Cyber risk management and security assessments. * Design and implementation of enterprise cybersecurity programs. * Security architecture and secure system development lifecycle (SDLC) integration.
Cyber risk management and security assessments. * Design and implementation of enterprise cybersecurity programs. * Security architecture and secure system development lifecycle (SDLC) integration.
Cyber Security Specialist
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
You will manage relationships with Security Operation Center providers and implement security ... Access to our Wellness Hub and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing holistic support for ...
Cyber Security Specialist
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
You will manage relationships with Security Operation Center providers and implement security ... Access to our Wellness Hub and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing holistic support for ...
Cybersecurity Engineer - PAM (Hybrid)
Hopkins, MN · Hybrid
$80K - $131K/yr
As a Cybersecurity Engineer with American Family Insurance, you will primarily be responsible for ... Management) solutions. You will also develop a framework, roadmap, and program optimization.
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Cybersecurity Engineer - PAM (Hybrid)
Hopkins, MN · Hybrid
$80K - $131K/yr
As a Cybersecurity Engineer with American Family Insurance, you will primarily be responsible for ... Management) solutions. You will also develop a framework, roadmap, and program optimization.
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Cyber Security Specialist
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
You will manage relationships with Security Operation Center providers and implement security ... Access to our Wellness Hub and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing holistic support for ...
Cyber Security Specialist
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
You will manage relationships with Security Operation Center providers and implement security ... Access to our Wellness Hub and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing holistic support for ...
Title: Cybersecurity Specialist - Onsite Mandatory skills: security analytics, security data ... Program or project management experience Experience working in global or multi-regional ...
Title: Cybersecurity Specialist - Onsite Mandatory skills: security analytics, security data ... Program or project management experience Experience working in global or multi-regional ...
Lead Cybersecurity Specialist
Minneapolis, MN · Remote
$125K - $165K/yr
The Lead Cybersecurity Specialist within the Legence IT Security organization will be responsible ... Evolve the organization's security risk management program. * Conduct risk assessments, threat ...
Lead Cybersecurity Specialist
Minneapolis, MN · Remote
$125K - $165K/yr
The Lead Cybersecurity Specialist within the Legence IT Security organization will be responsible ... Evolve the organization's security risk management program. * Conduct risk assessments, threat ...
Lead Cybersecurity Specialist
Minneapolis, MN · Remote
$125K - $165K/yr
The Lead Cybersecurity Specialist within the Legence IT Security organization will be responsible ... Evolve the organization's security risk management program. * Conduct risk assessments, threat ...
Lead Cybersecurity Specialist
Minneapolis, MN · Remote
$125K - $165K/yr
The Lead Cybersecurity Specialist within the Legence IT Security organization will be responsible ... Evolve the organization's security risk management program. * Conduct risk assessments, threat ...
The Lead Cybersecurity Specialist within the Legence IT Security organization will be responsible ... Evolve the organization's security risk management program. * Conduct risk assessments, threat ...
The Lead Cybersecurity Specialist within the Legence IT Security organization will be responsible ... Evolve the organization's security risk management program. * Conduct risk assessments, threat ...
Lead Cybersecurity Specialist
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$125K - $165K/yr
The Lead Cybersecurity Specialist within the Legence IT Security organization will be responsible ... Evolve the organization's security risk management program. * Conduct risk assessments, threat ...
Lead Cybersecurity Specialist
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$125K - $165K/yr
The Lead Cybersecurity Specialist within the Legence IT Security organization will be responsible ... Evolve the organization's security risk management program. * Conduct risk assessments, threat ...
Lead Cybersecurity Specialist
Minneapolis, MN · Remote
$125K - $165K/yr
The Lead Cybersecurity Specialist within the Legence IT Security organization will be responsible ... Evolve the organization's security risk management program. * Conduct risk assessments, threat ...
Lead Cybersecurity Specialist
Minneapolis, MN · Remote
$125K - $165K/yr
The Lead Cybersecurity Specialist within the Legence IT Security organization will be responsible ... Evolve the organization's security risk management program. * Conduct risk assessments, threat ...
Cybersecurity Engineer II
$126K - $208K/yr
As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for ... Support complex security controls across multiple tools and processes and manage the configuration ...
Cybersecurity Engineer II
$126K - $208K/yr
As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for ... Support complex security controls across multiple tools and processes and manage the configuration ...
Cybersecurity GRC Analyst
Edina, MN · On-site
$66K - $114K/yr
Western National is seeking a Cybersecurity GRC Analyst to join our team! The individual in this ... program by supporting regulatory compliance, managing third-party security risk, advancing security ...
Cybersecurity GRC Analyst
Edina, MN · On-site
$66K - $114K/yr
Western National is seeking a Cybersecurity GRC Analyst to join our team! The individual in this ... program by supporting regulatory compliance, managing third-party security risk, advancing security ...
Cybersecurity Shared Services Engineering Director
Maplewood, MN · On-site
$250K - $305K/yr
Own lifecycle management: selection, PoC, procurement, licensing optimization, versioning, hygiene ... Supporting Your Well-being 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life - both ...
Cybersecurity Shared Services Engineering Director
Maplewood, MN · On-site
$250K - $305K/yr
Own lifecycle management: selection, PoC, procurement, licensing optimization, versioning, hygiene ... Supporting Your Well-being 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life - both ...
Cybersecurity GRC Analyst
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$66K - $114K/yr
Western National is seeking a Cybersecurity GRC Analyst to join our team! The individual in this ... program by supporting regulatory compliance, managing third-party security risk, advancing security ...
Cybersecurity GRC Analyst
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$66K - $114K/yr
Western National is seeking a Cybersecurity GRC Analyst to join our team! The individual in this ... program by supporting regulatory compliance, managing third-party security risk, advancing security ...
Cybersecurity GRC Analyst
$66K - $114K/yr
Western National is seeking a Cybersecurity GRC Analyst to join our team! The individual in this ... program by supporting regulatory compliance, managing third-party security risk, advancing security ...
Cybersecurity GRC Analyst
$66K - $114K/yr
Western National is seeking a Cybersecurity GRC Analyst to join our team! The individual in this ... program by supporting regulatory compliance, managing third-party security risk, advancing security ...
Cybersecurity GRC Analyst
Edina, MN · On-site
$66K - $114K/yr
Western National is seeking a Cybersecurity GRC Analyst to join our team! The individual in this ... program by supporting regulatory compliance, managing third-party security risk, advancing security ...
Cybersecurity GRC Analyst
Edina, MN · On-site
$66K - $114K/yr
Western National is seeking a Cybersecurity GRC Analyst to join our team! The individual in this ... program by supporting regulatory compliance, managing third-party security risk, advancing security ...
Cybersecurity challenges are different for every business in every industry. Leveraging our global ... Own AI-specific threat surface management at programme scale: OWASP LLM Top 10 controls, prompt ...
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Cybersecurity challenges are different for every business in every industry. Leveraging our global ... Own AI-specific threat surface management at programme scale: OWASP LLM Top 10 controls, prompt ...
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Product Security Senior Analyst
Saint Paul, MN · On-site
$97K - $126K/yr
Support the advancement of the Company's cyber threat and vulnerability management program to ensure consistent identification, analysis, response, and monitoring of cyber security threats, events ...
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Product Security Senior Analyst
Saint Paul, MN · On-site
$97K - $126K/yr
Support the advancement of the Company's cyber threat and vulnerability management program to ensure consistent identification, analysis, response, and monitoring of cyber security threats, events ...
Cybersecurity Specialist - Cyber Data Services
Little Canada, MN · On-site
$50 - $55/hr
Cybersecurity Specialist - Cyber Data Services Contract Duration: 6 months, possible extension ... Program or project management experience * Experience working in global or multi-regional ...
Cybersecurity Specialist - Cyber Data Services
Little Canada, MN · On-site
$50 - $55/hr
Cybersecurity Specialist - Cyber Data Services Contract Duration: 6 months, possible extension ... Program or project management experience * Experience working in global or multi-regional ...
... management program. · Develop, maintain, and update associated playbooks, policies, standards, and procedural documentation. · Participate in cyber event response activities, including ...
... management program. · Develop, maintain, and update associated playbooks, policies, standards, and procedural documentation. · Participate in cyber event response activities, including ...
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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Cybersecurity Program Manager position, and why are they important?
To thrive as a Cybersecurity Program Manager, you need a solid background in information security, project management, and risk assessment, often supported by a bachelor’s degree in a related field and certifications like CISSP or PMP. Familiarity with security tools such as SIEM platforms, vulnerability assessment software, and frameworks like NIST or ISO 27001 is essential. Excellent leadership, cross-team communication, and problem-solving skills set top performers apart in this role. These competencies ensure that security initiatives are well-executed, risks are minimized, and organizational objectives are consistently met.
What does a cybersecurity program manager do?
What does a typical day look like for a Cybersecurity Program Manager?
A typical day for a Cybersecurity Program Manager involves overseeing multiple security projects, coordinating with IT and leadership teams, and ensuring that security policies are effectively implemented across the organization. You may spend time conducting risk assessments, tracking project milestones, reviewing compliance reports, and addressing any urgent security threats or incidents. Regular collaboration with technical staff, vendors, and business stakeholders is also a key part of the role. This position balances hands-on problem-solving with high-level strategic planning to protect the company's digital assets and data.
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What is a Cybersecurity Program Manager job?
A Cybersecurity Program Manager oversees an organization's cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring that security policies, frameworks, and projects align with business objectives. They coordinate teams, manage risks, and implement security controls to protect systems and data from cyber threats. Their role involves working with stakeholders, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading security awareness efforts. They also track key performance metrics and continuously improve security strategies to address evolving threats.
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Who We Are
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. Our success depends on a spirit of deep collaboration and a global community of diverse individuals determined to make the world and each other better every day.
BCG's Tech and Digital Advantage (TDA) practice focuses on helping clients deliver competitive advantage and business superior performance through data, technology and digital. BCG Platinion sits within the TDA practice and is at the heart of the strategic impact we have with our clients. Our consultants and experts globally work across all industries and provide deep experience and expertise in a wide variety of topics including Tech Advisory and Delivery, Architecture, Enterprise Solutions and Packaged Software, Cybersecurity, and Technology Risk Management. Our Tech Advisory and Delivery Chapter within BCG Platinion helps clients solve some of their most challenging problems through the development of superior IT concepts and tech solutions. The ideal candidate is both passionate as a consultant and technologist, and can bring their expertise to help develop customized, innovative client solutions.
At BCG, we bring together the right people to conquer complexity, drive material change, and initiate positive, long-term impact. Explore our BCG Culture and Values for more information.
About BCG Platinion
BCG Platinion's presence spans across the globe, with offices in Asia, Europe, and South and North America. We achieve digital excellence for clients with sustained solutions to the most complex and time-sensitive challenge. We guide clients into the future to push the status quo, overcome tech limitations, and enable our clients to go further in their digital journeys than what has ever been possible in the past. At BCG Platinion, we deliver business value through the innovative use of technology at a rapid pace. We roll up our sleeves to transform business, revolutionize approaches, satisfy customers, and change the game through Architecture, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Application and Risk functions. We balance vision with a pragmatic path to change transforming strategies into leading-edge tech platforms, at scale.
What You'll Do
Cybersecurity Consultants at BCG Platinion:
- Technical experts. They are critical thinkers and have extensive cybersecurity expertise that drives innovative solutions.
- Innovators. They understand and leverage cutting-edge cybersecurity approaches and tactics to create customized solutions for clients.
- Change agents. They know how to make change happen across an organization. They can align and onboard teams to implement new cybersecurity process and toolsets. They embrace complex challenges and guide an organization to optimize their cybersecurity practices.
- Collaborative. They are interdisciplinary team players who seek alignment and establish relationships ranging from cross-functional stakeholder groups to existing security teams.
You're Good At:
Client Leadership & Delivery
- Develop cybersecurity strategies, policies, processes, and operating models to protect clients' internal infrastructure and their customers.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, presenting strategic recommendations, training, and reporting to executive audiences.
- Lead multiple concurrent engagements, ensuring successful end-to-end delivery of complex, high-impact cybersecurity programs.
- Scope, structure, and oversee engagements across diverse client environments and stakeholder groups.
- Develop high-quality proposals, reports, and executive presentations.
Business Development
- Develop and lead client proposals end-to-end, bringing original thought leadership to each engagement - in addition to core responsibilities.
- Own the full proposal process - from concept to delivery - contributing original insights and thought leadership alongside standard role expectations.
- Shape and expand cybersecurity offerings and capabilities; contribute to building and scaling the practice.
- Recruit, mentor, and develop top talent to strengthen team capabilities and market differentiation.
Team Leadership & Development
- Mentorship, leading and offering guidance to other members of the team to develop talent, provide direction, and oversee output and projects.
- Management experience, leading team members through our career development process and providing timely and accurate performance feedback.
- Demonstrate a growth mindset and promote continuous learning across cybersecurity and adjacent technology domains.
What You'll Bring
- 8+ years of practical experience in cybersecurity consulting or project management (with teams of five persons or more) in a financial, healthcare, telecommunications, industrial or government organization.
- BS in mathematics, natural sciences, information technology, business management, or similar degree.
- 4+ years of experience managing projects and decision processes at large organizations.
- Hands-on experience with, or extensive knowledge of some of the following:
- Cybersecurity strategy, governance, and policy development.
- Cyber risk management and security assessments.
- Design and implementation of enterprise cybersecurity programs.
- Security architecture and secure system development lifecycle (SDLC) integration.
- AI platform security and emerging technology risk.
- Cloud, Big Data, and mobile security.
- Cyber supply chain and third-party risk management.
- Identity and access management (IAM).
- Continuous monitoring and vulnerability management.
- Incident response, penetration testing, SIEM, BCP, and DRP.
- Cybersecurity workforce development and awareness programs.
- Broad knowledge of cybersecurity technologies throughout organizational and acquisition lifecycle.
- Working knowledge of at least two different cybersecurity frameworks:
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
- C2M2
- NIST SP 800-53 and companion publications.
- ISO/IEC 27000 family of standards, etc.
- Cloud Security Alliance CCM.
- Knowledge and experience with cybersecurity regulatory environments.
- Business-fluent written and spoken English language skills.
- GenAI tool fluency (e.g., demonstrated use of GenAI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude) and validation of responses.
- Willingness to travel around the globe to work with clients and BCG teams. At times, this role involves significant travel to client sites. The amount of travel will depend on client needs and nature of projects.
Additional info
What We Offer:
At BCG, we care about our people, and offer best in class benefits to support you personally and professionally including:
- An opportunity to work organically across disciplines and across BCG, we offer a unified and unrivaled opportunity that combines strategic thinking with hands-on applications.
- A unique experience to work alongside a team of passionate and driven problem-solvers with a mission to deliver innovative and valuable digital solutions in a supportive environment.
For U.S. Applicants:
The base compensation for this role is $230,000 in USD.
In addition to your base salary, you will also be eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus and BCG's Profit Sharing and Retirement Fund (PSRF) contribution. BCG also provides a market leading benefits package described below.
At BCG, we are committed to offering a comprehensive benefit program that includes everything our employees and their families need to be well and live life to the fullest. We pay the full cost of medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees - and their eligible family members.* That's zero dollars in premiums taken from employee paychecks. All our plans provide best in class coverage:
- Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children.
- $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs.
- Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 (USD) in orthodontia benefits.
- Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually.
- Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities.
- Fully vested retirement contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not.
- Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and annual office closure between Christmas and New Years.
- Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement.
*Employees, spouses, and children are covered at no cost. Employees share in the cost of domestic partner coverage.
To learn more about our employee benefits please check our Benefits page.
Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
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Year founded
1963