Security & Network Operations Lead (Cybersecurity)

About this role

Security & Network Operations Lead

Newcastle upon Tyne | Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days WFH

Visa Sponsorships are not available for this role - You must have full, unlimited, right to work in the UK.

We’re supporting a well-established global organisation within the specialist insurance sector as they look to hire a Security & Network Operations Lead to join their Technology function.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role responsible for developing and leading the organisation’s Security and Network Operations capability, with a particular focus on cyber security operations, incident response, threat detection and operational resilience.

You’ll manage a team of Security and Network Engineers and Technicians while helping shape the strategy and roadmap across security, networking and cyber operations.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading and developing a Security & Network Operations team
• Defining and delivering the security and networking strategy and roadmap
• Leading cyber incident triage, escalation, coordination and post-incident improvement
• Improving alert handling, investigation processes and evidence capture
• Strengthening operational resilience across phishing, malware, account compromise, data loss and security/network control failures
• Reviewing technical, organisational and procedural controls against emerging threats
• Managing security and networking platforms across areas including perimeter security, zero-trust controls, WAN, LAN and wireless networks
• Working closely with internal teams and third-party providers across containment, remediation and incident communication
• Ensuring security policies, processes and controls remain aligned with regulatory and industry requirements
• Leading cross-functional security and infrastructure initiatives through to delivery

What we’re looking for

• At least 5 years’ experience within Security and Networking
• At least 4 years’ experience in a lead or management role
• Strong experience managing security and networking platforms and associated technologies
• Strong knowledge of cyber security principles, threat detection, vulnerability management and incident response
• Practical experience supporting or leading cyber incident investigation, escalation, containment, remediation and post-incident reviews
• Experience with security monitoring and response technologies such as SIEM, XDR, EDR, email security, identity protection, firewalls, network monitoring and/or managed SOC services
• Experience managing and delivering projects across cross-functional teams
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain cyber incidents and technical risk to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Relevant Cisco, Microsoft, cyber security, leadership or management certifications would be advantageous.

Package

• Bonus - roughly 5-7%
• 15% employer pension contribution based on a 5% employee contribution
• Wider benefits package
• Hybrid working – 3 days onsite in Newcastle and 2 days working from home

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