Lead Operations Security Engineer

SCOR; Romania (PA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive workplace

Diverse talent support

Job summary

A leading global reinsurer is seeking an experienced Operations Security Lead to oversee security activities and ensure alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills in cloud, infrastructure, and endpoint security, along with leadership experience in coordinating security operations. Responsibilities include supervising a team, developing metrics, and supporting executive reporting. This role offers a chance to contribute to a diverse and inclusive company culture focused on innovative risk management solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading security operations teams across diverse environments.
• Ability to aggregate and analyze KPIs effectively.
• Proven track record of executive-level reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise operational security functions.
• Lead the Operations Security Engineering team and ensure goal alignment.
• Develop centralized dashboards and reporting tools.
• Support the CISO with executive-level reporting.
• Oversee email, endpoint, cloud security configurations and secrets management.
• Drive continuous improvement of security posture.

Skills

Security operations across infrastructure, cloud, and endpoints

Network and cloud security tools

Certificate and secret management

SIEM platforms and alert management

Leading technical teams

Developing and managing security KPIs

Security automation and process optimization

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Azure Policies

Wiz

PKI

Key Vaults

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Operations Security Lead to oversee and coordinate SCOR’s operational security activities. This role is ideal for a security professional with a strong technical foundation and proven leadership capabilities.

You will supervise the work of the Operations Security Engineers, coordinate with service owners, and ensure the effective implementation of security controls across infrastructure, cloud, and endpoint environments. You will also be responsible for aggregating key performance indicators (KPIs), establishing centralized reporting, and supporting the CISO in preparing reports for top management.

Responsibilities

As the Operations Security Lead, you will be responsible for the overall coordination and supervision of operational security functions. You will ensure alignment between security operations and business objectives, facilitate collaboration across teams, and drive continuous improvement in security posture. You will also lead the development of centralized dashboards and reporting mechanisms to provide visibility into operational security performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Operations Security Engineering team. Ensure alignment of daily activities with strategic security goals.
• Service Owner Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between the security operations team and service owners. Facilitate the implementation of security controls and ensure accountability.
• Security Operations Oversight: Oversee the execution of core operational security tasks, including email and endpoint protection, cloud security configuration, certificate and secret management, and network security.
• Activity Planning & Prioritization: Coordinate and prioritize operational security initiatives in collaboration with IT and business stakeholders.
• KPI Aggregation & Metrics Management: Define, collect, and analyze KPIs to measure the effectiveness of operational security controls and processes.
• Centralized Reporting: Develop and maintain centralized dashboards and reports to provide visibility into operational security activities.
• Executive Reporting Support: Assist the CISO in preparing reports and presentations for executive leadership and top management.
• Process Improvement: Identify gaps and inefficiencies in operational security processes and lead initiatives to improve them.
• Policy & Standards Alignment: Ensure that operational security practices align with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Incident Coordination: Support incident response coordination and ensure timely escalation and resolution of critical security events.

Key Duties

• Supervise and guide the Operations Security Engineering team.
• Coordinate with service owners to ensure secure implementation of services.
• Aggregate and analyze operational KPIs and metrics.
• Develop centralized reporting tools and dashboards.
• Support the CISO in executive-level reporting and strategic planning.

Qualifications

Required experience & competencies :

Key Security Principles and Team Values

• Security Principles: Defend the business, support the business, and promote responsible information security behavior.
• Team Values: Professionalism, Ethics, Transparency, and Team Spirit. Your leadership and technical expertise will be essential in driving operational excellence and ensuring the resilience of SCOR’s digital infrastructure.

Core Competencies

• Security operations across infrastructure, cloud, and endpoints.
• Network and cloud security tools (e.g., Azure Policies, Wiz, Defender for Cloud).
• Certificate and secret management (PKI, Key Vaults).
• SIEM platforms and alert management (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel).
• Leading technical teams and coordinating cross-functional initiatives.
• Developing and managing security KPIs and dashboards.
• Reporting to executive stakeholders and supporting strategic planning.
• Security automation and process optimization.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.

Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100), or equivalent..

About Us

As a leading global reinsurer, SCOR offers its clients a diversified and innovative range of reinsurance and insurance solutions and services to control and manage risk. Applying “The Art & Science of Risk,” SCOR uses its industry‑recognized expertise and cutting‑edge financial solutions to serve its clients and contribute to the welfare and resilience of society in around 160 countries worldwide.

Working at SCOR means engaging with some of the best minds in the industry – actuaries, data scientists, underwriters, risk modelers, engineers, and many others – as we work together to find solutions to pressing challenges facing societies.

As an international company, our common culture is defined by “The SCOR Way.” Serving both to build momentum that drives the Group forward and as a compass to guide our actions and choices, The SCOR Way is anchored by five core values, reflecting the input of employees at all levels of the Group. We care about clients, people, and societies. We perform with integrity. We act with courage. We encourage open minds. And we thrive through collaboration.

SCOR supports inclusion and the diversity of talents, and all positions are open to people with disabilities.