Manager - Microsoft Security Engineering
Manager, Microsoft Security Engineering, EMEA Location: Remote, United Kingdom
The Manager, Microsoft Security Engineering, EMEA role sits within Deployment Engineering and reports to the Director of Security Engineering. The role is responsible for leading a dedicated team of security engineers to deliver the implementation of modern SOC technologies across the Microsoft Security, Azure, CrowdStrike, and SentinelOne ecosystems.
This position drives the successful onboarding of BlueVoyant Managed Service and Professional Service clients through effective team management, strategic planning, and project execution. It requires experience in security architecture, team leadership, and client-facing service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, manage, and mentor the Deployment Engineering team within the EMEA region.
Ensure BlueVoyant customers receive world-class service during Microsoft deployment activities and ongoing support.
Align security engineering and implementation activities with BlueVoyant MDR service offerings and overall mission.
Enable successful client transitions to BlueVoyant managed services through effective implementation.
Drive improvements in people, processes, and technologies supporting Microsoft services implementation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Security Architecture, Product Management, Project Management, Sales Engineering, SOC Engineering) to advance the overall product line.
Coordinate with other delivery regions (North America, Asia Pacific) to ensure global consistency.
Stay current on security product lines and industry trends through continuous learning and skill development.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
Proven experience in technical team leadership and management.
Strong expertise in Microsoft security solutions.
Familiarity with Microsoft XDR and Zero Trust Architecture models.
Deep understanding of MDR services, processes, and technologies.
Operational knowledge of SOC activities.
Hands-on experience with technical controls such as SIEM, EDR, case management, documentation, and code management solutions.
Security architecture experience in large, complex client-facing environments.
Ability to manage high-pressure situations professionally and productively.
Strong customer engagement skills for requirements gathering and feedback.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex technical topics clearly.
Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, including working effectively with globally distributed teams.
Ownership mindset with proven ability to deliver business objectives in partnership with diverse teams.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience:
10+ years of technical experience in cybersecurity.
2+ years of experience leading technical teams in a team lead or management capacity.
Microsoft certifications (e.g., M365 Security Administrator, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Azure Administrator) preferred.
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, SINA, CISA, GIAC, and SABSA preferred.
Broad experience across multiple cybersecurity domains, including; Risk Management, Security Architecture & Engineering, Network Security, Identity & Access Management, Security Assessment & Testing, Security Operations, Software Development Security.
About BlueVoyant At BlueVoyant, we recognize that effective cyber security requires active prevention and defense across both your organization and supply chain. Our proprietary data, analytics, and technology, coupled with deep expertise, works as a force multiplier to secure your full ecosystem. Accuracy! Actionability! Timeliness! Scalability! Led by CEO, Jim Rosenthal, BlueVoyant’s highly skilled team includes former government cyber officials with extensive frontline experience in responding to advanced cyber threats on behalf of the National Security Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Unit 8200, and GCHQ, together with private sector experts. BlueVoyant services utilize large real-time datasets with industry leading analytics and technologies. Founded in 2017 by Fortune 500 executives, including Executive Chairman, Tom Glocer, and former Government cyber officials, BlueVoyant is headquartered in New York City and has offices in Maryland, Tel Aviv, San Francisco, London, Budapest, and Latin America. BlueVoyant uses AI-assisted tools within our applicant tracking system to help identify candidates whose experience and skills best match the requirements of a role. This technology provides hiring teams with additional insights to support fair and efficient hiring decisions. Please note that all applications are reviewed by a member of our hiring team, and final hiring decisions are made by humans, not AI. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that AI tools may assist in the evaluation of your resume as part of the recruitment process. For more information on how we process your personal data, please review our Candidate Privacy Notice available at https://www.bluevoyant.com/candidate-privacy-notice. All employees must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom. BlueVoyant provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, BlueVoyant complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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Manager - Microsoft Security Engineering
Manager, Microsoft Security Engineering, EMEA Location: Remote, United Kingdom
The Manager, Microsoft Security Engineering, EMEA role sits within Deployment Engineering and reports to the Director of Security Engineering. The role is responsible for leading a dedicated team of security engineers to deliver the implementation of modern SOC technologies across the Microsoft Security, Azure, CrowdStrike, and SentinelOne ecosystems.
This position drives the successful onboarding of BlueVoyant Managed Service and Professional Service clients through effective team management, strategic planning, and project execution. It requires experience in security architecture, team leadership, and client-facing service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, manage, and mentor the Deployment Engineering team within the EMEA region.
Ensure BlueVoyant customers receive world-class service during Microsoft deployment activities and ongoing support.
Align security engineering and implementation activities with BlueVoyant MDR service offerings and overall mission.
Enable successful client transitions to BlueVoyant managed services through effective implementation.
Drive improvements in people, processes, and technologies supporting Microsoft services implementation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Security Architecture, Product Management, Project Management, Sales Engineering, SOC Engineering) to advance the overall product line.
Coordinate with other delivery regions (North America, Asia Pacific) to ensure global consistency.
Stay current on security product lines and industry trends through continuous learning and skill development.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
Proven experience in technical team leadership and management.
Strong expertise in Microsoft security solutions.
Familiarity with Microsoft XDR and Zero Trust Architecture models.
Deep understanding of MDR services, processes, and technologies.
Operational knowledge of SOC activities.
Hands-on experience with technical controls such as SIEM, EDR, case management, documentation, and code management solutions.
Security architecture experience in large, complex client-facing environments.
Ability to manage high-pressure situations professionally and productively.
Strong customer engagement skills for requirements gathering and feedback.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex technical topics clearly.
Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, including working effectively with globally distributed teams.
Ownership mindset with proven ability to deliver business objectives in partnership with diverse teams.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience:
10+ years of technical experience in cybersecurity.
2+ years of experience leading technical teams in a team lead or management capacity.
Microsoft certifications (e.g., M365 Security Administrator, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Azure Administrator) preferred.
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, SINA, CISA, GIAC, and SABSA preferred.
Broad experience across multiple cybersecurity domains, including; Risk Management, Security Architecture & Engineering, Network Security, Identity & Access Management, Security Assessment & Testing, Security Operations, Software Development Security.
About BlueVoyant At BlueVoyant, we recognize that effective cyber security requires active prevention and defense across both your organization and supply chain. Our proprietary data, analytics, and technology, coupled with deep expertise, works as a force multiplier to secure your full ecosystem. Accuracy! Actionability! Timeliness! Scalability! Led by CEO, Jim Rosenthal, BlueVoyant’s highly skilled team includes former government cyber officials with extensive frontline experience in responding to advanced cyber threats on behalf of the National Security Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Unit 8200, and GCHQ, together with private sector experts. BlueVoyant services utilize large real-time datasets with industry leading analytics and technologies. Founded in 2017 by Fortune 500 executives, including Executive Chairman, Tom Glocer, and former Government cyber officials, BlueVoyant is headquartered in New York City and has offices in Maryland, Tel Aviv, San Francisco, London, Budapest, and Latin America. BlueVoyant uses AI-assisted tools within our applicant tracking system to help identify candidates whose experience and skills best match the requirements of a role. This technology provides hiring teams with additional insights to support fair and efficient hiring decisions. Please note that all applications are reviewed by a member of our hiring team, and final hiring decisions are made by humans, not AI. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that AI tools may assist in the evaluation of your resume as part of the recruitment process. For more information on how we process your personal data, please review our Candidate Privacy Notice available at https://www.bluevoyant.com/candidate-privacy-notice. All employees must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom. BlueVoyant provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, BlueVoyant complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
BlueVoyant Candidate Privacy Notice
To understand how we secure and manage your personal data upon submitting a job application, please see our Candidate Privacy Notice, which can be found here - Candidate Privacy Notice