Associate Director - Global Security Solutions

Verizon Communications; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Associate Director for its Cybersecurity Solutions group, leading a team of elite consultants in the EMEA region. This hybrid role focuses on forensics, threat intelligence, and incident response, requiring a strong background in cybersecurity and the ability to drive strategic growth. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in managing substantial revenue portfolios and establishing a strong industry presence. Join a community that values creativity and impact, and be part of a team that empowers organizations against digital threats.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cyber Security executive at a leading firm.
• Proven ability to lead teams of 7 to 10 consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity consultants.
• Manage and expand a significant revenue portfolio.

Skills

Cyber Security

Team Leadership

Financial Acumen

Client Relationship Management

Thought Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Cyber Security or related field

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

Verizon's Global Cybersecurity Solutions group is a leading provider of advanced cybersecurity services, safeguarding organizations against evolving digital threats. We are seeking an Associate Director who will spearhead the Forensics, Threat Intelligence and Incident Response practice area for EMEA. This pivotal role involves leading a team of elite cybersecurity consultants, overseeing a substantial revenue stream and driving strategic growth within the practice.

As a thought leader, it is imperative for you to remain abreast of advancements in technology and evolving market trends, particularly those pertaining to Data security and privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Zero Trust, and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Cyber resilience and risk quantification as well as market regulatory needs and compliance. Ability to understand their ramifications for cybersecurity strategies. Additionally, the capacity to deliver presentations at industry events and or executive roundtables and to conduct substantive discussions on these subjects with senior executive clientele is crucial for this role.

Responsibilities

1. Leading and mentoring a team of highly skilled cybersecurity consultants, ensuring successful delivery of client engagements.
2. Managing and expanding a significant revenue portfolio, while developing and implementing innovative strategies to enhance service offerings and market presence.
3. Providing expert guidance and thought leadership to team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
4. Managing workstreams on multiple client and internal projects and delegating activities to team members.
5. Supporting the growth of our practice through recruitment initiatives including resume reviews, candidate testing, and interviewing.
6. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including other Cybersecurity practices, sales and field marketing, to drive positive business outcomes for Verizon.
7. Working with the enablement team to develop programs that enhance the field’s knowledge of cyber operations, evolving threats, regulations, and relevant case studies.
8. Managing the business and P&L of the Verizon Threat and Advisory Practice for EMEA.

You’ll Need to have:

• Experience working as a Cyber Security executive at a leading Cyber Security company or consulting firm.
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring a team of 7 to 10 Cybersecurity consultants.
• Financial acumen and experience managing substantial revenue portfolios.
• Ability to establish a strong industry presence through conferences, white papers, and thought leadership.
• Proven track record in winning new consulting engagements and expanding advisory services.

Even Better if you have:

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with executive clients, including CISOs and IT leaders.
• Experience in creating innovative Cyber events to promote Verizon’s industry presence.
• Ability to influence cybersecurity decision-making within organizations.
• Experience leading complex investigative and advisory projects in financial crime and related areas.
• Commitment to high-quality, client-centric work.
• Skills in developing client proposals and articulating methodologies leveraging data and technology.
• Proactive awareness of cybersecurity trends and service development.
• Experience delivering proactive services like tabletop exercises and incident response training.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

Where you’ll be working

This is a hybrid role with a defined work location, including work from home and office days as scheduled by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, disability or any other legally protected characteristics.