About the RoleThe Head of Security Operations and Engineering is responsible for protecting the organisation through the design, build and operation of scalable, resilient and intelligence-driven security capabilities. The role leads the teams that detect, respond to and prevent security threats, while also engineering the platforms, tools and automation that underpin those capabilities. Sitting at the intersection of strategy and execution, it combines real-time defence such as monitoring, detection and incident response with long-term capability building including tooling, automation, detection engineering and platform integration. The postholder partners closely with Security Architecture, Threat Intelligence, Engagement and Engineering teams to ensure that controls are operationalised, detections are meaningful and response processes are efficient and repeatable. A key focus is reducing mean time to detect and respond, increasing visibility across the environment and moving the organisation from reactive defence to a mature, adaptive, AI-enabled security posture.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and lead Security Operations and Engineering teams that secure the organisation's global services.Form an integral part of the Technology Operations leadership team, setting and executing the Cloud Security Strategy.Work closely with vendors including AWS, Wiz, CrowdStrike, Cato Networks, Cribl and Splunk to derive as much value from the partnerships as possible.Explore ways to adopt Agentic AI into detection and response capabilities to drive pace in analysis and response practices.Lead and support on incidents and mentor the team to manage confidently in incident scenarios.Establish appropriate AI-augmented risk and vulnerability management practices.Liaise with Data Protection, Risk and Audit teams to understand their requirements and ensure solutions meet them, as well as other required security compliance and regulatory standards.Develop the SOC capability to respond at machine speed to AI-based threats.Work closely with other technology teams to ensure alignment of roadmaps and establish DevSecOps best practices with them.Engage with other brand security leaders to ensure knowledge sharing.Provide training, mentoring, consulting and knowledge
Head of Security Operations & Engineering - Flutter Functions, Hybrid in London employer: Global Sports Jobs Limited
DAZN is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture in Leeds, where innovation and teamwork are at the forefront of our operations. We offer competitive benefits, including flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development, ensuring that our employees can grow alongside the company. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering seamless live sports experiences to millions around the globe.
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