Security Engineering manager

Unilever; Wirral; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company is seeking a Security Engineering Manager to oversee the cyber security technology stack. The role involves managing cyber security capabilities, ensuring alignment with business needs, and providing trusted technology-based solutions to mitigate risks. This full-time position promotes a diverse, inclusive workplace and seeks candidates who can contribute to continuous improvement within the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing cyber security capabilities and technology stacks.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with business and supplier partners.
• Strong understanding of ITIL processes for service management.

Responsibilities

• Manage cyber security capabilities and ensure gap identification.
• Support Proof-of-Concept projects with expertise and testing.
• Collaborate with teams to drive continuous improvement in capabilities.

Skills

Cyber Security Management

Collaboration with Business Owners

Service Management (ITIL)

Incident Management

Risk Identification

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

EDR/XDR

Threat Intelligence Platforms

Penetration Testing Platforms

Job description

Job Title: Security Engineering Manager

Location: Port Sunlight, UK

Work Level: WL2B

JOB PURPOSE

The Security Engineering Manager is responsible for deploying and managing the cyber security technology stack to ensure our key cyber risks are being appropriately managed. This requires collaboration between our Business Owners (i.e. who operate these capabilities) and our suppliers – all with the common goal of continuous improvement. This position will report to the Head of Security Engineering.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing our Cyber Security capabilities (in partnership with the relevant Business Owner) including SIEM, SOAR, CSPM, NDR, EDR / XDR, IDP, DAM, NAC, WAF, TVM, Email Security, Threat Intelligence Platforms, Security Validation Platforms, Penetration testing platforms, etc.


• Defining (in partnership with the relevant Business Owner) the requirements for our capability and identifying any gaps that require addressing.


• Partnering our Security Architecture colleagues in defining the capability roadmap.


• Supporting any Proof-of-Concept (POC) projects by providing expertise / advice, supporting the testing, and assisting in collating the results (including the creation of the business case where required).


• Being accountable for the deployment of our capability and ensure its adoption in all areas of the business including IT infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud, IT applications, OT, and IoT.


• Accountable for Service Management of our cyber security capabilities through our defined framework (e.g. ITIL).


• Collaborating with our Business Owners (e.g. SOC, Threat Intelligence, etc) and our suppliers to identify areas of improvement, optimisation, or opportunity - driving continuous improvement through our demand funnel.


• Accountable for raising incidents and issues with our suppliers and ensuring a quick resolution.


• Becoming a trusted advisor within the organisation that identifies areas of risk and provides technology-based solutions.

What we offer

Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.

Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self. To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (unilever.com).