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
Executive Fit
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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 is not disclosed and there is no comparable set to place it against.
The reporting line sits below the executive team — the role reports to Executive Leadership.
Scope language covers executive committee exposure.
CLI's analysis of the posting describes a strategic build or transformation mandate.
The posting references executive or committee-level interaction.
Title and described scope are broadly consistent.
Employer profile: 501-1,000 employee organization, pe backed ownership, private equity, revenue 250m 1b.
Team size: not disclosed.
Budget ownership: not disclosed.
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.
Mentions responsibility for managing budgets and service profitability.
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
- Driving the vision and strategy for a nationwide Managed Security Services practice.
- Balancing technical priorities with customer-focused business and financial acumen.
- Leading organizational transformation and process improvement in a growing MSP environment.
- Overseeing the performance and scalability of the Security Operations Center (SOC).
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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