Azure Security Practice Director

Summary

Join Atmosera, a full lifecycle cloud technology transformation firm, as their Azure Security Practice Director! This director-level role leads the Professional Security Services (PSS) practice, managing a team of professionals to deliver market-leading IT security consulting. You will be responsible for strategic planning, team development, client engagement, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. The position requires strong leadership, technical expertise in Azure and M365 security, and a proven track record in pre-sales and client relationship management. Atmosera offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance, 401k matching, life and disability insurance, performance-based bonuses, and flexible work arrangements.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in IT Security design and development, and/or system integration/development
• 5+ years in a technology architecture and management role
• 3+ years involvement in technology pre-sales including large, complex estimating
• Understanding of cloud ecosystem and leading-edge IT Security emerging technologies
• Broad understanding of security trends and depth of experience with Microsoft’s Security Governance, Cloud Security, Data Security, Device Security and Identity Governance platforms
• Broad experience with security frameworks such as ISO, NIST, CIS, PCI DSS, HITRUST, etc
• Impeccable presentation, written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for client experience and for professional services as a vehicle to help clients achieve their goals
• Entrepreneurial spirit, and desire to look for opportunities to continually improve
• Ability to operate effectively as part of a matrixed team and drive results from members of the organization who may not be part of a direct reporting relationship
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and manage conflict of all types
• Security industry certifications. E.g. CISSP, CISM, CISA, etc

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for the practice, ensuring alignment with Atmosera’s goals and objectives
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture while overseeing training, retention, hiring and ensuring a high standard of project delivery and quality to our customers
• Serve as the expert of your team’s capacity and skills to properly align them to engagements while managing demand and supply needs, adroitly
• Foster a culture of high performance and excellence. Engage and motivate employees, facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing across practices
• Demonstrate competency to the team through internal and external thought leadership. This may include authoring SME focused collateral (Whitepapers) blogging, speaking at conferences, etc
• Educate and support the Atmosera sales team in driving revenue by supporting strategic sales opportunities
• Develop relationships with key client stakeholders, service as a trusted advisor to the during their azure transformation
• Lead packaging of solution offerings across practices and enable sales teams
• Lead ideation and development of internal and external IP in support of business initiatives. Develop IP Solutions that drive cross practice and cross business line opportunities

Preferred Qualifications

Microsoft Azure, Workplace and Security certifications desired

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental package including options for 100% paid employee coverage
• 401k with generous matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Performance-based compensation with bonus potential in addition to salary
• Employee Recognition and Reward Programs
• Community Service Leave
• This is a full-time position in the United States with the ability to work from home, or from one of our many US offices if local