Security and Network Operations Lead in Newcastle upon Tyne

We\'re looking to recruit a Security and Operations Lead in Newcastle.

In this role, you will lead Security and Network Operations team. Your responsibilities, alongside managing your Security and Network team, will revolve around NorthStandard's ever-evolving technology stack, threat landscape and regulatory obligations. Building on a modern platform that empowers individuals to work securely from any device, in any location, and at any time. Together, we are committed to providing a secure and unified experience, facilitating global collaboration and productivity, including network perimeter, in-depth and zero trust security controls, wide-area, local area and wireless networks, to name a few.

What will you be doing?

Your main duties will include:

• Providing line management to a developing team of Security and Network engineers and technicians
• Develop and implement a comprehensive Security and Network strategy and roadmap aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
• Deliver and drive roadmap initiatives and projects to completion
• Continuously review technical, organisational and procedural controls to ensure the overall control framework can protect against emerging risks and threats
• Champion a user-centric approach to securing the digital workspace design, focusing on improving the overall user experience and employee satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards by maintaining effective policies, processes and procedures.
• Lead cyber incident triage, escalation, coordination and post-incident improvement activity.
• Act as an operational lead during cyber incidents, ensuring clear ownership, calm coordination and timely escalation.
• Drive consistent alert handling, investigation standards and evidence capture across the team.
• Support operational resilience by improving readiness for phishing, malware, account compromise, data loss and network/security control failures.
• Work closely with internal teams and third-party providers to ensure timely response, containment, remediation and communication.

About You - Essential Skills/Qualifications/Experience

• Proven experience in managing all aspect of security and networking platforms, and related technologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain cyber incidents, operational risks and technical issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Project management experience, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Proven experience managing security and networking platforms, operational cyber controls and related technologies.
• Strong understanding of cyber security principles, threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management and security operations best practice.
• Practical experience supporting or leading cyber incident triage, investigation, escalation, containment, remediation and post-incident review activity.
• Experience working with security monitoring, alerting and response tools such as SIEM, XDR, EDR, email security, identity protection, firewall, network monitoring or managed SOC services.
• At least 4 years’ experience in a lead/management role
• At least 5 years’ experience in a Security and Networking role

Who we are

We are a specialist marine insurer and a member of the International Group of Protection and Indemnity clubs, owned by its shipowner members and controlled by a board of directors drawn from its membership. We’re one of the world’s leading and most influential P&I Clubs. Employing over 600 people globally, we provide an unmatched depth and breadth of expertise to our members.

Our culture and what to expect from us

Our culture is hugely important to us enabling us to fulfil our brand promise, ‘Taking on tomorrow, together’. Together we are empowered, inquisitive and courageous, giving the best of ourselves to our colleagues, customers, members and the communities we serve.

We provide excellent service to members, build long-lasting relationships built on trust and understanding, and treat our colleagues in the same way. It doesn\'t matter who you are or what you do, we all act as role models and celebrate our cultural principles.

We provide our people with a fantastic benefits package including:

• 27 days annual leave per annum + bank holidays (rising with length of service).
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Life Insurance
• Structured learning and development with support towards obtaining professional qualifications that are relevant to your job.
• An onsite gym in our Newcastle office and much more…

Salary starting from £77,000, depending on experience