Senior Level Cybersecurity Lead Jobs
Senior level cybersecurity lead jobs put experienced security professionals in charge of program direction, risk ownership, and the engineering teams executing on defense strategy across complex environments. Openings concentrate across Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Banking & Financial Services, with employers like Boston Consulting, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Astrion hiring at this level now.
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Cybersecurity Technology Manager
Background: The Cyber Security Team is part of our Protect Pillar in Systems. The Protect Pillar is a unique BBH-construct designed for clear, centralized and coordinated accountability: to protect against physical and logical security risks; to safeguard stakeholder assets; and to detect, prepare for, and respond effectively to security events. To that end, the Protect Pillar encompasses the following areas:
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
- Cybersecurity;
- Enterprise Data Protection and Data Governance;
- Global Security; and
- Information Security Management (“ISM”).
Given that technology is an integral component of the Pillar’s control measures and a key asset to safeguard, the Protect Pillar sits within BBH’s Systems organization.
Role: Reporting to the Head of Cybersecurity within the Cybersecurity Team, we are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Technology Manager to join our team. The role will provide oversight across cloud security, application security, cyber technology governance, control deviations, remediation tracking, and senior management reporting. Responsibilities will include:
- Cloud Security Oversight: Partner with Infrastructure, Configuration Management, Engineering, and Architecture teams to assess, oversee, and drive remediation of security configurations across Azure, Entra, and related technologies.
- Application Security Oversight: Partner with Systems stakeholders to review application configurations, support onboarding of new applications including those with agentic AI capabilities, and validate alignment with security standards for entitlements, authentication, and related control requirements.
- Cyber Technology Oversight: Collaborate with Cybersecurity colleagues, platform owners, and application owners to review segmentation, authentication, security exceptions, configuration deviations, red team findings, and vulnerability remediation activity, ensuring new technologies align with security standards before onboarding.
- Policy and Control Deviations: Review and approve policy and control deviations, ensuring decisions are appropriately documented and aligned with organizational security standards.
- Communication and Reporting: Provide clear and timely updates to senior management on remediation progress, application assessments, emerging risks, and escalation items.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years of cybersecurity experience, preferably within financial services, with a strong understanding of current cybersecurity threats and trends.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, regulations, and industry practices, including NIST, ISO, NYDFS Part 500, and DORA.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret cybersecurity controls and evaluate alignment with organizational standards.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear executive-level updates and documentation.
- Technical proficiency across IT systems, infrastructure, cloud platforms, and business applications.
- Ability to prioritize effectively, manage competing deadlines, and coordinate multiple security-related activities simultaneously.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills, with experience developing executive-level reporting materials and risk summaries.
Salary Range
$160,000 - $220,000 base salary + annual target bonus
BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being.
We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.
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Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.
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Senior Level Cybersecurity Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level cybersecurity lead job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned security programs end-to-end, not just contributed to them. Demonstrable experience leading incident response, architecting zero-trust frameworks, or driving compliance initiatives across an organization carries more weight than certifications alone. Candidates who can speak to business risk in executive terms and mentor junior engineers consistently stand out in competitive pools.
Which companies hire senior level cybersecurity leads?
Companies hiring senior level cybersecurity leads right now include Boston Consulting, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Astrion, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers large enterprises managing complex regulatory environments and mid-size technology firms scaling security operations ahead of growth.
Are there remote senior level cybersecurity lead jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and security clearance requirements. About 28% of senior level cybersecurity lead openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting broad adoption of distributed security teams. Roles tied to classified environments or hands-on infrastructure tend to require on-site presence, while program leadership and governance-focused positions are more commonly offered remotely.
What makes a cybersecurity lead role senior level?
Senior level cybersecurity lead roles are defined by ownership rather than execution. Professionals at this stage set security strategy, make architectural decisions with organization-wide impact, and are accountable for outcomes across entire programs or domains. They are also expected to mentor mid-level engineers, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and translate technical risk into business terms for leadership.
Which industries hire the most senior level cybersecurity leads?
Senior Level cybersecurity lead roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors share high regulatory exposure, complex data environments, and growing pressure to demonstrate mature security posture, all of which drive sustained demand for senior leadership in cybersecurity.