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Cyber Risk Specialist - Risk & Resilience

McKinsey & Company

Location

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 2025

Job 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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