A leading Microsoft MSSP is seeking a Security Engineering Lead to guide a high‑performing team and play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's security services. This position offers a balanced blend of leadership and technical influence, with a 50/50 split between people management and hands‑on involvement.
The successful candidate will manage a team of five specialists across SecDevOps and Security Engineering, ensuring they are supported, motivated, and delivering consistently strong outcomes. While the role is not fully hands‑on, it requires someone with the technical depth to step in when needed, provide architectural direction, and bring credibility to client engagements and bid activity.
Key Responsibilities
Leading, mentoring, and developing a mixed team of SecDevOps and Security Engineering professionals
Acting as the senior escalation point for complex technical challenges
Providing architectural guidance and ensuring best practice across the Microsoft security stack
Supporting pre‑sales efforts, contributing to bid responses, and representing the security function in client discussions
Driving continuous improvement across tooling, processes, and delivery standards
Ensuring the team remains aligned with evolving Microsoft security capabilities and industry trends
Skills and Experience
Proven leadership experience within a security engineering or SecDevOps environment
Strong technical grounding in the Microsoft Security ecosystem, ideally including Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, and KQL
Ability to balance people management with hands‑on technical credibility
Experience within an MSSP or consultancy environment is highly advantageous
Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
A collaborative, proactive approach with a passion for developing high‑performing teams