Cyber MSFT Threat Protection Director

About the role

Lead complex, high-impact engagements in Microsoft Threat Protection, serving as a strategic advisor to executive stakeholders.

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), 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.
• Strategic advising and practice development.
• Threat detection, response, and security operations.
• Microsoft security technologies.
• Threat intelligence, adversary tactics, and incident response frameworks.
• Automation and threat hunting.
• Executive presence and communication skills.
• Project management and team leadership.
• Client service and relationship management.

Benefits

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.

Pay

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

Schedule

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