Security Operations and Cyber Manager

Alfasystems; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Lead to enhance their Security Operations. You will manage critical relationships, oversee the implementation of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services, and develop cyber talent. The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of experience in Information Security, with significant exposure to AWS and enterprise security architectures. This role supports hybrid working and offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension contribution match up to 6%

Private health insurance

Income protection

5 paid days for training

3 paid days for volunteering

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Information Security and Cyber Security roles.
• 5+ years of experience in a Security Operations Centre.
• 2+ years in a lead or manager role within a Security Operations Centre.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with outsourced Security Operation Centers.
• Provide an integrated Managed Detection and Response (MDR) capability.
• Lead the Security Operations team in audits and documentation.

Skills

Enterprise security architecture

Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services

AWS Services

Security monitoring techniques

Cyber Incident Response

Education

Bachelor's degree from a leading university

Tools

Enterprise SIEM tool

Job description

* Manage the key relationships with counterparts in Alfa's outsourced Security Operation Centers.* Develop and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the Security Operations Team.* Develop the cyber talent within the Security Operations Team.* Provide an integrated Managed Detection, and Response (MDR) capability for Alfa covering: + Alfa's Corporate Environment. + Alfa Cloud (industry leading single tenant SaaS solution for Alfa's clients, hosted using AWS infrastructure).* Leading for Alfa on any major Cyber Security Incident Response.* Explaining Alfa's Managed Detection, and Response (MDR) capability to auditors, clients, and prospects.* Identify and document requirements* Define the solution* Project manage the implementation* Define maintenance requirements including software and hardware updates* Define and implement monitoring, configuration management, integration and reporting requirements* Design and implement resilience and disaster recovery* Develop standard operating procedures* Document and hand over to business as usual.* Contribute to the development and maintenance of Alfa's documented Information Security Management System (ISMS) in the areas of. Security Operations and Cyber Security.* Lead the Security Operations team in providing answers and supporting collateral as part of client and prospect questionnaires and due diligence covering Cyber Security and Security Operations.* Contribute to audit fieldwork by providing walkthroughs of Security Operations and Cyber Security processes, documentation and controls.* Bachelors degree from a leading university.* Experience in enterprise security architecture and systems.* Proven knowledge of security standards, controls, processes and tools in a enterprise environment.* Extensive knowledge and experience of a lead role on a Security Operations Team providing Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services covering AWS infrastructure, at considerable scale, using native AWS Services such as: + CloudTrail. + CloudWatch. + Customer Incident Response Team (CIRT). + GuardDuty. + Security Hub + Security Incident Response. + VPC flow logs.* Good knowledge and use of at least one enterprise SIEM tool.* Good knowledge and practical application of Security monitoring techniques.* Some level of exposure to Cyber Incident Response, possibly in a previous role.* Knowledge of security industry technical frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001:2022, ISO 27002:2022, CIS 20, and guidelines produced by NIST and OWASP.* Capable of working independently on technical projects.* Minimum 7 years prior experience in Information Security and Cyber Security roles.* Minimum 5 years prior experience in working in a Security Operations Centre.* Minimum 2 years prior experience of a lead role, or manager role within a Security Operations Centre.* Support you in flexible hybrid working* 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and flexible cultural days* Pension contribution match up to 6%* Provide private health insurance and access to private GP* Support you with enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave with family-friendly policies* Provide Income protection* Provide Life, disability and worldwide travel insurance* Offer interest free loans of up to £10,000 after probation period* Offer Gympass given access to a range of health and wellbeing gyms, classes and apps* Support you in pursuing membership of professional bodies* Offer 5 days per year to attend training* Offer 3 paid days of volunteering per year