Head of Security Operations
Head of Security Operations (Full-time) - Salary - £65,025 to £76,500 (dependent on experience) - Hybrid working
Ordnance Survey (OS), Great Britain's national mapping agency and a leader in geospatial data and technology, is seeking passionate individuals to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a trusted partner to various sectors, OS is dedicated to enhancing quality of life through our expertise and data. With a legacy of over 230 years, we are committed to maintaining our status as the most inspiring and trusted geospatial partner in the world.
About the role
If you are excited by the challenge of driving operational excellence, implementing cutting-edge solutions, maintaining robust digital security and want to really have an impact, then this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Security Operations Centre (SOC) manager to join our team and our maturity journey.
We will be looking to you, as our Head of Security Operations, to build and lead our 24/7 SOC. You'll report directly into the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and support in delivering our strategic goals.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has experience in managing and leading a 24/7 SOC, leading the development and implementation of a security operations strategy, and is an inspirational people leader.
Join us in this newly created role and you'll have an opportunity to make a significant impact.
What we're looking for
If you're interested in joining a team that lies at the heart of what OS is about, we're looking for someone that can demonstrate skills and experience in:
- Leading the development and implementation of a security operations strategy (including but not limited to Security Operations Centre (SOC), Vulnerability Management and Security Engineering)
- Driving the maturity of Security Operations function using industry standard models such as SOC-CMM maturity model
- Experience in managing of a 24/7 SOC capability (monitoring and response) using Managed Service Provider(s) and in-house staff
- Strong and effective interpersonal skills
- Track record of growing, leading and developing high performing remote teams
- Excellent communication skills
- Leading responses to cyber security incidents (CSIRT)
- Oversight and vendor management of Managed Service Provider(s), providing visible and effective leadership and governance across the outsourced provider
- Management of Microsoft SIEM platform and Microsoft security tools
- Providing regular and detailed operational metrics that show conformance to SLAs/OKRs
- Fostering innovation, creativity, collaboration, and professional growth of a Security Operations function
You may also have
- Formal security certification e.g. GIAC Security Operations Certified (GSOC), GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON), CISSP, CISM
- Appropriate Microsoft certifications e.g. Azure Cyber Security Architect Expert (SC-100)
The Rewards
We want you to love what you do. That is why our benefits package rewards a job well done.
- Salary - £65,025 to £76,500 (dependent on experience)
- Performance related bonus up to 10%
- A competitive pension scheme (OS contributes up to 12.07%)
- 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays on joining additional to bank holidays (3 taking over Christmas)
- Paid maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
- Free subscription to OS Maps
- Access to online learning platforms
- Coaching and Mentoring schemes
- Plus, a suite of excellent additional perks and benefits
At OS, we believe looking after your health and wellbeing means more than posters and events. We empower you to manage your work and life the way you need it by offering things like
- An extra days' leave for each year you work, up to 33 days
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Hybrid working
- Free onsite parking at our modern HQ in Southampton
- We adopt flexible working and can consider different working hours dependent on the role and your personal circumstances
- Eyecare Vouchers
- OS Explorers Nursery discount
- Cycle to Work scheme
Location: We embrace a hybrid working model at OS and understand there is no one size fits all in relation to how we work. We have a fantastic HQ in Southampton, Hampshire where you will be required to spend 2 days a week with the remaining time being a personal choice as to whether you work from home or spend more time at OSHQ.
Security
OS conducts DBS background checks for all joiners and some of our roles require additional security clearance, including to SC or DV level in some cases. We will tell candidates at the appropriate time during the recruitment process if additional clearance will be required for this role.
You will need to already have Security Check clearance or be eligible to go through the process to get clearance.
Closing date: Sunday 28 July 2024
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that people may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during the application process.
We believe diversity and inclusion is about working together - in an encouraging and respectful environment to reach our full potential. We believe combining diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives will help us reach our vision and be trusted and admired across the globe for setting the standards and leading the way.
We are looking for enthusiastic people from a range of backgrounds and welcome applications from any race, age, gender, background, or religion.
We're individually talented and collectively powerful, and we give you the space to take your career in whichever direction you want.