Consulting Director

Your CareerThe 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 42s 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 42s capabilities and provide on-demand expertise for client needsAmplify Unit 42s presence and credibility in the marketplace through thought leadership including via speaking engagements, articles, whitepapers and media exposureQualificationsYour Experience12 years of hands-on experience delivering a wide range of cybersecurity consulting services including at least 4 of the following 8 for global enterprise customers:Security 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 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, or equivalent years of professional experience or equivalent relevant 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 br