Information Security Operations Manager - Software Company
Remote-first with occasional travel to London (max once a week)
35-hour working week | 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
Are you an Information Security expert looking to make a real impact in a collaborative and forward-thinking tech environment?
A leading UK-based software company is going through an exciting digital transformation and is looking for an Information Security Operations Manager to lead and evolve their security operations capability. You'll work with a growing, ambitious InfoSec team and be at the heart of protecting systems, services, and data critical to the company's success.
What you'll be doing:
* Lead the day-to-day security operations function, including vendor oversight and management of the outsourced MDR partner
* Manage and evolve the Security Operations Centre (SOC), guiding and developing a small in-house team of security professionals
* Coordinate timely responses to security incidents, ensuring proper documentation and post-incident analysis
* Collaborate with internal teams to ensure policies, protocols and operations align with business objectives and emerging threats
* Drive continual improvement in monitoring, incident response, and preventative security measures
Key experience we're looking for:
* Deep experience working in Security Operations, including working with MDR providers and SOC environments
* Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and the Microsoft Defender Suite (including Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Cloud, and Office 365)
* Proven experience managing and mentoring security teams - this is a core requirement, as all security operations are delivered in-house (no outsourcing)
* Strong knowledge of relevant frameworks and standards including:
o PCI-DSS
o GDPR
o NIST CSF
o CIS Critical Security Controls
o Cyber Essentials Plus
* Hands-on experience across Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Zero Trust, Security Service Edge (SSE), and SASE
* Proven ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders when communicating security issues
* A passion for continuous improvement and post-incident analysis to drive security maturity
In Short
* Industry HR & Recruitment
* Founded 1999
* Location UK
* Company size 50 - 199
Henderson Scott Overview
At Henderson Scott, we are more than just a recruitment company; we are the architects of your success. As a subsidiary of the Search Recruitment Group, we've cemented our reputation as an international provider of award-winning recruitment services, with a reach that spans the UK, Europe, the US, and APAC regions.
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