Director, MSP Security & Growth Strategy

Visual Edge IT; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and PTO

Nine paid holidays per year

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance policy ($50k)

Job summary

Visual Edge IT seeks a strategic Director, MSP Security to lead and grow our Managed Security Services practice. This executive will shape vision, strategy, and operational excellence across security offerings while delivering scalable, customer-focused solutions.

The ideal candidate brings a strong cybersecurity leadership background, 8+ years in the field, 5+ years in leadership, and proven ability to manage budgets, vendor relationships, and SOC programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing cybersecurity, managed services, consulting, security operations, or related teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, operational performance, vendor relationships, and service profitability.
• Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to balance technical and customer-focused priorities.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and growth of the Managed Security Services practice.
• Drive the development and evolution of security service offerings and capabilities.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to security leaders and technical teams.
• Oversee the performance, scalability, and profitability of managed security services.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align security initiatives with business objectives.
• Guide Security Operations Center (SOC) strategy and service delivery excellence.
• Evaluate emerging cybersecurity technologies and market trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Establish governance standards for security technologies and service delivery.
• Develop operational plans, workforce strategies, and organizational structures to support growth.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for complex customer and security-related matters.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive stakeholder management

Security operations

Business acumen

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS/Business

Tools

Security frameworks (NIST CIS ISO 27001)

Job description

Visual Edge IT seeks a strategic Director, MSP Security to lead and grow our Managed Security Services practice. This executive will shape vision, strategy, and operational excellence across security offerings while delivering scalable, customer-focused solutions.

The ideal candidate brings a strong cybersecurity leadership background, 8+ years in the field, 5+ years in leadership, and proven ability to manage budgets, vendor relationships, and SOC programs.