Head of Security Operations & Engineering – Flutter Functions

Jobtailor; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior leader to develop and run Security Operations and Engineering teams, securing global services and setting the Cloud Security Strategy. You will manage vendor relationships with AWS, Wiz, CrowdStrike, Cata Networks, Cribl, and Splunk, and promote AI-augmented detection and response.

You will mentor incident teams, align roadmaps with DevSecOps, drive governance with Data Protection, Risk and Audit, and report on SIEM tooling and security services across the Flutter

Qualifications

• Senior technology leadership experience in online/eCommerce environments.
• Proven ability to build, lead and transform security teams at scale.
• Deep knowledge of SOC, Network, Identity, Application and Data security.
• Experience with DevSecOps and Agile methodologies.
• Cloud platform expertise across AWS, GCP, and Azure is essential.
• Strong executive communication and change leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead Security Operations and Engineering teams securing global services.
• Form part of Technology Operations leadership and execute Cloud Security Strategy.
• Manage vendor relationships with AWS, Wiz, CrowdStrike, Cata Networks, Cribl, Splunk.
• Adopt AI in detection and response capabilities and lead incident response.
• Establish AI-augmented risk and vulnerability management practices.
• Liaise with Data Protection, Risk, and Audit to meet compliance standards.
• Develop SOC capabilities to respond to AI-based threats at machine speed.
• Align roadmaps and establish DevSecOps best practices.
• Mentor teams, provide training, and enable knowledge transfer.
• Establish processes, policies, and KPI reporting for tooling and systems.

Skills

SOC Management

Security Operations

Incident Response

Cloud Security Strategy

Leadership & Mentoring

Communication with Execs

Change Management

DevSecOps

AI in Security

Tools

AWS

Wiz

CrowdStrike

Cata Networks

Cribl

Splunk

Job description

• Develop and lead Security Operations and Engineering teams securing global services
• Form part of the Technology Operations leadership team and set and execute the Cloud Security Strategy
• Manage vendor relationships with AWS, Wiz, CrowdStrike, Cata Networks, Cribl, and Splunk
• Adopt Agentic AI in detection and response capabilities
• Lead and support security incidents and mentor teams in incident scenarios
• Establish AI-augmented risk and vulnerability management practices
• Liaise with Data Protection, Risk, and Audit teams to meet requirements and security compliance and regulatory standards
• Develop SOC capabilities to respond to AI-based threats at machine speed
• Align technology roadmaps and establish DevSecOps best practices
• Engage with security leaders across brands to share knowledge
• Provide training, mentoring, consulting, and knowledge transfer
• Establish processes, procedures, policies, and KPI reporting for tooling and systems
• Promote continuous improvement through service enhancements and agentic automation of manual tasks

Requirements

• Experience operating in a senior technology role within a fast-paced online/eCommerce organisation
• Extensive experience building, leading, and transforming teams
• Extensive experience with Security Operations Centres (SOC), Network, Identity, Application, and Data security
• Experience with DevSecOps, including code pipeline security and Agile philosophies/models
• Strong understanding of configuration management and automation systems
• Subject matter expertise in security technologies, with demonstrable experience developing and implementing them
• Good understanding of cloud infrastructure platforms, including AWS, GCP, and Azure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including communication with executive leadership
• Powerful analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to clarify and assess issues independently and prioritize workload effectively
• Competence in business change and driving change across large organisations
• Proven track record delivering solutions with an outcome/value focus and leading at scale against strategic objectives
• Excellent understanding of Service Management and Service Lifecycle frameworks
• Curiosity and openness toward AI and emerging technologies, with willingness to continuously learn, adapt, share knowledge, and collaborate with AI tools
• Ability to work across Flutter UK & Ireland office locations

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading Security Operations and Engineering teams, developing and executing Cloud Security Strategies, and managing vendor relationships with key security technology providers. Proficient in establishing DevSecOps best practices and AI-augmented risk management to enhance security posture and compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Security Operations Centre (SOC) Management
• Cloud Security Strategy Development
• DevSecOps Implementation
• Vendor Relationship Management
• AI-Augmented Risk Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Security Operations
• Network Security
• Identity Security
• Application Security
• Data Security
• Configuration Management
• Automation Systems
• Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Incident Response
• Service Management

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Analytical Problem-Solving
• Change Management
• Mentoring and Training
• Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• ECommerce
• Agile Methodologies
• Service Lifecycle Frameworks
• AI Technologies
• Security Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• AWS
• Wiz
• CrowdStrike
• Cata Networks
• Cribl
• Splunk