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Posted 12 June, 2026

Managed Services Security Manager

KPMG
Bangalore,Karnataka,IN,560103 Full Time
Reference: 218_549848_30041588

Educational qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent related work experience.
Master in Cybersecurity (Good to have)

Work experience

Minimum 10 years of experience in the cybersecurity field.

At least 4 years in a leadership capacity within an MSSP or SOC environment.

Hands-on experience with:

Microsoft Sentinel (KQL, analytics rules, playbooks)
CrowdStrike Falcon
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender AV / Firewall / BitLocker
Microsoft Purview
Digital Guardian
Entra ID

Experience overseeing deployment, configuration, and operational management of enterprise security tools.

Proven experience managing major security incidents and guiding incident response efforts.

Experience leading and mentoring technical teams.

Strong background in client-facing advisory, presenting security findings, and stakeholder management.

Experience applying security frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001.

The ideal candidate will:

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Managed Services Security Engineers.

Oversee successful deployment, configuration, and ongoing management of the core security stack:

CrowdStrike
Microsoft Defender Suite
Microsoft Purview
Microsoft Sentinel
Digital Guardian

Act as the primary technical advisor for key clients, conducting strategic reviews and presenting recommendations.

Command and control major security incidents and guide the team's response efforts.

Drive enhancement of Managed Services offerings through automation, process optimization, and service innovation.

Develop and enforce security strategies, governance, policies, and procedures.

Build strong, trusted relationships with clients.

Lead multiple diverse teams across client engagements.

Support strategic growth initiatives and new service offerings.

Mandatory Certification Required:

Professional security certifications such as:
CISSP
CISM
GCIH
CCFA (Crowdstrike Certified Falcon Admin)
Microsoft SC-200
Microsoft SC-100

Technical Skills Required:

Deep hands-on expertise with:

Microsoft Sentinel (KQL, Analytics Rules, Playbooks, automation)
CrowdStrike Falcon
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender AV / Firewall / BitLocker
Microsoft Purview
Digital Guardian

Strong capability in:

Deploying, configuring, and managing SIEM/SOAR technologies
Leading technical security investigations and incident response
Microsoft cloud security stack, including Entra ID

Understanding of industry security frameworks:

NIST
MITRE ATT&CK
ISO 27001

Ability to act as a technical authority for advanced security technologies across multiple clients.

Behavioral / team skills

Strong team leadership and mentoring skills.

Ability to manage and coordinate multiple diverse teams across different clients.

Exceptional communication and presentation abilities for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Strong client engagement and relationship-building skills.

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