Head of Security Operations & Threat Response

Manchester Digital; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment platform company based in Manchester is seeking a Head of Security Operations. This role involves supporting the Chief Information Security Officer by managing security risks and leading the Security Operations team. The candidate will develop incident response strategies and communicate security measures effectively. The company offers a hybrid working model combined with numerous perks, aiming to create a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

28 to 31 days holiday entitlement

Matched pension contributions up to 8%

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private healthcare and dental plan

Free gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Expert understanding and knowledge of Information Security risk management tools.
• Extensive experience of Information Security standards and frameworks.
• Experience in security role in financial services or e-commerce environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Security Operations team.
• Develop and maintain incident response framework and playbooks.
• Communicate security posture through regular reporting.

Skills

Expert understanding of Information Security risk management

Extensive experience of Information Security standards

Knowledge of security investigations best practice

Strong awareness of Cloud services

Excellent attention to detail

Education

Degree in Information Security or related field

Tools

Microsoft Purview

SIEM solutions

Endpoint protection tools

Job description

A leading investment platform company based in Manchester is seeking a Head of Security Operations. This role involves supporting the Chief Information Security Officer by managing security risks and leading the Security Operations team. The candidate will develop incident response strategies and communicate security measures effectively. The company offers a hybrid working model combined with numerous perks, aiming to create a collaborative working environment.