[Hiring] Senior Consulting Director, AI Security, Proactive Services @Palo Alto Networks

Role Description

As a Senior Consulting Director within Unit 42’s Cyber Risk Management team, you will lead our AI Security Assessment offering and own the delivery success of the service line in North America. This includes:

• Overseeing a high-performing team of consultants delivering critical capabilities
• Maintaining delivery quality, driving revenue and utilization
• Supporting business development and advancing service innovation
• Providing executive oversight and strategic direction for evaluating, maturing, and optimizing security operations
• Serving as the executive sponsor on key engagements
• Guiding a high-performing team of Directors and consultants
• Partnering across Unit 42 and Palo Alto Networks to refine services
• Setting and achieving service line KPIs, including delivery excellence and customer satisfaction

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with 5+ years leading AI/ML-related services or operations
• 7+ years managing consulting delivery teams or security operations teams, ideally at the Director level or higher
• Deep understanding of AI/ML implementations and security
• Familiarity with relevant frameworks and standards (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, etc.)
• Demonstrated success in building, leading, and scaling consulting services
• Strong executive presence and comfort engaging with CISOs, CTOs, and Boards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Palo Alto Networks products (e.g. Cortex suite)
• Ability to travel as needed to meet business demands (on average 25%)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, or equivalent professional experience required

Requirements

• Master’s Degree or cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISM, GIAC, etc.) preferred
• Experience advising CISOs and other senior stakeholders on strategic planning
• Proven experience managing diverse teams of business and technical consultants
• Ability to scope new consulting opportunities, including drafting statements of work
• Background in scripting, automation, or use of command-line tools in assessments is a plus
• Public speaking, training, and enablement experience is strongly preferred
• 10+ years of experience building, strengthening, and expanding long-term client relationships

Benefits

• Compensation range: $247,500.00 - $288,750.00/yr
• Offered compensation may include restricted stock units and a bonus

Company Description

Palo Alto Networks is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.