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 disability insurance; a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off.
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