Senior Director, Cybersecurity l Forensic & Litigation Consulting

FTI Consulting•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

We are involved in complex, global and high-profile litigation, arbitration and investigations combining end-to-end risk advisory, investigative and disputes expertise to deliver holistic solutions for our clients. More specifically, we are looking for technical cybersecurity experts with experience in all or some of the following: intelligence collection, incident response, insider threat analysis, network operations, emerging cyber policy, security operations (malware analysis, specialized cloud expertise, forensic experts, penetration testing, and application testing). With offices worldwide, we are able to uncover and analyze critical information wherever a need exists—no matter how intricate the investigation may be.

Requirements

8+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience, with significant time spent conducting penetration testing, red teaming, or offensive security assessments
Demonstrated experience identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in networks, applications, cloud environments, or enterprise infrastructure
Ability to clearly communicate technical findings in written reports and client briefings
Experience working in consulting, security testing firms, internal red teams, or similar environments supporting complex technical engagements
Strong understanding of attacker methodologies, tools, and tactics used in real-world intrusions
This role requires travel to clients and FTI Consulting offices

Responsibilities

Conduct penetration testing and offensive security assessments across networks, applications, cloud platforms, and enterprise environments
Identify vulnerabilities, simulate real-world attack scenarios, and clearly document technical findings, risk implications, and remediation recommendations
Perform cybersecurity engagements in a fast-paced, deadline-sensitive environment, summarizing results accurately and concisely in written reports for a sophisticated client base consisting of top-tier law firms, financial institutions, and corporations
Provide technical expertise in support of complex investigations, litigation, and incident response engagements where exploitation techniques or security weaknesses are at issue
Manage and mentor consultants on technical engagements and collaborate with investigative researchers and cybersecurity specialists
Deliver clear oral briefings to clients, explaining technical risks and practical mitigation strategies
Help develop strategies to expand the firm’s offensive security capabilities and improve the efficiency and consistency of penetration testing methodologies
Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, threat actor techniques, tools, and emerging attack methodologies
Contribute to the development of new testing frameworks, playbooks, and methodologies that enhance the firm’s cybersecurity assessment capabilities

Benefits

Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential
Full package of benefits plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off and holidays
Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
Potential for flexible work arrangements
Generous paid parental leave with available planning tools, virtual expert coaching services and flex return support
Family care benefits, including back-up child/elder care
Employee wellness platform
Employee recognition programs
Paid time off for volunteering in your community
Corporate matching for charitable donations most important to you
Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work
Professional development and certification programs
Free in-office snacks and drinks
Free smartphone and cellular plan (if applicable)
FTI Perks & Discounts at retailers and businesses
Upscale offices close to public transportation