Managed Services Security Manager

Managed Services Security Manager

Educational qualifications

•Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent related work experience.•Master in Cybersecurity (Good to have)•

Work experience

•  Minimum 10 years of experience in the cybersecurity field.

·  At least 4 years in a leadership capacity within an MSSP or SOC environment.

·  Hands-on experience with:

·Microsoft Sentinel (KQL, analytics rules, playbooks)·CrowdStrike Falcon·Microsoft Defender for Endpoint·Microsoft Defender AV / Firewall / BitLocker·Microsoft Purview·Digital Guardian·Entra ID

·  Experience overseeing deployment, configuration, and operational management of enterprise security tools.

·  Proven experience managing major security incidents and guiding incident response efforts.

·  Experience leading and mentoring technical teams.

·  Strong background in client-facing advisory, presenting security findings, and stakeholder management.

·  Experience applying security frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001.

The ideal candidate will:

·  Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Managed Services Security Engineers.

·  Oversee successful deployment, configuration, and ongoing management of the core security stack:

·CrowdStrike·Microsoft Defender Suite·Microsoft Purview·Microsoft Sentinel·Digital Guardian

·  Act as the primary technical advisor for key clients, conducting strategic reviews and presenting recommendations.

·  Command and control major security incidents and guide the team’s response efforts.

·  Drive enhancement of Managed Services offerings through automation, process optimization, and service innovation.

·  Develop and enforce security strategies, governance, policies, and procedures.

·  Build strong, trusted relationships with clients.

·  Lead multiple diverse teams across client engagements.

·  Support strategic growth initiatives and new service offerings.

 

 

Educational qualifications

•Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent related work experience.•Master in Cybersecurity (Good to have)•

Work experience

•  Minimum 10 years of experience in the cybersecurity field.

·  At least 4 years in a leadership capacity within an MSSP or SOC environment.

·  Hands-on experience with:

·Microsoft Sentinel (KQL, analytics rules, playbooks)·CrowdStrike Falcon·Microsoft Defender for Endpoint·Microsoft Defender AV / Firewall / BitLocker·Microsoft Purview·Digital Guardian·Entra ID

·  Experience overseeing deployment, configuration, and operational management of enterprise security tools.

·  Proven experience managing major security incidents and guiding incident response efforts.

·  Experience leading and mentoring technical teams.

·  Strong background in client-facing advisory, presenting security findings, and stakeholder management.

·  Experience applying security frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001.

The ideal candidate will:

·  Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Managed Services Security Engineers.

·  Oversee successful deployment, configuration, and ongoing management of the core security stack:

·CrowdStrike·Microsoft Defender Suite·Microsoft Purview·Microsoft Sentinel·Digital Guardian

·  Act as the primary technical advisor for key clients, conducting strategic reviews and presenting recommendations.

·  Command and control major security incidents and guide the team’s response efforts.

·  Drive enhancement of Managed Services offerings through automation, process optimization, and service innovation.

·  Develop and enforce security strategies, governance, policies, and procedures.

·  Build strong, trusted relationships with clients.

·  Lead multiple diverse teams across client engagements.

·  Support strategic growth initiatives and new service offerings.

 

 

Mandatory Certification Required:

•Professional security certifications such as:•CISSP•CISM•GCIH•CCFA (Crowdstrike Certified Falcon Admin)•Microsoft SC-200•Microsoft SC-100

 

Technical Skills Required:

Deep hands-on expertise with:

·Microsoft Sentinel (KQL, Analytics Rules, Playbooks, automation)·CrowdStrike Falcon·Microsoft Defender for Endpoint·Microsoft Defender AV / Firewall / BitLocker·Microsoft Purview·Digital Guardian

Strong capability in:

·Deploying, configuring, and managing SIEM/SOAR technologies·Leading technical security investigations and incident response·Microsoft cloud security stack, including Entra ID

Understanding of industry security frameworks:

·NIST·MITRE ATT&CK·ISO 27001

·  Ability to act as a technical authority for advanced security technologies across multiple clients.

 

Behavioral / team skills

 

·  Strong team leadership and mentoring skills.

·  Ability to manage and coordinate multiple diverse teams across different clients.

·  Exceptional communication and presentation abilities for both technical and non-technical audiences.

·  Strong client engagement and relationship-building skills.

·  Ability to handle major security incidents with calm, control, and structured execution.

·  Strategic mindset with the ability to drive service improvements and innovation.

·  Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic Managed Services environments.

Experience Level

Mid Level