GSOC Manager

A global client (18 Billion) has a great opportunity for a Global Security Operating Centre Coordination (SOC) Manager to be responsible for the successful implementation, running and development of a predominately outsourced Security Operations Centre (SOC) across the Group's organisation with a view to global management.

The ideal candidate for this role will have an 80/20 mix of SOC management and Service Delivery experience. As a SOC Manager, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge of current cyber threats and security measures available, requiring a combination of strong business awareness and good technical IT knowledge or experience.

You will have at least 5 years of IT experience with significant exposure to IT Security and Service Delivery aspects, be skilled in conceptualising creative solutions, as well as documenting and presenting them to SMT. You should have the ability to lead and motivate staff to apply skills and techniques to solve dynamic problems, possess in-depth knowledge of risk assessment methods and technologies, and understand the importance of appropriate risk tolerance levels (knowledge of the ISF IRAM2 methodology is beneficial).

Experience in developing, documenting, and maintaining policies, processes, procedures, and standards is essential, along with knowledge of and experience in developing and documenting security architecture and plans, including strategic, tactical, and project plans. You will also have experience with information security management frameworks, such as ISO2700, ITIL, COBIT, or NIST (knowledge of the ISF Standard of Good Practice would be an advantage) and an understanding of Service Delivery frameworks such as ITIL.

You will prepare regular reports to Program Office and Business stakeholders on performance and development of the SOC, highlighting areas of concern as well as opportunities. Responsibilities include approving managed security services provider (MSSP) invoices and cost distribution, developing SOC using your security knowledge, evaluating priority and business case for SOC enhancements, maintaining and overseeing a prioritised program of approved changes and enhancements, and managing the SOC budget while reporting on any variance.

You will form strong working relationships with Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) contacts, hold regular review sessions with the MSSP providing the SOC functionality to analyse value delivered, adherence to SLAs, and suggested enhancements.

This is another superb career progression opportunity with an amazing organisation in Canary Wharf that offers a salary around circa £90,000 (DOE) plus bonus and a great benefits package. This role is commutable from Canary Wharf, Home counties, East London, North London, South London, West London, Kent, Hertfordshire, Essex.