Consulting Director, Specialized Services, Proactive Services (Unit 42) - Remote

Your CareerThe Consulting Director will help drive Proactive Consulting Services across a growing portfolio of strategic service offerings including SOC Assessments, Cloud Security, AI/ML Security Assessments, and other emerging service domains. This senior-level consultant will serve as a trusted advisor and key contributor to helping our customers strengthen cybersecurity resilience and advance their overall security maturity.Your ImpactServe as a key contributor to the development, maturation, and innovation of SOC, AI Security, and Cloud Security consulting servicesLead and deliver technical and strategic cybersecurity assessments in areas such as SOC maturity, cloud security, AI/ML model and implementation risks, and application/infrastructure securityTranslate technical findings and observations into clear, actionable business risk implications and strategic recommendationsConduct reviews and assessments based on frameworks such as NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001, and other industry standardsProvide deep subject matter expertise and delivery leadership across a range of environments, including cloud-native, hybrid, and on-premises ecosystemsProvide strategic guidance on the development of security programs, operations models, threat detection capabilities, and incident readinessDrive cross-functional value by integrating the Palo Alto Networks product platform (e.g., Cortex XSIAM, Prisma SASE, Precision AI) into consulting engagements where applicableEngage in a pre-sales capacity with client prospects, uncovering cybersecurity pain points across SOC operations, cloud infrastructure, and AI system implementationsIdentify alignment between Unit 42 solutions and customer challenges, crafting and delivering communications that clearly articulate solution value and outcomesSupport engagement teams in addressing and overcoming deep technical objections that arise throughout the delivery processStrengthen the team’s ability to tie recommendations to each client’s unique business processes, strategic initiatives, and risk mitigation objectivesLead the practice and invest in developing long-term client relationships that support Unit 42’s goal of becoming a trusted strategic advisorLead the design, development, and delivery of consulting enablement content to grow capabilities across the Unit 42 teamPartner with Palo Alto Networks product development teams by contributing to feedback loops that support bi-directional communication on product features, delivery impact, and consultant needs in reducing customer risk