Security Engineering Lead

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.