Account Director; Cybersecurity

Company Overview

Highwire is a strategic marketing communications agency at the intersection of innovation and industry. We partner with ambitious companies and established brands to navigate complexity, lead markets, and grow with purpose. With integrated expertise in strategic communications, creative, and insights, we cut through the noise to deliver bold ideas and measurable impact across B2B technology, healthcare, cybersecurity, energy and sustainability, professional and financial services, and more.

We believe storytelling fuels transformation. The most impactful stories represent all voices and perspectives. As a values-driven agency, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone—regardless of age, race/ethnicity, size, shape, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and different abilities—can feel safe, celebrated and worthy.

Our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging is permanent and foundational to our business and culture. We aspire to change our industry and build a better future for all.

• Team Empowerment
• Growth Mindset
• Inclusion Always
• Fierce Distinction

As an Account Director on Highwire's Cybersecurity team, you will be a strategic leader driving high-impact communications programs for industry-leading and emerging cybersecurity brands. You will oversee 4–5 account teams, guide clients on positioning, storytelling, and visibility, and ensure consistent delivery of exceptional results.

This senior opportunity requires a creative, strategic thinker with 7+ years of agency experience and a deep understanding of the cybersecurity landscape. You will mentor teams, build trusted client partnerships, and play a key role in agency growth and thought leadership.

• Client Strategy & Leadership
  • Lead cybersecurity clients across threat intelligence, cloud security, identity management, incident response, infrastructure protection, and security operations.
  • Develop integrated communication strategies that build brand credibility, market leadership, and trust.
  • Provide senior-level counsel on messaging, positioning, risk-oriented narratives, and media engagement strategies.
  • Translate complex cybersecurity concepts into compelling, business-relevant stories for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Serve as a senior client lead, ensuring deliverables meet or exceed expectations.
  • Identify and pursue opportunities for organic growth within existing accounts.
  • Partner with clients on executive visibility, thought leadership, vulnerability response communications, and research-driven storytelling initiatives.
  • Manage budgets, forecast hours, and ensure efficient resource allocation across teams.
• Media & Influencer Engagement
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier business, cybersecurity, privacy, and technology media.
  • Drive thought leadership programs grounded in security research, emerging threats, and market trends.
  • Oversee data-driven, vulnerability-based, and trend-based pitches to secure meaningful coverage.
  • Leverage digital and social channels to expand reach of threat research, product news, and executive commentary.
  • Stay ahead of threat landscapes, regulatory changes, and security trends to provide proactive strategic recommendations.
• Agency Operations & Leadership
  • Manage 3–4 direct reports, providing mentorship, guidance, and feedback.
  • Support new business opportunities—from ideation to pitch presentation.
  • Contribute to agency marketing initiatives, such as award submissions, case studies, and cybersecurity research promotions.
  • Champion Highwire's culture of inclusion, empowerment, and collaboration.
  • Represent Highwire at cybersecurity industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.

• 7+ years of PR or communications experience in an agency environment.
• Deep experience working with cybersecurity clients—including threat intelligence, SaaS security, network defense, identity, cloud security, or SOC tools.
• Proven success developing and executing integrated PR and communications programs.
• Strong understanding of the cybersecurity media landscape, security analyst community, and industry influencers.
• Exceptional…