JobsCyber Risk Specialist - Risk & Resilience
Cyber Risk Specialist - Risk & Resilience
McKinsey & CompanyCyber Risk Specialist - Risk & Resilience
McKinsey & CompanyLocation
New York City, NY, Washington, DC
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/8/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
Approval 97.9%·Filings 747·New hires 303·
💎 Strong Sponsor
·FY 2025Job description
In this role, you will work with client-based teams to establish cyber resiliency and implement enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategies. You will assess risks, secure digital transformations, and build long-term cyber capabilities for clients. The position is part of a global Risk & Resilience practice, focusing on delivering end-to-end cybersecurity solutions. You will thrive in a high-performance culture, contributing innovative ideas while receiving mentorship and development opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a business degree with specialization in technology management; a graduate degree is a plus.
- 4+ years of cybersecurity experience in corporate and/or professional services.
- Excellent organizational capabilities, including the ability to initiate tasks independently and see them through to completion.
- Proficient in rational decision making based on data, facts, and logical reasoning.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English, with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels.
Responsibilities
- Help clients establish a comprehensive cyber strategy covering risk, business, and cultural dimensions.
- Assess risk and resilience and secure digital transformations.
- Establish crisis response and preparedness for clients.
- Gather and analyze information, formulate and test hypotheses, and develop recommendations for client presentations.
- Create work product-focused materials, including PowerPoint decks and Excel models.
Benefits
- Employees at McKinsey are often offered a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription benefits, mental-health resources, expert medical opinions, and travel emergency protection. Financial benefits typically include retirement contributions and savings plans, life/accident/disability insurance, tax-advantaged accounts, and financial coaching. Many roles also feature generous paid time off (including volunteering days), flexible/hybrid work options, family care support (parental leave, fertility/adoption/surrogacy assistance, backup care), tuition reimbursement, transportation benefits, discounts, and matching gifts.
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