Grant Thornton Advisors LLC is seeking a Cyber & Privacy Director - Crowdstrike to join our growing CrowdStrike practice within the Cyber & Privacy Managed Security Services team. This role will lead the delivery, optimization, and expansion of CrowdStrike Falcon engagements, including Managed Security Services (MSS), Managed Detection & Response (MDR), and Next-Gen SIEM (NG-SIEM) deployments. The Manager will act as a trusted advisor to clients, mentor delivery teams, and partner with alliance leadership to grow Grant Thornton's CrowdStrike alliance.

From day one, you’ll be empowered by the greater Cyber & Risk team to help clients make the moves that will help them achieve their vision and help you achieve more, confidently.

Your day-to-day may include:

Client Delivery & CrowdStrike Platform Leadership

Lead end-to-end delivery of CrowdStrike Falcon deployments, including Falcon Complete (MDR), NG-SIEM, Identity Protection, Cloud Security, Exposure Management, and Charlotte AI / Agentic SOAR.
Serve as the technical lead on CrowdStrike optimization engagements, including sensor deployment, policy tuning, detection engineering, and platform health management.
Design and implement custom detections, escalation workflows, and automated response playbooks aligned to client operating models.
Drive continuous optimization of client CrowdStrike investments through recurring platform reviews, tuning cycles, and use-case development.
Partner with Auxis nearshore delivery teams to ensure 24x7x365 monitoring quality, SLA adherence, and consistent client experience.

Client Advisory & Relationship Management

Act as the primary CrowdStrike subject matter expert on client engagements, translating platform telemetry into executive-level risk insights.
Lead client-facing workshops, executive briefings, and quarterly business reviews.
Support scoping, pricing, and proposal development for new CrowdStrike opportunities (MSS, MDR, NG-SIEM).
Manage engagement financials including budget, resource utilization, and margin.

Practice Development & Team Leadership

Mentor senior associates, associates, and interns; support career development and technical enablement across the CrowdStrike delivery team.
Contribute to sales enablement collateral, playbooks, one-pagers, and internal thought leadership.
Partner with the CrowdStrike alliance team to strengthen the joint go-to-market motion and represent Grant Thornton at CrowdStrike partner events (e.g., Fal.Con).
Contribute to the maturity of Grant Thornton's Security Operations Center (SOC) capabilities and managed engineering offerings.

You have the following technical skills and qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field.
Relevant certifications such as CrowdStrike certifications (CCFA, CCFR, CCFH, CCSE), CIPP, CIPM, CISSP, CISM, or other related certifications required
10+ years of experience in cybersecurity consulting with at least 3 years hands on CrowdStrike Falcon platform
Demonstrated experience deploying and managing Falcon modules: Insight (EDR), Prevent, Identity Protection, NG-SIEM, Cloud Security, and Falcon Complete.
Strong understanding of SOC operating models, MITRE ATT&CK, incident response lifecycle, and detection engineering.
Proficiency with scripting/query languages relevant to CrowdStrike (e.g., CQL/Falcon Query Language, Python, PowerShell).
Experience leading client-facing engagements, managing multiple workstreams, and delivering executive-ready outputs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for CISO and CIO-level audiences.
Preferred experience integrating CrowdStrike with adjacent platforms (Microsoft Sentinel/Defender XDR, Google SecOps).
Preferred familiarity with agentic SOAR workflows and Charlotte AI use cases.
Exceptional client service and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
Can travel as needed

The base salary range for this position is between $217,580 and $281,494. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job -related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.

In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.

Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.
The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:

• Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site.

• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.

• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers

• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers

Here’s what you can expect next:

If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers.

Benefits:

We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits

Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.

Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.

Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

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