Security Principal - Market Growth and Client Leadership

Credera is a global consulting firm that combines transformational consulting capabilities, deep industry knowledge, AI and technology expertise to deliver valuable customer experiences and accelerated growth across various industries. We continuously evolve our services to meet the needs of future organizations and reflect modern best practices. Our unique global approach provides tailored solutions, transforming the most influential brands and organizations worldwide. 

Our employees, the lifeblood of our company, are passionate about making an extraordinary impact on our clients, colleagues, and communities. This passion drives how we spend our time, resources, and talents. Our commitment to our people and work has been recognized globally. Please visit our employer awards page: https://www.credera.com/awards-and-recognition. 

We are seeking an accomplished Principal in Security to drive both the design and execution of advanced security solutions and the growth of our presence in the market. This role is ideal for a highly certified, technically adept, and business-savvy security leader who thrives at the intersection of solution innovation, stakeholder influence, and market generation across industries such as finance, healthcare, technology, critical infrastructure, and the public sector.  Public sector experience is highly preferred. 

This is a unique opportunity for a security leader who thrives on market impact, stakeholder engagement, and technical excellence. If you are ready to shape the future of security for our clients and our business, we encourage you to apply. 

Key Responsibilities 

Market Generation & Business Development 

• Collaborate with account teams and leadership to shape go-to-market strategies and drive demand generation for security offerings.
• Support pre-sales activities: scope security solutions, contribute to proposals, and deliver compelling presentations that resonate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactively engage with clients and prospects to understand needs, position security as a business enabler, and translate technical risk into business value. 

Stakeholder Advisory & Enablement 

• Advise executives, business leaders, and technical teams on security requirements, risk posture, and mitigation strategies in clear, business-relevant language.
• Build strong relationships with account leaders and clients; coach internal teams on communicating the value of security and privacy solutions.
• Evangelize security best practices, emerging trends, and innovative solutions both internally and externally. 

Solution Leadership & Delivery 

• Lead end-to-end security architecture, risk management, and compliance initiatives, including full lifecycle projects (NIST RMF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, etc.).
• Design and oversee the implementation of security controls for on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Develop and execute security strategies, policies, and test plans to ensure regulatory and contractual compliance.
• Utilize automated GRC and security management platforms (e.g., eMASS, Xacta, ServiceNow, Archer) to streamline evidence collection and reporting.
• Map security solutions and team activities to the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework as appropriate. 

Practice Leadership 

• Mentor and guide junior security professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
• Champion the integration of security thinking across the business and support cross-functional initiatives.
• Stay current with evolving regulatory requirements, emerging threats, and security technologies to proactively advise clients and internal stakeholders. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience, including hands-on