Cyber M&A Diligence Manager

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RSM is seeking a Cyber Diligence Manager to join Deal Services (DS) practice. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established, nationally award-winning practice that is experiencing exceptional growth.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver on complex client cybersecurity diligence engagements with the ability to analyze/assess vulnerabilities in infrastructure and application security (software/hardware/networks)
• Investigate available tools and counter-measures to remedy detected vulnerabilities and recommend solutions and best practices to clients
• Ability to work as a team member servicing Private Equity (PE) and Corporate Strategic buyers and demonstrate the ability to communicate with high-level counterparts (CTO’s CIO’s, CISOs, and technology operating partners)
• Deliver quality technology planning and strategy in complex transitions with timely and responsive services and work products that meet and/or exceed client expectations

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field is required
• 6+ years of experience in Information Security or similar
• Experience serving in the Private Equity or M&A fields
• Ability to assess IT security issues and opportunities in detail
• Understanding of SaaS & Software security
• Experience across a wide spectrum of IT security and understanding of best practice standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001/2 and NIST 800 Security Publications required; specifically, the NIST Cyber Security Framework.
• Understanding of network and system security and practices across all major-computing areas (mainframe, client/server, PC/LAN, telephony) and Internet related technology.
• Experience in understanding WAF, IAM, and email security.
• Experience with building out/leveraging AI to drive efficiency in the due diligence process (MS Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude…etc.)
• Must be willing to travel (30%)
• Knowledge of Privacy and Payment Card Industry (PCI), CMMC (Gov’t contracting), HIPAA (Healthcare) and GDPR a plus

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

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RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

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At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.