Head of Threat Defence, Paddington

Help us to make a world of difference. Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world. We're looking for a Head of Threat Defence. Based at our Paddington Head Office, the role is to build on the existing capabilities to develop a best practice threat defence capability for URENCO. The role offers an opportunity for end-to-end ownership of a threat defence strategy and service.

The role will focus on leading a team responsible for security operations, incident detection and response, and threat intelligence which will be delivered through partnership with outsourced providers and IT. We're looking for a motivated and experienced individual who wants to join a high performing team and be a part of a continuing transformational journey. The Head of Threat Defence will manage a team of 9 Urenco staff across all Urenco Geographies. This role will have line management responsibilities for 3 of the team: a Threat Intelligence Lead, a TD Service Operations Lead, and a Cyber Incident Response Lead. The role requires DV clearance and a minimum of 2 days per week in the Paddington Office. Occasional travel to other sites and to relevant events will be required.

What you'll do:

• Enhancing Threat Defence Capability: Accountable for TD tooling roadmap and strategy. Work closely with the CISO and the IS Delivery Lead to maintain an up to date strategy, budget and workstreams which delivers against the strategy.
• Incident Response Capability: Direct line management for the Cyber Incident Response Lead, oversee the incident response function. Ensure incident identification, assessment, quantification, reporting, communication, mitigation and monitoring. Deliver improvements to the internal incident reporting process with IT and 3rd Parties, including External Incident Response Expertise.
• Security Operations Centre: Manage the Threat Defence Operations Lead and oversee the Security Operations function. Lead and manage the security operations centre service (outsourced). Revise and develop processes to strengthen the current Security Operations Framework, review policies and highlight the challenges in managing SLAs.
• Threat Intelligence: Manage the Threat Intelligence Specialist and oversee the Threat Intelligence function. Review Threat Intelligence output and determine what should be shared and how with senior management to ensure key messages land effectively.
• Information Exchange: Build relationships with other organisations across the civil nuclear sector and Government.

What do you need to thrive in this role?

• Significant experience in information security, especially on a Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT), Cyber Emergency Response Team (CERT), Cyber Security Incident Response Centre (CSIRC) or a Security Operations Centre (SOC).
• Demonstrable experience of managing outsourced security services and driving continuous improvement.
• Relevant experience of leading a threat defence function/department.
• A relevant qualification.
• Experience in security device management and SIEM.
• Proven experience of Incident Management and Response.
• In depth knowledge of security concepts such as cyber-attacks and techniques, threat vectors, risk management, incident management etc.
• Experience in threat management.

What can you expect from us?

More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. As an employee of Urenco you will receive:

• Annual leave of 27 days per annum.
• A generous bonus scheme based on achievement of personal and company objectives.
• A diverse range of family friendly policies.
• A defined contribution pension scheme: contributions start at 4% (employee) and 10% (employer).
• Hybrid Working Pattern: up to two days working remotely on average per week.
• Flexible start and finish times, with a 1.30pm finish on Fridays.
• Flexible benefits package; including life assurance and income protection.
• Paid time off for volunteering.
• The opportunity to join our private medical and dental insurance schemes.
• Education and training; we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning.

Security vetting: Due to the nature of the industry that Urenco operates in, all personnel regardless of employment status working for Urenco are required to obtain security clearance at the level required for their role. Security clearances are assessed in accordance with regulations and official guidance issued by the relevant competent authorities for national security vetting. In certain circumstances, additional enhanced security clearance considerations apply to roles within Urenco owing to the particular activities that the Urenco Group undertakes in relation to uranium enrichment. Successful candidates will need to satisfy security requirements, and all offers of appointment are made subject to the successful approval of all checks initiated.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce: As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know.

Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.