Director, Agentic SOC & XDR Product Owner

**Job Description:**Agentic SOC & XDR Product Owner*Managed Security Service Provider***Reporting Structure**This role reports directly to the Global Product Line Leader for Cybersecurity Solutions.**Job Summary**Lead transformation and growth of managed Agentic SOC and XDR portfolios, driving the strategy for next-generation security operations and threat response services. Own the vision, develop the roadmap, and coordinate delivery of advanced managed security offerings tailored for diverse enterprise needs and evolving threats.**Key Responsibilities****Product Strategy & Vision*** Drive the strategy and execution for Agentic SOC modernization and XDR managed services, shaping differentiated value propositions for security clients.* Monitor industry trends, threat landscapes, and regulatory changes to develop innovative products and adaptive service models.* Drive investments in emerging threat detection techniques, automation, and service reliability to deliver a secure end-to-end solution.**Modular & Scalable Architecture*** Design modular service building blocks that enable flexible integration with partner technologies, support automation, and be replaced/upgraded without disruption.* Establish clear capability requirements for modular components that are easily upgradeable or replaceable, ensure strategic flexibility in response to evolving security threats and market demands.* Ensure product architecture supports Agentic SOC interoperability, XDR, and cloud-native capabilities.**Feature Management*** Define and manage new product introductions (NPI), feature sunsets, and end-of-life decisions based on threat intelligence, innovation, customer feedback, and industry standards.**Operations & Service Delivery*** Direct operational service design for Agentic SOC modernization, XDR, and managed threat hunting, ensuring 24/7 coverage, automation, and incident response efficiencies.* Integrate orchestration tools and agile methodologies for rapid service delivery adaption.* Prioritize alert tuning, workload balancing, and analyst enablement to maintain high Agentic SOC performance and reduce alert fatigue.**Product Lifecycle Management*** Oversee end-to-end lifecycle for Agentic SOC and XDR products: ideation, launch, enhancement, sunsetting, and EOL, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and incident response readiness.* Drive investment in threat detection techniques, automation, and service reliability.**Training & Enablement*** Develop enablement assets such as Agentic SOC playbooks, XDR runbooks, use cases, and competitive battlecards to train internal and partner teams.* Deliver Agentic SOC and XDR training aligned with NIST, MITRE, and industry best practices.**Cross-Functional Collaboration*** Collaborate closely with engineering, threat intelligence, detection science, Agentic SOC operations, marketing, sales, and customer success teams to ensure a cohesive, resilient security services strategy.* Support sales and pre-sales efforts and provide expertise on differentiating service features and integrations.**Market Research & Service Design*** Analyze market dynamics, security demands, and customer pain points to identify product opportunities and competitive gaps.* Segment requirements across regions and regulated verticals (e.g., critical infrastructure, healthcare, finance) to inform differentiated go-to-market strategies.**Customer Experience & Adoption*** Define the end-to-end XDR/SOC customer journey, onboarding processes, and time-to-value metrics, focusing on rapid, measurable security improvements.* Lead VOC (Voice of the Customer) efforts, integrating feedback for ongoing product refinement and journey improvement.**Partner Ecosystem & Innovation*** Identify and forge partnerships with leading security technology vendors (SIEM, EDR, XDR, threat intelligence).* Drive joint innovation initiatives and third-party integrations to expand service capabilities and address client-specific security needs.**Pricing & Revenue Modeling*** Develop and maintain competitive pricing models and list prices, integrating comprehensive cost and resource allocation definitions.* Partner with finance, sales, and delivery teams to implement value-based pricing strategies aimed at profitability and sustainable growth.**Product Marketing & GTM*** Create product positioning, messaging, and competitive strategy for Agentic SOC/XDR offerings.* Equip sales teams with messaging, demos, success stories, and battlecards.* Align product launches with broader Managed Security Services growth objectives.**Technology Partnerships & Integrations*** Define objectives for technology partnerships, supporting third-party integrations that enhance MDR and Agentic SOC service capabilities.* Lead co-innovation initiatives and manage strategic partner relationships to drive continuous service differentiation.**Core Technical Skills*** Solid understanding of Agentic SOC architectures, XDR solutions, SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, log management, and automation platforms.* Deep knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, ISO 27001) and threat intelligence concepts.* Experience with incident response, vulnerability management, and operational security workflows.* Familiar with cloud security and hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) .* Ability to analyze, forecast, and measure product success using key SOC/XDR metrics (detection rates, response times, customer adoption).**Product Management Expertise*** Demonstrated success in product vision, strategic planning, and roadmap development—especially for security operations solutions and managed services.* Proficiency with Agile, Scrum, or Kanban project management methodologies to drive continuous product delivery.* Experience in market and customer segmentation, persona mapping, and competitive analysis for cybersecurity products.* Service design and lifecycle management: launch, sustain, sunset, and evolve security products in alignment with business needs.**Analytical & Business Skills*** Strong data analytics and business modeling capabilities, including input and collaboration on pricing models, margin analysis, and revenue forecasting.* Ability to synthesize large volumes of operational, threat, and customer data to inform product decisions and optimize service delivery.* Partner and alliance management: researching, selecting, and integrating with technology providers and ecosystem partners.**Cross-Functional Leadership*** Proven collaboration across engineering, SecOps, XDR analysts, sales, marketing, customer success, and executive teams.* Exceptional communication skills—clarifying technical concepts for mixed audiences and influencing organizational outcomes.* Customer-centricity: Translating client feedback into product improvements and service enhancements.**Soft Skills & Personal Attributes*** Strategic thinking and vision, with the ability to balance long-term product goals and immediate business realities.* Adaptability to changing technology landscapes, threat environments, and regulatory compliance.* Resilience, stress management, and comfort with high-pressure incident environments.* Self-awareness, curiosity, and a commitment to innovation and continuous learning in cybersecurity and product management.Compensation at DXC is influenced by an array of factors, including but not limited to the experience, job-related knowledge, skills, competencies, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. A reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position is $139,200 - $289,000.Full-time hires are eligible to participate in the DXC benefit program. DXC offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits program which includes, but is not limited to, health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; employee wellness; life and
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