Head of Security Operations

Job DescriptionMake sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below.We're looking for an experienced Head of Security Operations to join our L&G CISO team.This is a highly varied role where you'll lead and manage the day‑to‑day operations of the Security Operations Centre (SOC); this includes triaging the latest threat intelligence, ensuring incidents are responded to effectively and setting the detection and response strategy.If you're looking for an exciting and varied role where you'll be supported in your ongoing professional development and get to lead a team of highly motivated and dedicated security professionals, then this could be the ideal next move for youDriving the development of Threat Intelligence services, ensuring Strategic, Tactical and Operational Threat Intelligence is collated and consumed effectively to help ensure Legal & General’s key assets are protectedEnsuring there is effective management of incident response activities by advising on incident identification, assessment, classification, escalation, investigation, mitigation, monitoring and reporting to help ensure Legal and General’s cyber incidents are managed in a timely and effectively manner to limit impactLeading, motivating and developing employees at all levels to maintain a high performing team cultureActing as the primary interface between Legal and General and the SOC service providers and ensuring they meet contractually defined Service Level Agreements; by monitoring process adherence and identifying continuous improvement activities needed to achieve operational performance and risk management objectives related to the SOCEnsuring the Security Operation strategy and roadmaps are fit for the future across Data Security, Threat Intelligence, Detection and Response and Cybercrime activitiesDefining and collecting metrics / KPIs and periodically reporting to leadership on SOC events / incidents and overall effectiveness of the security operations programme to help ensure SOC metrics are in line with Legal & General’s risk appetiteQualificationsPrevious experience in running a high performing Security Operations team ideally in a regulated environmentExtensive knowledge and experience in utilising various security operations tools, technologies and processes including SIEM, MITRE and XDR/EDRPrevious experience of effective utilisation of Threat Intelligence within Security OperationsExperience of developing, writing and implementing effective strategies within Security OperationsYou should also have experience in leading security operational meetings with key internal and external stakeholders and managing relationship with service providersExperience in global delivery operations support model (e.g. 24-7 / 16-8)Any Information Security and/or Information Technology industry certifications (CISSP, CISM or equivalent) would be a huge plusBenefitsThe opportunity to participate in our annual, performance‑related bonus plan and valuable share schemesGenerous pension contributionLife assuranceHealthcare Plan (permanent employees only)At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holidayCompetitive family leaveParticipate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand‑new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)There are the many discounts we offer – both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and onlineIn 2023, some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heartAdditional InformationAt L&G, we believe it's possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all.If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time, term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand, we accommodate requests when we can.It doesn’t matter if you don’t meet every single criterion in this advert. xpwpeyx Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our purpose.#J-18808-Ljbffr