Director, MSP Security & SOC Leadership

Visual Edge Technology; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Career Path

Insurance Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Visual Edge IT in North Canton, OH seeks a strategic Director, MSP Security to lead and expand our Managed Security Services practice. You will shape vision, strategy, and operational excellence for security offerings, balancing technical leadership with business outcomes.

The ideal candidate has extensive cybersecurity leadership experience, MSP/mssP background, and a proven record of growing security services while aligning with executive goals.

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 technical 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

Cybersecurity leadership

Security operations

Budget & governance

Executive stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

Visual Edge IT in North Canton, OH seeks a strategic Director, MSP Security to lead and expand our Managed Security Services practice. You will shape vision, strategy, and operational excellence for security offerings, balancing technical leadership with business outcomes.

The ideal candidate has extensive cybersecurity leadership experience, MSP/mssP background, and a proven record of growing security services while aligning with executive goals.