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.