💼 About This Role

You'll lead cybersecurity advisory engagements across the PE/VC investment lifecycle, from pre-deal due diligence to post-close integration and exit readiness. You'll work directly with deal teams and portfolio company executives to design scalable operating models and deliver security outcomes tied to value creation. This role blends hands-on delivery, executive communication, and practice leadership in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Lead pre-acquisition cybersecurity due diligence for buy-side and sell-side transactions.
• Design and operationalize cybersecurity governance models for portfolio companies.
• Develop investment-grade cybersecurity roadmaps tied to value-creation timelines.
• Advise on cybersecurity integration and separation activities for M&A transactions.

📋 Requirements

• Eight plus years in cybersecurity consulting with direct PE/VC industry experience.
• Demonstrated expertise across PE/VC cybersecurity advisory lifecycle (due diligence, 100-day planning, integration/carve-out).
• Experience implementing NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, CIS Controls frameworks.
• Experience performing M&A cybersecurity due diligence and rapid maturity uplift.

✨ Nice to Have

• Certifications: CISM, CISSP, CRISC, CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Lead Auditor.
• Direct experience working within a private equity or venture capital firm.
• Exposure to incident readiness, tabletop exercises, and crisis management.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 💰 Competitive base salary plus performance bonus
• 🏖️ Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 🏥 Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 📈 401(k) with company match
• 📚 Professional development and certification support

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Recruiter Screen· 30 min
2. 2Hiring Manager Interview· 60 min
3. 3Technical/Panel Interview· 60 min