Director, MSP Security & Growth Strategy

Socket.dev; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off (PTO)

Nine paid holidays

Medical, HSA, dental, vision

Life insurance and disability

401k with employer match

Job summary

Visual Edge IT is seeking a strategic, results-driven Director, MSP Security to lead and grow our Managed Security Services practice. This executive-level leader will drive the vision, strategy, and operational excellence of our security offerings while ensuring scalable, customer-focused solutions.

The ideal candidate brings cybersecurity leadership, managed services experience, business acumen, and a strong understanding of modern security operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, IT, CS, business administration, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing cybersecurity, managed services, consulting, security operations, or related teams
• 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

Cybersecurity leadership

Security operations

Budget management

Vendor relationships

Executive stakeholder influence

Education

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

Tools

NIST

CIS Controls

ISO 27001

Job description

Visual Edge IT is seeking a strategic, results-driven Director, MSP Security to lead and grow our Managed Security Services practice. This executive-level leader will drive the vision, strategy, and operational excellence of our security offerings while ensuring scalable, customer-focused solutions.

The ideal candidate brings cybersecurity leadership, managed services experience, business acumen, and a strong understanding of modern security operations.