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title: 'Senior Manager/ Director – Cybersecurity Transformation & AI Security at Tevora'
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# Senior Manager/ Director – Cybersecurity Transformation & AI Security at Tevora

- **Company:** Tevora
- **Location:** Irvine, CA
- **Compensation:** $168k–$205k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-07-22
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/tevora/16d13cd0-e37e-4b04-90e6-d1c00815e76e

## Job description

Senior Manager/ Director – Cybersecurity Transformation & AI Security at Tevora Irvine, CA, or Fairfax, VA

If you haven't heard of Tevora, it's because we've done our job!

Tevora is a tight-knit community of professionals with a shared passion for our craft. Every day, we combine in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity, technology, and compliance to help create more secure digital environments. To Tevorans, every problem is a puzzle in need of solving. We strongly believe that if we put smart, driven people in a room together, they will accomplish great things. We maintain a supportive culture that celebrates continuous learning, diverse perspectives, and sharing the wins. That's why we have our eyes on you.

What's the role?

As organizations adopt AI technologies and next-generation security platforms, many are rethinking how their cybersecurity programs operate. Tevora is expanding its advisory capabilities to help enterprises modernize their security programs through automation, AI-enabled capabilities, and modern operating models.

We are seeking a senior consulting leader to help grow our Cybersecurity Transformation practice, working with large enterprise organizations on multi-year security transformation initiatives.

The Managing Director of Cybersecurity Transformation works directly with CISOs and executive leadership to design and lead enterprise cybersecurity transformation programs.

This role focuses on helping organizations modernize their security capabilities through: cybersecurity operating model transformation AI-enabled security automation SOC modernization and next-generation security operations enterprise cybersecurity roadmaps AI governance and risk management

The ideal candidate has experience at a top consulting firm and a track record of selling and delivering large transformation engagements.

A day in the life could include: Cybersecurity Transformation

- Lead enterprise cybersecurity transformation initiatives
- Design target-state security operating models
- Develop multi-year cybersecurity roadmaps aligned with business strategy

AI & Security Automation

- Advise organizations on leveraging AI and automation within security programs
- Define strategies for AI-assisted security operations and automated response

Security Operations Modernization

- Guide organizations in modernizing detection and response capabilities
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and platform consolidation

Client Leadership

- Build trusted relationships with CISOs and executive stakeholders
- Lead proposals and shape complex consulting engagements

Practice Leadership

- Lead consulting teams delivering transformation programs
- Contribute to the growth of Tevora’s cybersecurity advisory capabilities

Necessary skills and qualifications:

- 12+ years of cybersecurity consulting or enterprise security leadership experience
- Background at a top consulting firm (Big Four, Accenture, or similar)
- Proven ability to sell, develop, and deliver enterprise cybersecurity transformation programs, including roadmaps and operating models.
- Familiarity with security automation, SOC modernization, and emerging AI security risks
- Executive presence and experience working with C-suite stakeholders

Additional requirements:

- Eligibility to work in the United States.

We've got you covered!

- Comprehensive benefits offering
- Group Medical, Dental, and Vision, Life insurance, and FSA options
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401K with Company discretionary match
- Vibrant work culture

EEOC Statement Tevora is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

## About Tevora

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Tevora is a specialized management consultancy focused on cybersecurity, risk, and compliance services, primarily supporting Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs).
- **Entity Type**: Private (funding stage not disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Irvine, California, United States (additional office in Fairfax, Virginia)
- **Founded**: 2003
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance consulting
- Target customers: B2B – mid-market to enterprise organizations, with a focus on CISOs and security leaders
- Mission statement: “We are a cybersecurity and compliance consultancy focused on supporting the Chief Information Security Officer. Our sole objective is to help keep your organization compliant, and your brand safe.” [tevora.com/about](https://www.tevora.com/about/)

## Products & Services
Tevora offers a suite of consulting services rather than standalone products. Major service lines include:

- **AI Security & Compliance**: Helping clients navigate new AI-related compliance frameworks and associated security challenges. [tevora.com](https://www.tevora.com/)
- **Compliance Assessments & Automation**: Streamlining compliance processes across multiple frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS) to reduce internal burden.
- **Threat Management & Response**: Proactive penetration testing, social engineering, and incident response services to identify and remediate vulnerabilities. [tevora.com](https://www.tevora.com/)
- **Technology Consulting & Implementation**: Vendor-agnostic guidance to select and deploy the best-fit security tools across hundreds of solutions.
- **Risk & Strategic Services**: Enterprise risk management, third-party risk management, business continuity/disaster recovery exercises, and executive-level CISO support. [tevora.com](https://www.tevora.com/)
- **CISO Support**: Flexible Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) support, DevSecOps assistance, and fractional CISO services to supplement internal teams. [tevora.com/about](https://www.tevora.com/about/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Over 2,000 clients served and 10,000+ audits performed, with 20+ years of experience supporting CISOs. [tevora.com](https://www.tevora.com/)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available
- **Growth Signals**: Maintains a hybrid workforce with offices in Irvine, CA and Fairfax, VA; employs 189 people (as of latest Built In profile). The company emphasizes continuous growth and has a structured Consultant Development Program (CDP) internship for aspiring cybersecurity professionals. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/tevora)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Vendor-agnostic stance**: Tevora takes a neutral approach to technology selection, helping clients find the best solution without bias. [tevora.com](https://www.tevora.com/)
- **CISO-centric focus**: Entire practice is built around supporting the Chief Information Security Officer, offering both strategic and hands-on expertise.
- **Full-service security & compliance**: Covers the entire lifecycle from assessment to implementation to ongoing management, including emerging areas like AI security.
- **Veteran owned**: The company values military experience and is veteran-owned, contributing to a disciplined, mission-driven culture. [tevora.com/careers](https://www.tevora.com/careers/)

## Strategic Focus
- **AI-driven security & compliance**: Actively pioneering security programs that account for new AI-related compliance frameworks and threat vectors. [tevora.com](https://www.tevora.com/)
- **Continuous compliance**: Moving beyond one-time assessments to help clients achieve and maintain continuous compliance through automation and ongoing support.
- **Talent development**: Investing in the Consultant Development Program and professional development to build a pipeline of expert cybersecurity consultants. [tevora.com/careers](https://www.tevora.com/careers/)

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as a team of “A players” with mutual support, trust, and a passion for client success. Emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. [tevora.com/careers](https://www.tevora.com/careers/)
- **Work model**: Hybrid – employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work. Offices in Irvine, CA and Fairfax, VA. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/tevora)
- **Benefits**: 401k matching, health/vision/dental insurance, vacation and paid time off, company equity. [tevora.com/careers](https://www.tevora.com/careers/)
- **Professional development**: Structured Consultant Development Program (10‑week internship for students/recent graduates), training resources, and career growth support. [tevora.com/careers](https://www.tevora.com/careers/)
- **Veteran & diversity focus**: Veteran-owned with an active commitment to creating an inclusive environment where every human being can thrive. [tevora.com/careers](https://www.tevora.com/careers/)

## Sources
1. [tevora.com/careers](https://www.tevora.com/careers/)
2. [tevora.com](https://www.tevora.com/)
3. [tevora.com/about](https://www.tevora.com/about/)
4. [jobs.lever.co/tevora](https://jobs.lever.co/tevora)
5. [builtin.com/company/tevora](https://builtin.com/company/tevora)

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