IT Secruity Operations Coordinator

Owen Daniels Consultancy
Role: IT Security Operations Lead
Type: Permanent, Full-time
Locations: Hybrid – 2 days in Central London office
Competitive salary + Car allowance, generous Pension, bonus & other benefits

Our client is an internationally renowned mining corporation, boasting a diverse portfolio of valuable resources. They are looking for an IT Security Operations Lead to join their dynamic Information Management (IM) team and be at the forefront of driving digital transformation and security optimization within their enterprise.

As a Cyber/IT Security Operations Lead, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating security operations within their IT environment. Your responsibilities will include managing cyber defence technologies, coordinating incident response, and leading threat hunting efforts. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure the highest level of security across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a global team of IT security operations analysts, supporting their development and training.
• Select, deploy, and maintain cyber defence technologies such as Endpoint Detect and Response, Anti-Virus, SIEM, and SOAR.
• Monitor and manage the use of cyber defence tools, ensuring efficient performance and driving operational efficiency.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other documentation to support cyber operations.
• Respond to cyber-related incidents, coordinating remediation efforts and post-incident reviews.
• Enable threat hunting through the fusion of threat intelligence and business risk analysis.

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of network protocols, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Proficiency in securing operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and macOS.
• Knowledge of large-scale security technology deployments (SIEM/SOAR/EDR/NDR).
• Ability to lead technical teams and manage service providers effectively.
• Familiarity with threat intelligence sources and incident prioritization.
• Understanding of cybersecurity regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR, NIST).
• Working knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Understanding of relevant cybersecurity regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, NIST)

If you feel like this is a good match for your skill set and experience, please apply to the role for an initial chat to find out more!