Cybersecurity – Director, Compliance and Assessments

What to expect when you join the Sikich family

Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and diverse group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.

Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon!

Are you ready to grow with us?

Position Summary

The Cybersecurity Compliance and Assessments Director will lead Sikich’s Cybersecurity Compliance and Assessments team within the Risk Practice. This senior leadership role will oversee a portfolio of compliance and security framework engagements, mentor and develop team members, and partner with clients to strengthen their cybersecurity risk management and regulatory posture. The Director will provide strategic guidance, deliver high-quality client service, and drive growth in compliance-related services across industries.

A critical component of this role is sales and business development. The Director will be expected to actively identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities, leveraging Sikich’s reputation and expertise to expand our cybersecurity practice. Success will be measured not only by delivery excellence and team development, but also by the ability to grow revenue, develop client relationships, and expand the team’s market presence.

What will you do in this role?

• Lead and manage the Cybersecurity Compliance and Assessments team, including project oversight, talent development, and strategic direction.
• Oversee client engagements focused on cybersecurity compliance frameworks, including NIST CSF, NIST 800-171/800-53, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 9001, PCI-DSS, CMMC, and FedRAMP.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) initiatives for client executives.
• Provide leadership on compliance readiness assessments, gap analyses, program development, and remediation strategies.
• Deliver clear, organized reports and recommendations to clients, including executive-level and board-level presentations.
• Drive sales growth for the Cybersecurity team by building relationships with new and existing clients, presenting Sikich’s capabilities, developing proposals, and closing engagements.
• Partner with Sikich business development and marketing teams to expand market presence and represent Sikich at industry events.
• Collaborate with other Risk Practice leaders to expand Sikich’s cybersecurity service offerings and thought leadership.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture that prioritizes mentorship, professional growth, and team collaboration.
• Stay current on emerging regulations, compliance frameworks, and industry best practices.

What do you need to succeed in this role?

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, or compliance; with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role.
• Working knowledge of key cybersecurity frameworks and regulations (NIST CSF, NIST 800-171/800-53, ISO 27001/27701/9001, PCI-DSS, CMMC, FedRAMP).
• Proven ability to develop and close new business opportunities in a consulting or professional services environment.
• Demonstrated success leading compliance or GRC engagements for clients in diverse industries.
• Strong executive presence, with proven ability to communicate complex issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent project management skills, with experience managing multiple concurrent engagements.
• Proven ability to build trust and strong relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organization, fostering alignment between business, IT, and compliance functions.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing and motivating high-performing teams, including the ability to quickly establish credibility, inspire confidence, and drive engagement among team members.

Preferred Skills:

• Master’s degree or MBA.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or CCP/CCA (CMMC).
• Experience in highly regulated industries such as government contracting, healthcare, or financial services.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to business development, practice growth, and thought leadership initiatives.

In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows:

• Servant Leader – You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture.
• Solutions Focused – You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions.
• Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
• Instills Trust - You do what you say, and you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible.
• Impact & Influence Thinking – You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives.

 About Sikich

Sikich is a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. With employees across the globe, Sikich ranks as one of the largest professional services companies in the United States. Our comprehensive skillsets, obtained over decades of experience as entrepreneurs, business owners and industry innovators, allow us to provide insights and transformative strategies to help strengthen every dimension of our clients’ businesses.

Sikich Total Rewards

Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members’ health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the base salary range for this role is $225,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, commission, and geographic location. 

Some examples of our many benefits:

• Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization.
• Sikich will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits. 
• Sikich offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.

We also offer:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
• HSA employer contribution
• Nine (9) paid holidays annually.
• A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster      children.
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Client referral bonus program
• Pet insurance
• FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.

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Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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