Senior Consulting Director, AI Security, Proactive Services

Role Description

As a Senior Consulting Director within Unit 42’s Cyber Risk Management team, you will lead our AI Security Assessment offering and own the delivery success of the service line in North America. This includes overseeing a high-performing team of consultants delivering these critical capabilities, maintaining delivery quality, driving revenue and utilization, supporting business development, and advancing service innovation.

Working closely with the Managing Director and CRM NAM Practice leader, along with peers in North America and other theaters and regions, you will provide executive oversight and strategic direction for how we evaluate, mature, and optimize security operations through our assessments across our client base — driving greater security outcomes, product integration, and transformation at scale.

In this strategic leadership role, you will serve as the executive sponsor on key engagements, guide a high-performing team of Directors and consultants, and partner across Unit 42 and Palo Alto Networks to refine services, contribute to thought leadership, and elevate AI Security capabilities across industries.

You will be responsible for setting and achieving service line KPIs, including delivery excellence, customer satisfaction, and introducing Palo Alto Networks’ products as solutions to risks identified during engagements. This role requires deep expertise in AL/ML Security and consulting, experience managing delivery teams, and the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders.

You will work cross-functionally with sales, product, service innovation and marketing teams to evolve and scale Unit 42’s AI Security capabilities, integrating best practices and Palo Alto Networks product offerings.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with 5+ years leading AI/ML-related services or operations (e.g. AI / agentic development, AI consulting, etc)
• 7+ years managing consulting delivery teams or security operations teams, ideally at the Director level or higher
• Deep understanding of AI/ML implementations and security
• Familiarity with relevant frameworks and standards (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, etc.)
• Demonstrated success in building, leading, and scaling consulting services
• Strong executive presence and comfort engaging with CISOs, CTOs, and Boards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a record of influencing clients and internal stakeholders
• Knowledge of Palo Alto Networks products (e.g. Cortex suite) and how they support best in class security operations
• Ability to travel as needed to meet business demands (on average 25%)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, or equivalent professional experience required

Requirements

• Master’s Degree or cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISM, GIAC, etc.) preferred
• Experience advising CISOs and other senior stakeholders on strategic planning, resource prioritization, capability development, and cybersecurity roadmaps
• Proven experience managing diverse teams of business and technical consultants
• Ability to scope new consulting opportunities, including drafting statements of work, proposals, and resource estimates
• Background in scripting, automation, or use of command-line tools in assessments is a plus
• Public speaking, training, and enablement experience is strongly preferred
• 10+ years of experience building, strengthening, and expanding long-term client relationships

Benefits

• The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location.
• Starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be in the range of $236,000.00 - $275,000.00/yr.
• Offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus.

Company Description

Palo Alto Networks is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. 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.