The Role

At Teneo, we provide expert cyber security strategy, risk and response advisory within a multi-disciplinary environment, working closely with our strategy and communications, risk advisory and restructuring teams across a globally connected platform.

We are seeking highly experienced Cyber Response Directors to join our growing global cyber team. This role is suited to a senior cyber security professional with deep expertise in cyber response and recovery, including advising organisations on remediation and longer-term post-incident transformation. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, supporting clients through complex and high-stakes situations.

Key Responsibilities

As a Director, you will lead client engagements, manage teams across jurisdictions, contribute to business development and collaborate closely with senior stakeholders internally and externally. You will also play a key role in shaping the growth of our global cyber security team and mentoring emerging talent.

• Bring recognised expertise in cyber response and recovery, shaping strategy and guiding decision-making in fast moving, high stakes situations
• Drive complex cyber response engagements from end-to-end, coordinating technical, crisis and recovery teams to deliver outcomes
• Advise senior stakeholders during critical incidents, providing clear direction and supporting effective recovery
• Build and grow a high-performing team, creating an environment that empowers people, encourages initiative and supports an entrepreneurial mindset

Key Skills & Experience

You will have a strong track record of winning and delivering complex, multidisciplinary engagements across cyber response, recovery and crisis preparedness. The role requires established relationships at both C-suite and senior technical levels, alongside a strong understanding of the technologies and tools underpinning cyber response and forensics, delivered in partnership with specialist technology providers.

• Extensive experience in cyber security and incident response, with a track record of managing complex incidents and recovery efforts across multiple jurisdictions and environments
• Recognised for a defined area of expertise within cyber response and recovery, bringing a clear perspective that shapes delivery and client outcomes
• Strong credibility with senior stakeholders, including clients, legal counsel, regulators and boards, with the ability to communicate clearly in sensitive situations
• A proven leader who builds and develops teams, with experience growing capability, encouraging initiative and creating an environment where people and ideas can thrive

About Teneo

Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future.

Drawing upon our global team and expansive network of senior advisors, we provide advisory services across our five business segments on a stand-alone or fully integrated basis to help our clients solve complex business challenges. Our clients include a significant number of the Fortune 100 and FTSE 100, as well as other corporations, financial institutions, and organizations.

Our full range of advisory services includes strategic communications, investor relations, financial transactions and restructuring, management consulting, physical and cyber risk, organizational design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance, ESG and DE&I. The firm has more than 1,600 employees located in 40+ offices around the world.