Security Engineering Lead - Microsoft MSSP
Remote
Paying up to £70,000, depending on experience.
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
Remote based.
Must be eligible for SC Clearance
Paying up to 70,000, depending on experience.
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