Head of Security Operations
Hybrid 3x per week in the office
Our client a global insurance business are looking for a Head of Security to join them on a permanent basis.
You will help to establish and lead local security operations capability across European offices, providing strategic technical leadership in incident response, cyber threat visibility, and security resilience. This role will bridge the gap between our centralized corporate security services and regional business needs.
Incident Response & Security Operations
- Lead and mature security incident response capabilities across the organisation
- Provide expert technical guidance during security incidents and recovery efforts
- Build real-time visibility into organisational cyber telemetry and security posture
Leadership & Team Management
Line manage and mentor a security engineer and future team membersPartner with third-party security service providers and managed servicesAlign regional security operations with global CISO strategyEnhance detection and monitoring capabilities aligned to NIS2 / NIST frameworksDrive continuous improvement of security tools, processes, and proceduresEnsure appropriate balance between local autonomy and corporate alignmentContribute to broader security strategy and roadmap developmentQualifications
Demonstrable expertise in security incident investigation, detection, response, and recovery (NIST / NIS2 frameworks)Strong foundation in security operations, but with strategic vision beyond SOC alert handlingExperience with security telemetry, SIEM platforms, and threat detection technologiesUnderstanding of enterprise security architecture in complex, matrixed organisationsExperience working alongside third-party security service providers and corporate security teams#J-18808-Ljbffr