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Director, MSP Security

Visual Edge IT · Software · 501-1,000 employees

Houston, TX · Onsite · full_time

CLI Career Level

Senior Director-equivalent

Moderate confidence

Opportunity Score

56/100

Mixed

High confidence

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First seen Sep 10, 2026 · Last verified 2 hours ago · Sourced from LinkedIn — Director of Security (US)

CLI Take

Broader than the title suggests

This role reads Senior Director-equivalent despite being advertised as “Director, MSP Security” — the stated scope is wider than the employer's title implies. CLI's analysis of the posting describes a strategic build or transformation mandate. The reporting line sits below the executive team — the role reports to Executive Leadership. Total compensation and team size are not disclosed and remain the main open questions before pursuing it.

Why this role scores the way it does

56/100 — mixed opportunity quality. CLI reads this as a Senior Director-equivalent mandate. Strongest signal: CLI's analysis of the posting describes a strategic build or transformation mandate. Main drag on the score: The reporting line sits below the executive team — the role reports to Executive Leadership. 3 of 10 dimensions are not disclosed, which lowers confidence rather than the score.

Career level read

Senior Director-equivalent — The employer lists this as “Director, MSP Security”. CLI reads it as Senior Director-equivalent because the role shows executive committee exposure, 501-1,000 employee organization.

Moderate confidence

What makes it attractive

  • CLI's analysis of the posting describes a strategic build or transformation mandate.
  • Title and described scope are broadly consistent.

What to probe before applying

  • The reporting line sits below the executive team — the role reports to Executive Leadership.
  • Scope language covers executive committee exposure.

Scoring components · Mixed

Compensation versus comparable rolesNot disclosed · excluded from the score

Compensation is not disclosed and there is no comparable set to place it against.

Reporting level0 · weight 12%

The reporting line sits below the executive team — the role reports to Executive Leadership.

Functional and geographic scope21 · weight 12%

Scope language covers executive committee exposure.

Quality of the mandate100 · weight 12%

CLI's analysis of the posting describes a strategic build or transformation mandate.

Executive and board exposure65 · weight 10%

The posting references executive or committee-level interaction.

Role authority versus title70 · weight 10%

Title and described scope are broadly consistent.

Company scale and trajectory67 · weight 10%

Employer profile: 501-1,000 employee organization, pe backed ownership, private equity, revenue 250m 1b.

Team ownershipNot disclosed · excluded from the score

Team size: not disclosed.

Budget ownershipNot disclosed · excluded from the score

Budget ownership: not disclosed.

Risk signals100 · weight 5%

No adverse signals identified in the posting.

Dimensions the employer does not disclose are excluded and the remaining weights are rebalanced, so missing information lowers confidence rather than the score.

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Compensation

No compensation disclosed and insufficient comparable data to estimate.

Sample size not yet sufficient for a market comparison

Mentions responsibility for managing budgets and service profitability.

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The mandate

Lead and grow the Managed Security Services (MSSP) practice for a nationwide IT services provider. The role focuses on driving security service offering evolution, SOC strategy, and operational excellence while ensuring the profitability and scalability of security solutions for clients.

Reports to executive leadership and provides mentorship to security leaders and technical teams. Remit covers the strategic direction, growth, and operational performance of the Managed Security Services practice nationwide.

Scope

  • Reports to Executive Leadership

Domains and regulation

  • Enterprise Security
  • Cyber Defense
  • Incident Response
  • GRC
  • Third-Party Risk
  • Compliance

Requirements

Must have

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing cybersecurity, managed services, consulting, or SOC teams.
  • Demonstrated experience managing budgets, operational performance, and service profitability.

Preferred / bonus

  • Preferred: Experience within an MSP or MSSP environment.
  • Preferred: Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, CIS Controls, or ISO 27001.

Only must-have items are scored as hard constraints in Executive Fit.

Likely challenges

Not stated in the posting: Compensation range not disclosed.; Specific reporting line (e.g., to CEO or COO) not explicitly named.; Specific team size not disclosed..

About Visual Edge IT

Visual Edge IT provides managed IT services, cybersecurity solutions, and print management technology to small and medium-sized businesses across the United States. The company operates a national network of local service providers and maintains a 24/7 managed security operations center. For a security leader, the role involves securing a distributed workforce and managing risk for a diverse client base across multiple regional offices.

Industry
Software
Headcount
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
North Canton, Ohio
Founded
1986
Ownership
Private equity backed
Funding
Private equity backed
Revenue
$250M – $1B
Investors
Ares Management

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Empowering Businesses. Enabling Success.At Visual Edge IT, we help organizations nationwide harness the power of technology to work smarter, stay secure, and grow stronger. From managed IT services and cybersecurity to print solutions and document workflow, we deliver innovative, customized strategies that give our clients the edge in an ever-changing business landscape. Our nationwide network combines the personalized service of local teams with the strength and resources of a national leader—ensuring that every client gets both technology that works and people who care.With more than two decades of experience and a team of skilled technology professionals, we pride ourselves on building partnerships that go beyond service contracts. When you join Visual Edge IT, you become part of a collaborative, solutions-driven culture where your expertise helps shape the future for businesses across the country. Together, we don’t just solve technology challenges—we create opportunities for success.Job SummaryVisual 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 ResponsibilitiesLead 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 / ExperienceBachelor'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 QualificationsExperience 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 ProvideWork-Life BalanceVisual 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 PathWe 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 BenefitsWe 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.An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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