Head of Security Operations Overview
This is a highly challenging leadership position focused on overseeing and implementing advanced security practices across an organization. The successful candidate will lead a team of technical security professionals, responsible for designing and executing holistic security strategies that protect against cyber threats.
The role requires expertise in Linux security, SOCs, incident response playbooks, and threat intelligence feeds. A strong academic background and degree in Computer Science or STEM are essential. Proven track record of mitigating with advanced threat actors and nation-state threats is also necessary.
* Hire and mentor a team of outstanding technical security professionals
* Define security standards and playbooks
* Own and drive the architecture and design of the SOC
* Analyse and improve security architecture
* Evaluate, select and implement new security tools and practices
* Identify, contain and guide the remediation of security threats and cyber attacks
* Grow the presence and thought leadership of the security practice
* Contribute to open source threat intelligence initiatives
* Drive threat modelling, table top exercises and other security practices
* Develop learning and development materials
* Publish blog posts, whitepapers and conference presentations
* Identify, implement and track security KPIs
* Plan and deliver work in the framework of agile engineering practice
What We Are Looking For
* Expertise in Linux security, SOCs, incident response playbooks, and threat intelligence feeds
* Strong academic background and degree in Computer Science or STEM
* Proven track record of mitigating with advanced threat actors and nation-state threats
* Leadership and management ability
* Excellent business English writing and presentation skills