MSP Cybersecurity Practice Lead

Houston 9 days agoFull-time External
834.1k - 1m / yr
Benefits • Competitive salary • Opportunity for advancement • Paid time off • Profit sharing • Training & development Company: Binyod LLC Department: Business Development / Operations Reports To: Managing Director Location: Houston (Hybrid) Employment Type: Full-Time or Contract-to-Hire Position Summary Binyod LLC is building a Managed Services & Cybersecurity practice from the ground up and is seeking a Practice Lead to own that effort. This role combines: • Technical leadership • Business development • Early‑stage operations management The right candidate will design MSP and cybersecurity offerings, sell them, and ensure they are delivered correctly in the early phase. This is a hands‑on builder role, not a mature MSP “caretaker” position. What You Will Own • Design and launch Binyod’s MSP & cybersecurity service portfolio • Act as the primary technical and commercial owner for MSP clients • Drive early revenue while building repeatable delivery processes • Serve as the bridge between sales, operations, and executive leadership Core Responsibilities I. MSP & Cybersecurity Service Development (25%) Define and package MSP offerings: • Managed IT (per user / per device models) • Backup & disaster recovery • Endpoint security (EDR/MDR) • Identity & access management (MFA, SSO) • Security awareness & phishing protection Build cybersecurity offerings aligned with: • NIST / CIS Controls • Education and SMB compliance needs Select and integrate MSP tools: • RMM, PSA, EDR, backup, SOC partners Create SOPs, service definitions, and pricing models II. Business Development & Solution Selling (45%) Identify and pursue MSP and cybersecurity opportunities Lead discovery conversations focused on: • Risk • Downtime • Compliance gaps Translate client pain points into scoped MSP/security solutions Own the sales cycle from first meeting to contract execution Build pipeline and recurring revenue (MRR) III. Early‑Stage MSP Operations Management (30%) Oversee onboarding and delivery for initial MSP clients • Define escalation paths, SLAs, and response workflows • Ensure services sold are operationally viable and profitable • Coordinate with internal teams and third‑party partners • Monitor service quality, retention, and client satisfaction Ideal Candidate Profile This role requires technical depth, commercial instinct, and operational discipline. Required Experience 5+ years in MSP, IT services, or cybersecurity Direct experience with: • MSP operations (RMM, ticketing, monitoring) – ConnectWise is preferred • Cybersecurity tools and services • Selling recurring IT/security services • Experience building or scaling an MSP practice • Strong understanding of SMB and education IT environments Technical Competencies • Networking fundamentals (LAN/WAN, firewalls, VPNs) • Endpoint and identity security • Backup, DR, and business continuity • Cloud services (Microsoft 365, Azure, Google Workspace) • Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST, CIS, HIPAA preferred) Commercial & Leadership Skills • Comfortable owning revenue targets and delivery outcomes • Able to communicate risk and value to non-technical executives • Strong documentation and process‑building mindset • Capable of wearing multiple hats in an early‑stage practice KPIs for Success • MSP monthly recurring revenue (MRR) • Client onboarding success and retention • Profitability of MSP services • Time‑to‑resolution and SLA adherence • Pipeline growth and close rate Compensation & Upside • Base Salary: Competitive, based on experience • Commission / Bonus: Tied to: • MRR growth • Gross profit • Client retention Long‑Term Upside: Opportunity to grow into: Head of MSP Director of Cybersecurity Business Unit Leader Why Join Binyod LLC • Opportunity to build, not inherit, an MSP practice • Direct influence on service design and go‑to‑market strategy • Engineering‑backed organization with real delivery capability • Long‑term leadership growth as the practice scales