Job Description

Basic information

Location

Bristol, Glasgow, London, Manchester

Business Line

Technology & Transformation

Job Type

Permanent / FTC

Date published

15-Oct-2025

Req #

21051
Job description

Director, Cyber Transformation

Connect to your Industry

Cyber security is critical to every organisation. We are shaping cyber strategies and transforming the management of cyber risk, and we need you to join us. You'll build strong relationships as one of the areas of our cyber practice with over 450 talented individuals in the UK alone, as part of a UK Technology and Transformation practice of 7500 people. Cyber security is a business problem, not just a technical problem, and we need people with a diverse array of backgrounds and skills sets to help our clients solve the problems they face. Join us and you will help our clients solve the latest cyber security challenges, in a business with very significant growth ambitions, enjoying the kind of professional development that will set your potential free.


Our work includes:


Providing guidance and support to executives to develop pragmatic and actionable cybersecurity strategics organisations. Leveraging a risk-based approach to emerging technologies and supporting organisations be digitally enabled. Supporting organisations in designing secure-proof transformation programmes, Assessing and reviewing the effectiveness of cyber operating models, both within the CISO function and embedded in IT/Business functions.

Connect to your career at Deloitte

Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.


What brings us all together at Deloitte? It's how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.

Connect to your opportunity

We are a team with a passion and curiosity, for cyber security and technology, comfortable with operating in fast-paced environments defining and leading the development of cyber strategy, cyber programmes and managing cyber risk.


We are looking for a likeminded experienced Director who thrives on the challenge of solving the toughest cyber security challenges faced by organisations today.


This role will be instrumental in winning complex deals and shaping our commercial strategy.


Key Responsibilities:


Develop practice capabilities to deliver Cyber Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) projects, including repeatable processes, templates, and talent Build relationships with key client stakeholders and decision makers in the context of cybersecurity and M&A transactions Identify, socialise, and pursue nascent areas of opportunity for Cyber practice growth within the UK marketplace Build internal, cross-offering relationships to sell and deliver multi-faceted M&A services Conduct/lead assessment and benchmarking with industry leading practices pertaining to IT management, information security and cybersecurity Perform business requirement studies, evaluate technology options to address business needs, and improve operational efficiency Work with multiple levels of our clients, from C-level executives, senior and management staff, to on-the-ground professionals Establish governance frameworks for our clients, including strategies, organisation, policies, processes, standards, and guidelines. Review and analyse client IT and Cyber environments, from infrastructure and databases to applications Review and analyse existing workflows and business processes in the context of cybersecurity Work with internal teams to deliver complex engagements both locally and overseas Professionally advise and work with client IT and Cyber teams to design best-of-breed solutions for our clients Work closely with your team leaders and members on project delivery, which includes but is not restricted to research, analysis, advice and implementation Demonstrate and develop your leadership and professional capabilities in the following areas: Inspiring, creating purpose, Driving agility, Building diverse capability, Influencing, Collaborating, Delivering value, Building the business, Analytical acumen, Effective communication, Engagement management/delivery excellence, Managing change, Managing quality & risk, Sales excellence, Strategic thinking and problem solving, and Tech savviness.

Connect to your skills and professional experience

Successfully applicants typically have a degree or equivalent experience, with experience working in cyber security. They are agile thinkers capable of helping stakeholders manage a range of security challenges. They bring an ability to apply a robust understanding of security principles and technologies to support clients with varying risk appetite in the pragmatic management of cyber risk.


Desirable skills and experience would include the following:


Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Information Technology, Risk Management, Engineering or related disciplines, preferably with information security or IT solutions implementation experience Professional qualification holder will be an advantage: ITIL, OSCP, CISSP, CISA, CISM, CEH, ISO27K, COBIT, PMP, CIPT, CIPM, CBCP, ABCP, etc. 10+ years' experience, preferably from consulting firms/global system Integrators /large enterprises' project teams Practical experience in one or more of the following domains:

o M&A transactions


o Information security


o Cyber security


o IT service management


o IT optimization


o Information management


o Digital transformation


o Cyber / disaster recovery, incident and crisis management


Specific industry experience will be an advantage (e.g. banking and finance, aviation, transportation, property development, pharmaceuticals, etc.) Familiarity with any of the following technologies would be an advantage:

o GRC tools


o Security controls like firewalls, proxies, segmentation, VPN, IDS/IPS, application firewalls, database controls, encryption


o IOT/Mobile technologies and related security best practices


o Cloud technologies (Amazon Web Services ("AWS"), Azure, etc.) and their operation and security best practices


o Data loss prevention solutions


o Identity and assess management solutions


o SIEM


o CASB


o SOC design, build and operation


Strong analytical mind and problem-solving skills Excellent project management and interpersonal skills

In addition to the above the following are beneficial:


Consulting experience Understanding of modern security concepts and principles, including cyber risk, strategy, maturity assessment

Connect to your business - Technology and Transformation

Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That's what connects us. That's what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we'll make an impact that matters.

Cyber

The modern world is more complex than ever before, and we are navigating an ever-changing landscape. We help clients to operate with resilience and grow with confidence to secure success and minimise risk.

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process, or you can contact the Independence team upon request

Connect with your colleagues

"What attracted me to Deloitte were the endless opportunities and the collective experience of other like-minded individuals. Deloitte's clients include many of the world's largest organisations; I wanted to be part of a team that made a difference that I could be proud of."


Dan, Technology & Transformation "

Our hybrid working policy

You'll be based in one of our UK offices with hybrid working.


At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role

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Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.


We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered