Lead community initiatives across the APAC region for a cybersecurity company with a remote-first culture.
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Joblaze summary
The Community Lead at Huntress focuses on building and nurturing relationships within the Managed Service Provider (MSP) ecosystem in the APAC region. This role requires expertise in community engagement and a solid understanding of the cybersecurity landscape, as well as strong project management skills to drive initiatives that align with regional business goals. Ideal candidates will have over five years of experience in partner or field engagement, particularly within the MSP sector, and should be comfortable presenting to executive-level stakeholders. Huntress operates as a remote-first team, emphasizing collaboration and support across its global network.
Quick facts
- Is the Community Lead role remote?
- Yes — Huntress lists this as a fully remote position.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Community Lead role.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Huntress targets lead candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Community Lead role at Huntress.
From the original posting
Reports to: Senior Manager, Community
Location: Remote Australia
Huntress now secures more than 5M+ endpoints and 15M+ identities worldwide. Those numbers keep growing because more businesses rely on us to help carry the load and operate with more confidence. Every day, you can see that commitment in how we stand with our customers and how we show up for each other.
What You’ll Do:
The Community Lead, APAC builds trusted relationships across the Managed Service Provider (MSP) ecosystem and helps Huntress grow its presence across the region. You will help shape and deliver regional community programs, educate partners, surface partner insights, and connect high-potential MSPs with the right Huntress teams.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
- Initiative Ownership: Own and deliver community initiatives and special projects that support APAC business priorities
- Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with Account Executives, Account Management, Marketing, SDR, and Partner Success teams to identify strategic partners and influence company-wide programs to ensure they align with the needs of APAC MSPs
- Internal Advocacy: Serve as the internal voice of the APAC partner base, synthesising feedback and strategic opportunities for Product, Sales, and Marketing teams
Individual Contributor (IC) Community Functions
- High-Touch Presence: Attend and maintain a consistent, high-value presence at APAC Industry events, Peer Groups, and external Channel communities
- Revenue Generation: Help ensure high-value prospect accounts are engaged with Huntress and brought into the sales cycle to support the revenue team
- Education & Content: Execute educational events, physical or virtual, as required, focusing on cybersecurity trends and business expansion for partners
- Partner Liaison: Develop and maintain high-value relationships with MSP owners and influential peer group leaders and industry peers, ensuring they view Huntress as a strategic partner
- Surprise & Delight: Help design and execute creative initiatives that drive loyalty and foster deep emotional connections with our partner ecosystem
What You Bring To The Team:
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in community, partner, or field engagement within the MSP or broader channel industry
- Public Presence: Strong ability to present on stage, in a boardroom, virtually, and at private dinners, etc., to confidently influence executive-level partners and MSP owners
- Domain Expertise: Understanding of the MSP/Channel business model and the cybersecurity landscape
- Autonomy & Project Management: Exceptional time and project management skills; with the ability to prioritize and deliver multiple complex initiatives independently
- Travel: Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time, including international travel to the US 1-2 times per year
What We Offer:
- Fully remote work
- At least one annual trip to the US for Summer Summit, with additional local events in Australia!
- New starter home office set up reimbursement ($800 AUD)
- 12 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers
- Monthly digital allowance for personal phone and internet costs ($185 AUD)
- Monthly home office tech stipend to upgrade or replace equipment ($40 AUD)
- Subsidised private health insurance through our preferred provider
- Stock options for all full-time employees
- Access to the BetterUp platform for coaching, personal, and professional growth
People from all culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples, are encouraged to apply.
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