Director, Solution Specialist Manager (Security) | Microsoft Careers

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$133,000–$222,700 / yr
Posted
today
Closes
Dec 14, 2026

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TL;DR · Director, Solution Specialist Manager (Security) | Microsoft Careers

As Director of Solution Specialist Management (Security), you will lead a team driving security business growth in strategic accounts, blending deep domain expertise with sales leadership. Your day-to-day involves coaching sellers, engaging customers directly, and managing forecasts while shaping strategy and representing the business to senior stakeholders. You’ll guide end-to-end AI and cloud-driven transformation initiatives for clients, ensuring your team uses AI-powered analytics and forecasting tools. With a focus on customer success, you will foster partnerships, refine strategies based on market insights, and manage performance through people development and project execution. This role demands expertise in security solutions, sales leadership, and technical acumen within the complex landscape of cloud services and artificial intelligence.

What you'll do

  • Leads team of solution specialists to drive security business growth across strategic accounts.
  • Coaches sellers and engages directly with customers to own forecast and execution of business goals.
  • Guides team in leading AI and cloud-driven transformation initiatives for customer success.
  • Anticipates competitive threats and addresses market gaps to enhance sales strategies.
  • Manages pipeline and forecasts accurately, ensuring alignment with core solution areas.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of security solution sales experience.
  • 7+ years in senior technical sales leadership with focus on cloud services growth.
  • Proven ability to manage high-performance sales teams and coach specialists.
  • Expertise in leveraging AI and cloud technologies for customer transformation.
  • Strong background in anticipating and addressing competitive threats in the market.
  • Experience in developing and executing strategic sales plans across multiple solutions.

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