Cyber MSFT Threat Protection Director

As a Cybersecurity Director focused on Microsoft Threat Protection, you will lead complex, high-impact engagements that help clients proactively defend against advanced cyber threats. You will serve as a strategic advisor to executive stakeholders, guiding them through the design, implementation, and optimization of Microsoft’s threat protection ecosystem. Your role will span technical leadership, client relationship management, and practice development. From day one, you’ll be empowered by the greater Risk team to help clients make the moves that will help them achieve their vision and help you achieve more, confidently. Responsibilities Leading the delivery of Microsoft Threat Protection solutions, including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, Cloud Apps, and Microsoft Sentinel. Lead practice development and sales activities including, opportunity origination, client proposal development, and deal closure. Advising CISOs and security leaders on threat detection, incident response, and security operations transformation. Designing and implementing enterprise-wide detection and response strategies aligned with Zero Trust and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks. Overseeing threat modeling, red/purple team exercises, and advanced threat hunting initiatives. Managing large-scale security assessments, maturity roadmaps, and regulatory compliance engagements. Leading and mentoring multidisciplinary teams across multiple client engagements. Driving business development efforts, including proposal development, client presentations, and thought leadership. Staying current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and Microsoft security innovations to inform client strategies. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field. Relevant certifications such as SC-200, AZ-500, CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or related certification is required. 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on threat detection, response, and security operations. Prior experience leading sales activities for threat protection professional services, in excess of $3M a year. Deep expertise in Microsoft security technologies, including Microsoft Defender suite (Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, Cloud Apps), Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR). Strong understanding of threat intelligence, adversary tactics, and incident response frameworks. Experience with KQL, PowerShell, or other scripting languages for automation and threat hunting. Proven ability to lead client engagements and manage cross-functional teams. Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot for Security and AI-driven threat detection. Strong executive presence and ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Demonstrated success in practice development and client relationship management. Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment. Exceptional client service and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships. Can travel as needed. The base salary range for this position is between $217,580 and $271,975. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton LLP to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For Massachusetts Applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Gran Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Grant Thornton