Head of Security Operations - Southampton - £76,500 + 10% Bonus

Head of Security Operations
We are seeking a Head of Security Operations to join our client's diverse and dynamic team. As a trusted partner to various sectors, this company are dedicated to enhancing quality of life through their expertise and data.

About The Role
If you are excited by the challenge of driving operational excellence, implementing cutting-edge solutions, maintaining robust digital security and want to really have an impact, then this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Security Operations Centre (SOC) Manager to join their team and their maturity journey.

They will be looking to you, as their Head of Security Operations, to build and lead their 24/7 SOC. you'll report directly into the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and support in delivering their strategic goals.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has experience in managing and leading a 24/7 SOC, leading the development and implementation of a security operations strategy, and is an inspirational people leader.

This is a newly created role and you'll have an opportunity to make a significant impact.

What They re Looking For
They are looking for someone that can demonstrate skills and experience in:

• Leading the development and implementation of a security operations strategy (including but not limited to Security Operations Centre (SOC), Vulnerability Management and Security Engineering)
• Driving the maturity of Security Operations function using industry standard models such as SOC-CMM maturity model
• Experience in managing of a 24/7 SOC capability (monitoring and response) using Managed Service Provider(s) and in-house staff
• Strong and effective interpersonal skills
• Track record of growing, leading and developing high performing remote teams
• Excellent communication skills
• Leading responses to cyber security incidents (CSIRT)
• Oversight and vendor management of Managed Service Provider(s), providing visible and effective leadership and governance across the outsourced provider
• Management of Microsoft SIEM platform and Microsoft security tools
• Providing regular and detailed operational metrics that show conformance to SLAs/OKRs
• Fostering innovation, creativity, collaboration, and professional growth of a Security Operations function

• Formal security certification eg GIAC Security Operations Certified (GSOC), GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON), CISSP, CISM
• Appropriate Microsoft certifications eg Azure Cyber Security Architect Expert (SC-100)