Aprio

Manager, Cloud Security

Aprio Atlanta, GA Today
security
Work with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate for what's next. Aprio has 30 U.S. office locations, one in the Philippines and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

Join Aprio's Risk Advisory and Assurance team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities.  Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Manager to join their dynamic team.

Aprio is seeking an experienced technical manager to lead our cloud security consultants serving small to enterprise organizations across the Defense Industrial Base. This manager role will guide our consultants who are assisting our clients through their CMMC Level 2 certification journey while ensuring our consultants have the right leadership support.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance Consulting:

  • Support proposal development as a technical SME by identifying solutions, estimating time and resources, and participating in discovery and scoping
  • Prepare organizations for C3PAO assessments and provide certification readiness reviews
  • ·       Develop customized remediation roadmaps scaled to client size, budget, and technical capabilities
  • Manage resource allocation and workload distribution across concurrent client engagements
  • Cloud Security Solutions consulting:

  • Design right-sized Microsoft, AWS or GCP security solutions appropriate for small business through enterprise clients.
  • Implementation knowledge of Microsoft security solutions like Defender, Purview, Sentinel etc..
  • Guide clients on Azure Government vs. commercial cloud decisions based on CMMC requirements
  • Team Leadership & Practice Development:

  • Build and mentor a team of 4-6 security consultants with diverse skill sets and experience levels
  • Develop standardized methodologies, playbooks, and procedures for technical delivery
  • Establish quality assurance processes and peer review mechanisms for client deliverables
  • Create training programs to elevate team capabilities in CMMC and Microsoft security technologies
  • Foster culture of client success, technical excellence, and continuous learning
  • Practice Growth & Thought Leadership:

  • Identify opportunities to expand consulting services and develop new offerings
  • Contribute to business development activities and proposal responses
  • Represent the practice at client events
  • Develop thought leadership content on CMMC implementation best practices
  • Build relationships with Microsoft partners, C3PAOs, and industry organizations
  • Stay current on CMMC program updates and DoD cybersecurity requirements
  • Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field (Master's preferred)
  • 10+ years of progressive in information security and compliance, with significant consulting experience
  • 4+ years managing security consultants with proven track record of team productivity
  • Deep expertise in securing complex cloud environments, threat modeling, and risk assessment
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, balancing security requirements with business objectives
  • Clear and persuasive communicator in both writing and verbal settings
  • Low ego, high empathy leader who attracts talent and builds diverse, inclusive teams
  • Passionate about developing engineers' careers in a supportive yet challenging environment
  • 5+ hands-on experience implementing Microsoft security solutions across varied environments
  • Experience translating technical requirements into business terms for non-technical stakeholders
  • Holds any Microsoft security certifications (SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, AZ-500)
  • Technical Competencies:

  • Azure and Azure Government cloud security configurations
  • Microsoft Defender suite deployment and optimization
  • Microsoft Purview, Azure Information Protection, and data classification strategies
  • Microsoft Sentinel and cost-effective SIEM alternatives
  • Identity and Access Management solutions (Azure AD, Conditional Access)
  • Network segmentation and boundary protection strategies
  • Security documentation and technical writing
  • Preferred Certifications:

  • CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security leadership certification
  • Additional relevant certifications (Security+, CISA, GCIH, GIAC)
  • Key Competencies:

  • Client Relationship Management: Build trust and credibility with stakeholders at all organizational levels
  • Adaptive Communication: Translate technical concepts for audiences from small business owners to enterprise CISOs
  • Scalable Solutions Design: Right-size security programs based on organizational maturity, resources, and risk tolerance
  • Business Acumen: Balance security requirements with operational realities and budget constraints
  • Project Leadership: Manage complex, multi-phase engagements with competing priorities and timelines
  • Mentorship: Develop junior consultants and elevate overall team capabilities
  • Problem-Solving: Navigate unique challenges across diverse client environments and technical landscapes
  • The application window is anticipated to close on April 16th and may be extended as needed.

    Why work for Aprio:
    Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.
     

    Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:
    - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
    - Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
    - 401k with Profit Sharing
    - 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
    - Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
    - Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
    - Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
    - Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
    - Top rated wellness program
    - Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
     
     
    What’s in it for you:
    - Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
    - An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience.  We call it the Aprio Way.  This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
    - A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
    - Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
    - Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
    - Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.


    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
    Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

    Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.

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