Role overview:
Working for a security vendor, you'll be responsible for supporting the Head of SecOps in overseeing the company's Security Operations activity, improving and challenging existing processes and procedures in a very agile and fast moving information security environment.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
- Operate within a global team that takes responsibility for the security monitoring of key technologies and tools across the estate
- Lead and manage a team of Security Analysts & the Vulnerability management team
- Comfortable operating in a technical capacity performing hands-on incident response and supporting/managing SOC analysts
- Act as a SME in matters related threat and vulnerability management incl incident response
- Understand security incidents and the likely impact these will have on the business
- Define and report on KPIs with recommendations for improvement
- Identify security risks, threats and vulnerabilities of the company's network, systems, applications and new technology initiatives
- Implement and maintain operating run books, operating processes and procedures
- Help to develop and configure use cases, and alerting rules within SIEM technologies
- Mange the vulnerability management programme that includes vulnerability scanning, security testing, threat monitoring and data loss and leakage prevention
- Direct on-going threat intelligence activities
- Mentor and develop security analysts
Skills:
- Prior experience working/managing a SOC
- Demonstrable experience and operational knowledge of SIEM, firewalls, intrusion detection and vulnerability management systems/solutions
- Detailed understanding of Security Monitoring, Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability management and Incident Response
- Experience managing security incidents within a complex environment.
- Strong foundation in network security and common attack methodologies
- Exposure to user behaviour analytical tools is preferable
- Good understanding of common protocols such as HTTP, SMTP, SSL/TLS, SSH, DNS
- Must demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills to enable effective security incident and problem resolution
- Knowledge of latest threat trends and security landscape
Pre-requisites:
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to see the bigger picture
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence multiple stakeholders
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies coupled with a passion for cyber security
- Ability to self-motivate and define priorities to meet deadlines
- Good team-oriented interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively with a broad range of people and roles
Further info:
- Competitive salary & flex bens
- Flexible locations / remote
To apply:
Please either register your CV and complete the information fields requested or send your CV to referencing WDA154 and your current salary