Detection, Engineering & Automation Manager

IT Security Engineering Manager (Detection & Automation) The Package:-  To circa £105k + 20% bonus scheme + Exc Benefits Location :- Hybrid model with 2 - 3 days a week in their Tadworth office The Role:- An Exciting Cyber Security Engineering Manager opportunity, where 80% of your time will be within a hands-on capacity & 20% on Team Management. You will primarily be focusing on improving the IT Security Detection piece & Automation processes & looking at best practices moving forward. This will in turn, free up time, for your team to focus on real time cyber threats, as & when they happen. This is based within Microsoft Technologies, such as Sentinel & MS Defender & KQL, although other technologies will be considered for the right person As such, the role would suit someone, whom is either already within a similar Cyber Security management role or could be in a Team Leader/similiar position & ready to step up & take more responsibility. Primarily, it is about being heavily involved in the practical aspect of the day-to-day IT security Operations. Selection Of Day to Day Duties:- Lead and manage a global Security Detection, Automation and Engineering service. Manage the development of new security detection use-cases within automation to address emerging threats/vulnerabilities Lead and manage a team of 8 global Engineers. Own/direct delivery prioritisation, ensuring sprint planning and team output align to the function roadmap, business priorities, and risk‑based value delivery. Influence the security roadmap development that strengthen the function's strategic direction. Lead and oversee the maintenance and management of security solutions / services such as with Sentinel, Defender, ServiceNow etc. What are we looking for:- Background in a similar Cyber Security Operations leadership role Knowledge of managing and maintaining security tools within a global environment. Hands-on Cyber Security Operations in Detection/Automation Experience developing detection security use-case (KQL knowledge a bonus but not essential) Experience  leading SOAR & Automation activities Experience working with Microsoft security tools including Sentinel & Defender would be an advantage Full Job description & further details available upon application & successful shortlisting