Director, MSP Security

Visual Edge IT

$185K — $215K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 8+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience in cybersecurity, managed services, or related teams.
  • Demonstrated experience managing budgets, performance, and vendor relationships.
  • Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to balance technical and customer priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategic direction and growth of Managed Security Services.
  • Drive development and evolution of security service offerings.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to technical teams.
  • Oversee performance and profitability of managed security services.
  • Collaborate with executives to align security initiatives with business goals.
  • Guide SOC strategy and ensure service delivery excellence.
  • Evaluate emerging cybersecurity technologies for growth opportunities.

Benefits

  • Promotes work-life balance with competitive pay and PTO.
  • Encourages internal career growth and training opportunities.
  • Offers comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, and life insurance.
  • Provides a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

Visual Edge IT is seeking a strategic and results-driven Director, MSP Security to lead and grow our Managed Security Services practice. This executive-level leader will be responsible for driving the vision, strategy, and operational excellence of our security offerings while ensuring scalable, customer-focused security solutions. The ideal candidate brings a combination of cybersecurity leadership, managed services experience, business acumen, and a strong understanding of modern security operations.

Roles and 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.

Required Skills / Experience
  • 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.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience within an MSP or MSSP environment.
  • Experience leading or supporting Security Operations Center (SOC) programs.
  • Experience supporting regulated industries and compliance-focused security programs.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, or similar standards.
  • Experience leading organizational transformation, process improvement, or large-scale technology initiatives.


At Visual Edge IT, we are proud to provide:

Work-Life Balance
Visual Edge IT promotes a healthy work-life balance for employees by offering competitive pay, PTO, and nine paid holidays per year. We are always reviewing and finding new ways to support our employees' unique needs.

Career Path
We encourage growth from within Visual Edge IT. We seek outside candidates who are driven that we can nurture along a career path and we hire/promote internally. We also have opportunities to develop talent through training programs.

Insurance Benefits
We offer multiple plans to choose from to fit your individual needs. We offer medical, HSA, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, voluntary life insurance, employee assistance program, and wellness programs. We provide all of our employees a $50k life insurance policy at no cost to our team members.

401(k)
Visual Edge gives employees access to a 401k program and offers an employer match benefit. Visual Edge IT will match 100% of an employee's contribution up to the first 3% and will provide an additional 50% match on the next 2% of the employee contribution.

Pay Range: $185,000 - $215,000 per year

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