Head of Security Operations

Head of Security Operations

Full-Time 60000 - 70089 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
OneSavings Bank Plc

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and enhance the bank's security operations, ensuring safety and resilience.
  • Company: Join a leading bank committed to protecting customers and assets.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with a diverse team across the UK and India.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in safeguarding the bank and its customers.
  • Qualifications: Proven leadership in security operations and strong analytical skills.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70089 £ per year.

About the team

Group Information Security (GIS) at OSB supports the business by protecting the bank, its customers, and its critical assets while enabling the organisation to operate safely and effectively. We identify, assess, and manage security risks across people, processes, technology, data, and third-party suppliers, ensuring risks remain within the bank’s risk appetite. The function establishes security policies, standards, and governance frameworks, oversees compliance with regulatory and industry requirements, and works closely with business and technology teams to embed security into new products, services, and change initiatives. It also monitors and responds to security incidents, promotes operational resilience, manages third-party security risks, and drives security awareness across the organisation. Through these activities, the security function helps maintain customer trust, supports regulatory compliance, and enables the bank to achieve its strategic objectives while effectively managing risk.

What you will be doing?

As the Head of Security Operations you will be accountable for the effective operation, continuous improvement and resilience of the Bank's security operations capability, covering Security Operations Centre monitoring and response, Identity and Access Management services, security analysis, operational security controls and supplier-delivered security services. The Head of Security Operations is a senior leadership role within the Group Information Security (GIS) function, reporting directly to the Information Security Director. The role leads a team of approximately 15-20 security professionals located in the UK and India offices, supported where appropriate by third-party managed security service providers. The team provides 24x7 or extended-hours security monitoring and response, identity and access management operations, vulnerability and threat analysis, security tooling administration, control assurance support, reporting, and operational support.

Your responsibilities will include…

  • Security Operations Leadership

Head of Security Operations employer: OneSavings Bank Plc

At OSB, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly for the Head of Security Operations role. Our commitment to fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture is complemented by robust employee growth opportunities, including professional development and training programmes tailored to enhance your skills in the ever-evolving field of information security. Located in the UK and India, our teams benefit from a diverse and inclusive environment that values each member's contributions while ensuring a healthy work-life balance and competitive benefits.

OneSavings Bank Plc

Contact Details:

OneSavings Bank Plc Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Head of Security Operations

Security Operations Management
Incident Response
Identity and Access Management
Vulnerability Analysis
Threat Analysis
Operational Security Controls
Security Policy Development