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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Consultant, Cybersecurity - **Company:** Capco - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $154,000.0 - $192,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Information Technology Consulting, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft PowerPoint, Systems Development Life Cycle, Secure Coding, Software Vulnerability Management, Cloud Platform System, Cyber Threat Analysis, Information Technology, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/capco/jobs/8224412 ## About the Role * 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, technology risk, information security, or cyber advisory roles. * Experience working within a management consulting or technology consulting environment. * Deep knowledge of industry frameworks and standards, including NIST, ISO 27001, FFIEC, CIS, and other relevant regulatory and cybersecurity frameworks. * Experience across multiple cybersecurity domains, including Operational Resilience, Data Security, Identity & Access Management, Cloud Security, Digital Trust, Threat & Vulnerability Management, Security Governance, or Cyber Risk Management. * Knowledge of AI and GenAI governance, AI risk management, model security, responsible AI principles, and emerging regulatory considerations associated with AI adoption. * Proven experience conducting cyber risk assessments, control evaluations, maturity assessments, and strategic cybersecurity transformation initiatives. * Ability to communicate complex cybersecurity, technology, and AI-related risks to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership. * Understanding of security engineering principles and secure development practices across the system development lifecycle. * Experience leading projects independently, managing client relationships, developing proposals, and designing cybersecurity solutions. * Strong storytelling, presentation, and communication skills with advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel. * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. ## Description As a Principal Consultant within our Cyber Advisory Practice, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, leading complex cybersecurity and technology risk engagements across the Financial Services sector. You will be responsible for helping clients define and execute cybersecurity strategies, strengthen governance programs, manage enterprise risk, and address emerging challenges related to digital transformation, cloud adoption, and artificial intelligence. You will lead consulting teams, oversee delivery across multiple workstreams, contribute to business development initiatives, and play a key role in shaping the continued growth of Capco's Cybersecurity Practice. What You'll Get to Do * Lead cybersecurity, technology risk, and AI governance engagements for global financial institutions, helping clients identify, assess, and mitigate cyber and emerging technology risks. * Perform assessments of platforms, applications, cloud environments, AI-enabled solutions, and third-party services to identify risks related to data protection, model security, unauthorized access, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience. * Design and implement cybersecurity strategies, governance frameworks, policies, standards, and controls that align business objectives with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements. * Lead client workshops, executive presentations, and strategic advisory engagements while managing consulting teams and project delivery across multiple initiatives. * Develop thought leadership, reference architectures, security automation capabilities, AI risk management frameworks, white papers, and market-facing intellectual property that enhances Capco's cybersecurity and AI advisory offerings. ## Related Videos - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [How to Cause (or Prevent) a Massive Data Breach- Secure Coding and IDOR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/39-how-to-cause-or-prevent-a-massive-data-breach-secure-coding-and-idor) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [How to govern Vibe Coding for the Enterprise](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100290-how-to-govern-vibe-coding-for-the-enterprise) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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