Cyber MSFT Threat Protection Senior Manager

As a Cybersecurity Senior Manager focused on Microsoft Threat Protection, you will lead complex, high-impact engagements that help clients proactively defend against advanced cyber threats. You will serve as a strategic advisor to executive stakeholders, guiding them through the design, implementation, and optimization of Microsoft’s threat protection ecosystem. Your role will span technical leadership, client relationship management, and practice development. Responsibilities include: Leading the delivery of Microsoft Threat Protection solutions, including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, Cloud Apps, and Microsoft Sentinel. Leading practice development and sales activities, including opportunity origination, client proposal development, and deal closure. Advising CISOs and security leaders on threat detection, incident response, and security operations transformation. Designing and implementing enterprise-wide detection and response strategies aligned with Zero Trust and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks. Overseeing threat modeling, red/purple team exercises, and advanced threat hunting initiatives. Managing large-scale security assessments, maturity roadmaps, and regulatory compliance engagements. Leading and mentoring multidisciplinary teams across multiple client engagements. Driving business development efforts, including proposal development, client presentations, and thought leadership. Staying current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and Microsoft security innovations to inform client strategies. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field. Relevant certifications such as SC-200, AZ-500, CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or related certification. 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on threat detection, response, and security operations. Prior experience leading sales activities for threat protection professional services. Deep expertise in Microsoft security technologies, including Microsoft Defender suite and Microsoft Sentinel. Strong understanding of threat intelligence, adversary tactics, and incident response frameworks. Experience with KQL, PowerShell, or other scripting languages for automation and threat hunting. Proven ability to lead client engagements and manage cross-functional teams. Strong executive presence and ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Grant Thornton is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

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