Consulting Director

The role of Consulting Director in Unit 42 is a senior‑level consulting position. The individual will be responsible for the day‑to‑day delivery of our threat‑led and technology‑driven cyber‑security consulting services through leading and directly overseeing a team of consultants. This person will have experience in developing teams and working with sales and domain leaders.The Consulting Director will work with a dedicated Regional Business Development Manager (BDM) and Customer Success Manager (CSM) to deliver pitches and prepare proposals to win new business and manage client relationships.We are seeking an individual who is passionate about cyber security and making a difference. You will be a continuous learner and have a sound knowledge of emerging cybersecurity trends and technologies.The individual serves as a trusted advisor to clients, is dedicated to delivering technical consulting services to an exceptional standard, thrives in a fast‑paced team environment, and advocates for innovative approaches to deliver the best outcomes for our cross‑sector clients.Your ImpactOversee the delivery of our proactive consulting services ensuring their consistency, quality, and highest level of customer serviceProvide hands‑on expert‑level proactive Security Operations Center (SOC) assessment and transformation services to clients and deliver findings to CxO and/or Board of DirectorsWork with the BDM and CSM to perform pipeline generation activitiesLead scoping and services overview conversations with clients for prospective engagements in area of expertise presenting with credibility and authority, clearly articulating various approaches and methodologies to audiences ranging from highly technical to executive personnelPartner with the Unit 42 executive team and service line leaders to develop and execute strategy for the Unit 42 proactive services practiceDrive innovation in Unit 42’s proactive offerings by leading and managing the consulting team and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to bring new capabilities and services to market that leverage Palo Alto Networks productsManage the productivity of a team through attainment of utilisation targetsCollaborate with peers and leaders across Unit 42 to drive operational and practice development goalsRecruit and onboard world class talent to support our growth goalsSupport the professional growth and development of our consultants through training and technical enablementFoster and maintain a culture that attracts and retains smart, kind team members dedicated to executing with excellenceIdentify and execute strategies for service development enablement and product adoptionCultivate and maintain relationships with key clientele to increase awareness of Unit 42’s capabilities and provide on‑demand expertise for client needsAmplify Unit 42’s presence and credibility in the marketplace through thought leadership, including via speaking engagements, articles, whitepapers, and media exposureQualificationsYour Experience10 years of hands‑on experience delivering a wide range of cybersecurity consulting services including at least 4 of the following 8 for global enterprise customersSecurity operations (highly preferred for this position)Application security (including AI)Cloud securityRed & purple teamingCybersecurity risk assessmentsCybersecurity strategy & transformationsCyber crisis managementZero TrustExperience as a senior‑level team leader including overseeing other principal, senior and mid‑level analyst/consultant teamsAble to split your time across commercial support, client delivery team leadership, individual mentoring and technical expertise and skills maintenance activitiesStrong presentation, communication and presentation skills with verifiable industry experience communicating at CxO and/or Board of Directors levelClient services mindset and exceptional client management skillsPublic speaking experience and demonstrated writing ability, including technical reports, business communication and thought leadership piecesBachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security or equivalent years of professional experience, or equivalent military experience to meet job requirements and expectationsProfessional industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM and other leading industry certifications in line with our services portfolioExpert level of knowledge of applicable laws, compliance regulations and industry standards as it relates to privacy, security and complianceAdditional InformationThe TeamUnit 42 Consulting is Palo Alto Networks’ security advisory team. Our vision is to create a more secure digital world by providing the highest quality incident response, risk management and digital forensic services to clients of all sizes. Our team is composed of recognized experts and incident responders with deep technical expertise and experience in investigations, data‑breach response, digital forensics and information security. With a highly successful track record of delivering mission‑critical cybersecurity solutions, we are experienced in working quickly to provide an effective incident response, attack readiness and remediation plans with a focus on providing long‑term support to improve our clients’ security posture.Our CommitmentWe’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating together.We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need please contact us at .Palo Alto Networks is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation or other legally protected characteristics.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Remote WorkYesEmployment TypeFull‑timeKey SkillsFundraisingManagement ExperienceCoachingAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningTeam ManagementBudgetingLeadership ExperienceMentoringPublic SpeakingNegotiationSupervising ExperienceVacancy: 1#J-18808-Ljbffr