Managing Director – Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Digital Forensics

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic cybersecurity and incident response expert to be a leader within our cybersecurity consulting practice. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in cybersecurity, with deep expertise in incident response, digital forensics, threat management, managed detection & response and business development. This leadership role requires a blend of technical acumen, executive-level consulting skills, and commercial strategy to expand our client base and deliver high-impact security solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the incident response team, setting vision, priorities, and standards for delivery excellence.

• Develop and execute long-term strategies to scale the cybersecurity service line, aligning with company growth goals.

• Serve as a senior advisor to clients, providing guidance on cybersecurity strategy, governance, and risk management.

Incident Response & Technical Advisory

• Oversee and lead complex cybersecurity incident response engagements, including ransomware attacks, data breaches, and advanced persistent threats.

• Direct the investigation, containment, eradication, and remediation efforts during critical incidents applying sound Digital Forensics principles.

• Guide clients in developing and testing incident response plans and playbooks.

• Collaborate with threat intelligence and digital forensics teams to deliver timely and accurate incident assessments.

• Advise clients on containment, root cause analysis and remediation activity following common cyber incidents.

• Advise on containment, hunting, recovery and remediation strategies alongside Ankura's managed detection and response service.

Business Development

• Drive new business opportunities and expand relationships with existing clients across industries including cyber insurance, law firms and corporates.

• Lead proposal development, client pitches, and pricing strategies.

• Identify emerging client needs and align service offerings accordingly.

• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and in thought leadership publications.

Client Engagement & Delivery

• Manage a portfolio of client engagements with accountability for quality, timelines, and client satisfaction.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders, including CISOs, CIOs, and Boards of Directors.

• Provide tailored cybersecurity solutions with a focus on incident response / pre breach preparation and post breach advisory services aligned with client business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Team Leadership

• Recruit, develop, and mentor a high-performing cybersecurity consulting team.

• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration.

• Ensure delivery teams are equipped with the tools, training, and methodologies to execute at the highest level.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in consulting environments, with a focus on incident response, cybersecurity and enterprise security strategy.

• Proven track record in leading and growing a consulting business or practice.

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK).

• Deep experience with digital forensics, incident response, malware analysis, and threat intelligence integration.

• Demonstrated success in business development, including generating and closing multimillion-dollar opportunities.

• Strong leadership presence, communication, and executive engagement skills.

• Relevant certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, GIAC, GCFA, GCIH, or equivalent.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience working in or with regulated industries (e.g., financial services, healthcare, critical infrastructure).

• Comfortable operating in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments.

• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and strategic planning skills.

• Strong people management experience and inter-personal skills.

• Entrepreneurial mindset and results-driven orientation.

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