services, and value-added reseller services for all the leading technology product manufacturers. Headquartered in Skokie, Illinois, Forsythe employs nearly 900 people in 50 offices throughout the United States and Canada. Forsythe is privately held and 100-percent employee-owned. In 2010, Forsythe achieved its 40th consecutive year of profitability. We offer a rewarding work environment, competitive benefits, and wide-ranging opportunities for professional growth. Forsythe is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We support a diverse workforce.

At Forsythe, we are 100% employee owned via our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Everyone has a stake in the quality of our work, the success of our business, the satisfaction of our customers, and the appreciation of their shares in Forsythe. As an employee-owner, you'll be proud to call Forsythe YOUR company.

We are currently looking for a Managing Consultant to join our Security Advisory Practice in Skokie, IL.

JOB SUMMARY:

This role includes responsibilities for managing the proposal process for the security solutions business, as well as overseeing the execution, delivery and quality assurance process for deliverables. Responsible for collaborating with technical sales staff and overseeing qualified workforce and virtual teams consisting of highly-skilled technical staff.

Projects often include assessing and architecting the selection of security controls to meet our customers' legal, regulatory, and contractual compliance. Other projects include assisting clients with security initiatives such as, SIEM, GRC, DLP, Integrated Threat Management, etc. Resource routinely performs executive-level program management activities for high-value security projects, with the goal of managing client expectations while seeking to expand the scope of services and products offered.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Delivery:

Regularly serves in the lead consultant role on a project team to provide guidance to other team members. Serve as the executive program manager with responsibility for managing client expectations for specific security projects, while seeking and fostering additional opportunities with the specific clients. As part of this role, is responsible for managing the quality assurance process to deliver quality on-time deliverables.

Consistently achieve outstanding Customer Satisfaction results on all consulting engagements by following project manager and technical lead consultant direction.

Practice Development: Support activities that drive practice growth and profitability

Pre-Sales

Directly interact with clients, account managers and Forsythe architects to identify, qualify, and validate client requirements for technology solutions. Create proposals and contractually sound Statements of Work (SOW), solution work estimates, and total solution pricing for profitable post-sales delivery integration, implementation and delivery. Provide significant and demonstrated services solution sales to meet practice goals.

IP Development

Contribute and develop best practices, strategies, methodologies and documentation/templates. Occasionally present externally as a thought leader at a regional level.

Staff Oversight: Directly supervises project staff with responsibility for ensuring engagement success and appropriate use of practice tools, methodology, deliverable preparation, and client presentation.

EDUCATION:

Required: BA/BS 4 year College Degree in engineering, computer science or technology related field; or 6 years equivalent industry experience

Desired: MA/MS College Degree in technology management

EXPERIENCE:

10 years of IT security experience required

4 years of client facing IT security consulting experience required within Fortune 1000 customer environments

4 years of compliance experience with ISO, HIPAA, SOX, GLBA, or FISMA/NIST required

4 years of supervisory experience managing teams in excess of three people required

4 years of Big 4 consulting experience or equivalent preferred

Experience with security program policies, practices and procedures

Direct consulting experience involving the security and/or compliance of designated practice solutions at an enterprise level including but not limited to SIEM, DLP, GRC, Integrated Threat Management, Perimeter, Mobility, and Access Control.

Direct involvement in working with internal and external teams to consult, implement, and troubleshoot security product and services, preferably in areas of perimeter, data protection, compliance and/or eDiscovery.

At least 3 years of demonstrated presales experience: gathering client requirements, proposing technology solutions, writing Statements of Work or contracts, and winning technology services business
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

CISSP required

CISM, CHS, or equivalent preferred

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor preferred

Program/Project Management Professional (PgMP/PMP) or equivalent preferred

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrated ability to manage highly technical staff

Demonstrated ability to assess and architect complex security solutions in the designated practice using procedures, scripts, and templates

Demonstrated ability to building new methodologies, technologies, tools, and approaches to deliver quality security deliverables to diverse clients

Demonstrated top tier consulting expertise (gather requirements, problem solve and recommend) in mid-sized and Fortune 1000 customer environments

Demonstrated ability to generate significant follow-on service business due to service excellence and very high Customer Satisfaction levels

Demonstrated contracts and negotiation skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong time management and organizational skills

Strong selling and client presentation skills

Ability to assess multi-vendor IT environments, make recommendations, develop multi-year project roadmaps, conduct financial analysis and lead teams to implement solutions

Excellent Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint skills

Ability to work as a team player and a leader in a consulting environment

Resourceful working with disparate client and internal departments to deliver meaningful solutions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to travel up to 60%

Area/Specialty: Technical Consulting/Security