At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a small team in managing daily security operations and respond to threats.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking organisation focused on security excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to mentor and shape security practices.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in security while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English, Maths, and Science; A-Levels in Computing preferred.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
The Security Operations Team Lead will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities across all areas of Security Operations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Be the mainstay for Security Operations issues within SFIT.
- Day to day responsibility of the security operations team of less than 5 staff; retain functional management responsibilities for 2 members of staff, and functional and hierarchical management responsibilities for 1.
- Be the point of escalation of any security operations issues.
- Manage and implement relevant CTI into SecOps practices, sharing as needed.
- Clearly communicate and elevate risks and issues as or before they occur to the appropriate reporting chain.
- Respond to threats and alerts whilst remaining calm under pressure.
- Liaise with group CERT and other partners as required.
- Manage Security Operations projects throughout the year to ensure completion on time.
Shape the function
- Manage the SIEM; be aware of blind spots and how this influences the COP (Common Operating Picture).
- Recommend continuous areas of improvement across full security function.
General
- Familiar with compliance frameworks such as GDPR, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials and various NIST frameworks.
- Educate colleagues on security topics as needed.
- Respond to queries from other SFIT teams and other colleagues on the breadth of security operations topics.
- Promote culture of security by design across all aspects including projects.
- Remain current with new privacy, compliance, and regulatory legislation and changes and the impact this may have to the organisation.
Dimensions and Limits of Authority
- Scope and autonomy to recommend changes to all aspects of security within Security Operations.
- Escalation point for Incident Response.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE passes in English, Mathematics, and a science.
- A-Level Passes or equivalent in Computing.
- Knowledge of Compliance and Other Frameworks/regulatory Requirements.
- Excellent stakeholder management.
- Excellent documentation and organisation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure to achieve objectives.
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent Business Experience.
- Technical Certifications (SANS/CompTIA/OffSec).
- Project Management.
- Passionate about mentoring/training individuals.
- French or Spanish speaker.
- Worked within MOD or HMG.
- HackTheBox/ImmersiveLabs/TryHackMe account.
- Home lab.
Security Operations Team Lead in Warrington employer: Soletanche Freyssinet
At SFIT, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. As the Security Operations Team Lead, you will not only lead a dedicated team but also have access to continuous professional development opportunities, ensuring your skills remain sharp in a rapidly evolving field. Located in a vibrant area, we offer a supportive environment where employee well-being is paramount, making SFIT a truly rewarding place to advance your career in security operations.
