Orange Cyberdefense is the expert cyber security business unit of the Orange Group, providing security consulting, solutions and services to organisations around the globe. We strive to protect freedom and build a safer digital society. We are looking for a Technical Services Team Lead to join our team in the UK.
Working as Technical Professional Services Team Lead
The Technical Professional Services Team Lead, reporting directly to the UK Head of Professional Services, is responsible for leading and managing a team of skilled consultants. This role ensures the successful delivery of technical assessments, installations, onboarding MSS services, and comprehensive design and architecture services to Orange Cyberdefense UK’s ss.
The Technical Professional Services team specialises in providing advanced technical security consultancy across a diverse range of client solutions, technologies, and systems. Their expertise encompasses areas such as cloud and endpoint systems, applications, hosts, firewalls, mobile applications, and associated policies and procedures, ensuring the highest level of security and compliance.
Balancing both team leadership (50%) and billable consultancy activities (50%), As a player/manager role, the Team Lead not only drives team performance but also participates in hands-on delivery of critical Technical Professional Services engagements when required. This dual responsibility ensures both strategic oversight and operational excellence, while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, technical leadership, and a growth mindset.
Key responsibilities:
* Oversee the daily operations of the Technical Professional Services Team, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of services.
* Provide accurate and timely reporting of team KPIs, utilisation statistics, and activity to the UK Executive Team.
* Actively participate in client engagements, dedicating 50% of your time to billable consultancy activities such as Tech assessments (e.g., security health checks, audits, and compliance reviews.
* Review and approve critical documentation, including Statements of Work (SoWs), proposals, designs, and reports.
* Support the team in representing Orange Cyberdefense UK at key client and industry events, driving the organisation's presence and influence.
* Ensure all Technical Professional Services engagements are delivered to a high standard of quality and professionalism.
What we expect from you:
* Extensive experience with key vendors across a wide range of security solutions, including: Palo Alto, Check Point, F5, Cisco, Fortinet, Varonis, Zscaler, Netskope.
* Solid experience as a cybersecurity consultancy, delivering project-based professional services, focusing on security strategy, risk assessments, solution design, and implementation while completing on time and within budget.
* Experience with security auditing tools, Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS), and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) technologies.
* Strong knowledge of defensive security technologies, including firewalls, endpoint protection, and intrusion prevention systems
* Experience in designing and deploying security solutions for complex, multi-cloud, and hybrid environments.
* In-depth experience across multiple roles within the security industry, including SecOps, Sales, Pre-Sales and Security Consulting.
* Hands-on team leadership and management experience, including coaching and developing direct reports through training and mentorship to meet business goals and growth.
By joining one of the world’s leading cyber security companies, you will be offered the following:
* An opportunity to join a forward-thinking company, and a supportive work environment
* Competitive salary
* Private medical healthcare
* Health cash plan
* Company pension
* Life insurance
* Income protection insurance
* Company events several times a year
* Employee discount scheme
Please send your CV for immediate consideration.
Orange Cyberdefense are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all people, regardless of their race, sex, disability, age, religion, or sexual orientation.