Cyber M&A Diligence Manager

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RSM is seeking a Cyber Diligence Manager to join Deal Services (DS) practice. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established nationally award-winning practice that is experiencing exceptional growth.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver on complex client cybersecurity diligence engagements with the ability to analyze/assess vulnerabilities in infrastructure and application security (software/hardware/networks)
• Investigate available tools and counter-measures to remedy detected vulnerabilities and recommend solutions and best practices to clients
• Ability to work as a team member servicing Private Equity (PE) and Corporate Strategic buyers and demonstrate the ability to communicate with high-level counterparts (CTOs CIOs CISOs and technology operating partners)
• Deliver quality technology planning and strategy in complex transitions with timely and responsive services and work products that meet and/or exceed client expectations

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in related field is required
• 6 years of experience in Information Security or similar
• Experience serving in the Private Equity or M&A fields
• Ability to assess IT security issues and opportunities in detail
• Understanding of SaaS & Software security
• Experience across a wide spectrum of IT security and understanding of best practice standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001/2 and NIST 800 Security Publications required; specifically the NIST Cyber Security Framework.
• Understanding of network and system security and practices across all major-computing areas (mainframe client/server PC/LAN telephony) and Internet related technology.
• Experience in understanding WAF IAM and email security.
• Experience with building out/leveraging AI to drive efficiency in the due diligence process (MS Copilot ChatGPT Claudeetc.)
• Must be willing to travel (30%)
• Knowledge of Privacy and Payment Card Industry (PCI) CMMC (Govt contracting) HIPAA (Healthcare) and GDPR a plus

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