Cyber Defence SOC Transformation Lead

3 months ago

London, United Kingdom Vodafone Full time

Role title: Cyber Defence SOC Transformation Lead
Location: UK 

Role Purpose

In 2024, Vodafone will undertake a complex programme to both re-platform and modernise our
internal security operations and build next gen Cyber security operations services for Vodafone Business customers. Our vision is to underpin these capabilities with integrated technology platforms and SOC capabilities.

The Security Operations Centre Transformation Lead will play a pivotal role dedicated to supporting the Security Operations Centre Senior Manager in the comprehensive transformation of the Security Operations Center (SOC) to enhance its effectiveness, scalability, and alignment with global cybersecurity objectives. This role is instrumental in driving the integration and optimization of advanced SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) solutions, SOAR (Security Orchestration Automation Response), Analytics and associated security tools. 
In addition to transformation support, the SOC Transformation Lead holds overarching responsibility for the detection engineering function, developing advanced threat detection strategies and ensuring robust security monitoring capabilities across the global organisation. This includes identifying essential log sources based on security requirements and threat models alongside ensuring these are effectively logged and monitored within our security tooling and SIEM. The role encompasses both tactical and strategic elements, ensuring day-to-day operational efficiency while contributing to long-term security strategies and driving continuous improvement in security operations.
The SOC Transformation Lead plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and completeness of security monitoring by regularly reviewing and updating log collection processes to adapt to new threats, technologies, and compliance requirements. 
A large part of the role will be to work with the SOC Modernisation Programme & Technical Leads to co-ordinate the programme activities from a SOC perspective, bringing together the appropriate people from Cyber Defence to enable programme progress.
This role will sit within the Central Cyber Defence Leadership Team and will report directly to the Cyber Security Operations Senior Manager and will be expected to contribute to the Cyber Security strategy and objectives.

What you’ll do

Key Accountabilities and Decision Ownership:

The role accountabilities are not limited to, but will include: Transformation Execution: Accountable for the successful implementation and operationalisation of the SOC Modernisation transformation project achieving defined deliverables and timelines. Detection Engineering Output: Ensure the detection engineering function delivers high quality design and playbooks.  Operational efficiency: Maintain and enhance the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the SOC during and after the transformation process.  Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in playbook, process simplification, detection methodologies and overall, SOC operations adjusting documentation and processes as needed.  Team proficiency: Ensure SOC Team members are proficient in new tools, technologies and detection engineering practices through ongoing training and development initiatives. 

Who you are

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

Essential

5+ years of relevant professional experience. 2+ years of experience working within a security operations centre in a leading role.  2+ years of experience working within a leadership role. Ability to shape a vision and communicate Strong analytical skills, combined with business judgment and ability to communicate with all levels of management Ability to lead teams across multi-functional boundaries The ability to be an effective team player Strategy & Planning skills Strong business and financial acumen. Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills. Experience of project initiation, planning and governance  A customer-focused, responsive, and transparent attitude. Experience in driving change and transformation with a future focused mindset.

What's in it for you

Who we are

You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.

As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom or _VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social, or marital status.

Together we can.

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