Lead Security Operations Engineer
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Job description
This senior role will involve you in strategic decision-making, system implementations, and the adoption and testing of new processes and procedures which improve the security and robustness of QA's organisational infrastructure and associated IT systems.
As a Head of Cyber Security Operations you will be responsible for safeguarding QA from intrusion, security threats, security weaknesses, software bugs and exploits. You will be responsible for direct and virtual teams involved in keeping QA secure.
Role Responsibilities
Management of the Security Operations Centre service, ensuring resources are aligned to monitor and protect QA IT assets including 24/7 out of hours on call coverage.
Responsible for security event monitoring, incident response and cyber/threat intelligence across QA.
To respond rapidly and effectively to any IT security incidents, co-ordinating and managing them through to a successful conclusion.
Ensure that the monitoring, logging, and prevention toolsets are aligned to the needs of the security function/the business and are delivering best value.
Management of direct and virtual security related IT teams for the delivery of the security operations service and security related projects.
Work proactively to understand the threat landscape, how it could impact QA and introduce protective measures to reduce the business risk of a cyber-attack or internal threat.
Creation and execution of operational security related strategies to enhance the security of IT systems both on-prem and cloud.
Creation of reports, dashboards, metrics for SOC operations and presentation to senior management.
Oversight, planning and execution of vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, audits or related security assessment exercises (eg Red Team) to improve the security posture of the infrastructure, applications and services.
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Requirements
Experience working at a senior level within an information security, cyber security environment or Security Operations Centre.
Strong technical background with excellent knowledge of cyber security, computer networks and operating systems including firewalls, IDS/IPS, Active Directory, endpoint protection, Windows Server, networks and cloud services
Comprehensive knowledge or experience of information security principles, including risk assessment, intrusion detection, Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) tools, threat and vulnerability management
Detailed knowledge or experience of application or network based penetration testing tools and methodologies
Experience of incident response and/or security incident event management solutions, SOAR, UEBA
Benefits & conditions
You can find out more about us at https://www.qa.com/about/careers/
Your wellbeing matters to us. That's why we offer benefits designed to help you recharge and thrive, including:
27 days Annual Leave (4 days used for the festive closure) plus Bank Holidays
Medicash plan, Wellhub, Cycle to Work scheme
Private Medical Insurance at corporate rates
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Discounts Benefit Hub
2 Charity days per year
Pension Scheme
Early Friday Finish at 4pm
Our peopleWe are an equal opportunity employer, focused on promoting a welcoming and inclusive environment. We embrace diversity, welcome applications from all candidates and aim to support the career growth of everyone. This means no matter what your gender, age, ethnicity, beliefs, or sexual orientation, or if you are disabled or a carer, we welcome you and the different perspectives you bring to our diverse family. We're proud of the progress we've achieved over the last few years to build an inclusive culture and celebrate our diversity.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee that all applicants with a disability who meet the role criteria will progress to the next stage of the process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.
