Our MissionAt Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we're looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.Who We AreWe take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.Your CareerThe Managing Director, Cyber Risk Management, is responsible for partnering with our sales team to win new business, managing client relationships, leading engagement delivery, and contributing to the maturation and innovation of Unit 42's Cyber Risk Management consulting services. This person will be active in the day to day delivery and will also help shape the strategic direction of the practice, building the business and becoming a strategic advisor to our clients. The role requires deep cybersecurity subject matter expertise and business savvy; this person is interested in our customers' success and in scaling a profitable business. The individual will be our clients' advocate for cybersecurity risk management, provide strategic and technical leadership and focus on product pull through. Your Impact
- Partner with sales and GTM teams to drive the development of new business, and contribute to the building of new client relationships through expertise
- Prepare and present comprehensive proposals, scopes, and leads pitch meetings of all types and complexity levels across the organization
- Nurtures and cultivates long-term relationships with major clients, serving as a trusted advisor and advocate for client needs
- Provide hands-on, expert-level proactive cybersecurity assessment and transformation services to clients and deliver findings to CxO and/or Board of Directors
- Drive innovation in Unit 42's proactive offerings by collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring new capabilities and services to market that leverage Palo Alto Networks products
- Advance the maturation of our existing proactive services
- Ensure the consistency and quality of our services and highest level of customer service
- Integrate threat intelligence into our services by deepening the feedback loop with Unit 42 Threat Intelligence team and telemetry
- Recruit and onboard world class CRM talent to support our growth goals
- Support the professional growth and development of our consultants through training and technical enablement
- Manage the productivity of a team through attainment of utilization targets
- Identify and execute strategies for service development, enablement, and process that result in the pull through of Palo Alto Networks products
- Amplify Unit 42s' presence and credibility in the marketplace through thought leadership, including via speaking engagements, articles, whitepapers, and media exposure
Your Experience
- Experience developing new business and building client relationships through demonstrated subject matter expertise, including preparing and presenting winning proposals and leading pitch meetings
- Has led cybersecurity advisory engagements for global enterprise customers, consistently delivering projects on time and on budget while exceeding client expectations
- Client services mindset and top-notch client management skills
- Experience as a senior-level team leader, including overseeing other director, senior, and mid-level analyst/consultant teams
- Ability to travel as needed to meet business demands
- Strong presentation, communication, and presentation skills with verifiable industry experience communicating at CxO and/or Board of Directors level
- Expert level of knowledge of applicable laws, compliance regulations, and industry standards as it relates to privacy, security, and compliance
- Technical proficiency in a wide range of cyber risk management services, including penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and cybersecurity framework assessments, among others
- Experienced-based understanding of clients' needs and desired outcomes in cybersecurity and risk management engagements
- Public speaking experience, demonstrated writing ability, including technical reports, business communication, and thought leadership pieces
- Operates with a hands-on approach to service delivery with a bias towards collaboration and teamwork
- Must be results-driven and strategic
- Cybersecurity industry certifications such as CISSP and/or CISM are a plus
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent military experience - an advanced degree such as MS, MBA, or Juris Doctorate (JD) is a plus
The TeamUnit 42 Consulting is Palo Alto Network's security advisory team. Our vision is to create a more secure digital world by providing the highest quality incident response, risk management, and digital forensic services to clients of all sizes. Our team is composed of recognized experts and incident responders with deep technical expertise and experience in investigations, data breach response, digital forensics, and information security. With a highly successful track record of delivering mission-critical cybersecurity solutions, we are experienced in working quickly to provide an effective incident response, attack readiness, and remediation plans with a focus on providing long-term support to improve our clients' security posture. Compensation DisclosureThe compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $248000 - $290000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.Our CommitmentWe're problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. It's simple: we can't accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at ...@paloaltonetworks.com.Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.