Director, Global GSI

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Director of Global System Integrators leading Sophos' GSI strategy and operations to enhance channel sales. Ensuring integration and performance management for strategic partnerships in cybersecurity.

Responsibilities:

  • Own execution of Sophos’ GSI strategy within the service provider channel organization, translating priorities into clear plans and outcomes
  • Establish operating rhythm and disciplines for GSIs across the company, including pipeline reviews, partner planning, and execution tracking
  • Drive focused GTM plans with select GSIs that generate pipeline, revenue, and attach services to enterprise opportunities
  • Partner closely with MSP leadership, regional channel heads, and field sales to ensure GSI activity is aligned and additive
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with GSI sales and delivery leaders, serving as the primary escalation and coordination point
  • Coordinate enablement, certifications, and readiness efforts to ensure GSIs can effectively position and deliver Sophos solutions
  • Collaborate with product, marketing, and operations teams to support services integration and market execution
  • Track performance metrics and provide clear, action‑oriented reporting on pipeline, bookings, and partner impact

Requirements:

  • 8–12 years of experience in channel sales, partnerships, or alliances within cybersecurity or enterprise technology
  • Demonstrated experience leading and developing a small team, ideally in a global or matrixed environment
  • Hands-on experience working with GSIs, MSPs, MSSPs, or large solution providers in a revenue-focused capacity
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity solutions such as MDR, EDR/XDR, identity, or cloud security
  • Proven ability to introduce structure, prioritization, and accountability in an evolving organization
  • Comfortable balancing leadership responsibilities with close involvement in partner execution
  • Clear, direct communicator with the ability to align stakeholders without excessive process
  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus

Benefits:

  • Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach.
  • Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit
  • Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy
  • Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities
  • Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint
  • Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp
  • Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge
  • Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing