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Senior Director- Cyber Advisory

Kroll, Houston, TX, United States


Kroll is seeking a Senior Director – Cyber Advisory to provide strategic leadership across its Cyber Risk and Advisory practice. This role is responsible for leading complex cyber risk engagements, advising senior executives and boards, driving practice growth, and delivering high-impact solutions across cybersecurity strategy, incident readiness, regulatory response, and enterprise risk management. The Senior Director will serve as a trusted advisor to global clients, partner closely with legal counsel and insurers, and mentor high‑performing consulting teams while contributing to Kroll’s continued leadership in cyber risk and incident response.

Key Responsibilities Client Advisory & Engagement Leadership

Serve as executive-level advisor to C‑suite leaders, boards, general counsel, and risk executives on complex cybersecurity issues.

Lead and oversee cyber advisory engagements, including: Cyber risk assessments and maturity programs

Incident preparedness and response planning

Regulatory and breach advisory support

Third‑party and supply chain cyber risk

Digital forensics and cyber resilience initiatives

Manage high‑profile, sensitive client engagements while ensuring exceptional service quality and delivery excellence.

Translate technical cyber risk into clear, actionable business and regulatory insights.

Incident Response & Regulatory Advisory

Provide leadership on cyber incident response advisory, working closely with Kroll’s DFIR teams, legal counsel, insurers, and communications advisors.

Guide clients through regulatory, legal, and organizational response following cyber incidents.

Support breach readiness programs including tabletop exercises, crisis simulations, and executive preparedness.

Business Development & Practice Growth

Contribute to practice growth strategy, including new service offerings and go‑to‑market initiatives.

Support revenue growth through: Client relationship expansion

Proposal development and pursuit leadership

Cross‑selling with Kroll’s broader risk, investigations, and valuation practices

Build trusted relationships with law firms, insurers, brokers, and strategic partners.

People Leadership & Mentorship

Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary consulting teams, including Directors, Managers, and Senior Consultants.

Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional development.

Support talent recruiting, performance management, and succession planning.

Thought Leadership & Market Presence

Serve as a recognized thought leader in cyber risk and advisory services.

Contribute to webinars, white papers, conferences, and client‑facing presentations.

Represent Kroll in industry forums and client events.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred (e.g., MBA, MS, JD).

12+ years of experience in cybersecurity, cyber risk, incident response, or advisory consulting.

Prior experience in professional services or advisory environments (Big 4, cyber advisory firms, law firm advisory groups, or incident response providers).

Demonstrated experience advising senior executives and boards.

Strong background in cybersecurity domains such as: Incident response and breach management

Cyber risk assessments and strategy

Privacy and regulatory compliance

Enterprise risk management.

Preferred Credentials

Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, GCFA, or similar.

Experience working with legal counsel, insurers, and regulators during cyber incidents.

Proven ability to drive revenue, manage P&L responsibilities, or grow advisory practices.

Key Competencies

Executive presence and credibility with senior stakeholders

Strong commercial acumen and client relationship skills

Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on leadership

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Collaborative leadership style with a global mindset

Why Kroll At Kroll, you’ll join a global firm recognized for its expertise in cyber risk, investigations, and incident response, working alongside industry‑leading professionals on some of the most complex and impactful matters worldwide. Kroll offers a collaborative culture, diverse career opportunities, and the ability to make a meaningful impact for clients facing critical cyber challenges.

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