SecOps Manager

Talent Smart

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Security Operations Manager to lead a security operations team. As a Security Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day security operations, implementing security measures, and mitigating security risks. Your expertise in cybersecurity, incident response, and team leadership will be crucial in ensuring the protection of the organisation’s assets, information, and systems.

Responsibilities:

• Security Operations Leadership: Lead and manage the security operations team, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback to ensure the team’s effectiveness and efficiency.
• Incident Response Management: Develop and implement incident response procedures to promptly identify, assess, and respond to security incidents. Lead the team in conducting thorough investigations and root cause analysis of incidents.
• Security Monitoring: Oversee security monitoring and threat detection processes, leveraging security information and event management (SIEM) and other security tools to proactively identify and address potential security threats.
• Vulnerability Management: Coordinate vulnerability assessments and penetration testing activities. Work with relevant teams to prioritize and remediate identified vulnerabilities.
• Security Policies and Procedures: Establish and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures in line with industry best practices and compliance requirements.
• Security Incident Reporting: Provide timely and accurate reports on security incidents, threat trends, and the effectiveness of security measures to senior management.
• Security Awareness Training: Collaborate with the training team to conduct security awareness programs for employees, ensuring that security policies and practices are understood and followed.
• Security Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant security regulations, standards, and frameworks (eg, GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST).
• Security Tool Evaluation and Deployment: Assess and recommend security tools and technologies to enhance the organization’s security posture. Oversee the deployment and integration of security solutions.
• Budget Management: Manage the security operations budget, making cost-effective decisions for security investments and initiatives.
• Collaboration and Incident Coordination: Collaborate with IT teams, legal, HR, and other relevant stakeholders during security incidents and investigations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC are preferred.
• Proven experience in security operations management and cybersecurity, with a track record of successful incident response and security incident management.
• Strong knowledge of security technologies, including SIEM, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection, and security analytics tools.
• Experience with vulnerability assessment tools and vulnerability management processes.
• Understanding of security best practices, standards, and frameworks.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and data protection laws.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate the security operations team.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively under pressure.

If you are a highly skilled Security Operations Manager with a proven track record in cybersecurity and incident response, and you are passionate about safeguarding an organisation’s critical assets, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and lead the charge in ensuring the security and resilience of our organisation’s information and systems.

Client details omitted for confidentiality purposes further details provided on progression of application.