Cyber MSFT Threat Protection Director

About the role

Lead complex, high-impact engagements in Microsoft Threat Protection.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Microsoft Threat Protection solutions, including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, Cloud Apps, and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Manage large-scale security assessments, maturity roadmaps, and regulatory compliance engagements.
• Design and implement enterprise-wide detection and response strategies aligned with Zero Trust and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks.
• Oversee threat modeling, red/purple team exercises, and advanced threat hunting initiatives.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams across multiple client engagements.
• Drive business development efforts, including proposal development, client presentations, and thought leadership.
• Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and Microsoft security innovations to inform client strategies.

Requirements

• 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) and 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.

Qualifications

• Can travel as needed.

Skills

• Technical leadership and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Project management and team leadership skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft security technologies and threat intelligence.

Benefits

Base salary range: $217,580 - $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.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is between $217,580 and $271,975.

Schedule

This position will require in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site.

About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

Team

The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:

• Work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
• Personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles, and aspirations that make you, well, you.

Additional Details

We understand that your needs, responsibilities, and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles, and aspirations that make you, well, you.