Director - Tech Consulting - Cybersecurity Ernst & Young AE

Define and drive the vision, strategy, and growth plan for the Red Team and Offensive Security practice across the region.

Lead high-impact client engagements, including red team, purple team, adversarial simulation, and advanced penetration testing.

Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite and board-level executives, translating complex offensive security risks into business-relevant strategies.

Develop go-to-market strategies, build long-term client relationships, and drive significant business growth and revenue.

Oversee technical excellence in delivery, including adversary tradecraft, C2 infrastructure, malware development, and EDR/AV evasion.

Ensure alignment with local regulatory frameworks (e.g., NCA ECC/DCC, ISO, PCI DSS) and global best practices (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond Model).

Accountable for assigned accounts, client relationship management, account growth, revenue, timely project execution, invoice collection, and maintain margins etc.

Represent the firm as a thought leader at conferences and industry forums.

Mentor and grow a world-class team of offensive security professionals, from consultants to senior managers.

Collaborate with cross-functional practices (e.g., Threat Intelligence, SOC, Cloud Security, Defensive Security) to deliver integrated cyber resilience solutions.

Skills and attributes for success

• Visionary leadership with the ability to scale and globalize an offensive security practice.
• Strong business acumen with proven P&L ownership, pipeline management, and sales execution.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills; able to engage both technical and executive stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of adversary simulation methodologies, attacker TTPs, and threat modeling frameworks.
• Ability to inspire, mentor, and retain high-performing cybersecurity talent.
• Innovative mindset with passion for R&D, automation, and scaling red team operations.