Job summary
We are currently seeking applications for a Security Operations Centre (SOC) Manager within our Cyber Security Team based in Glasgow or Dundee. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of Security Engineers who design, build and run our Security Operations Centre. You will own and operate the protective monitoring and threat hunting systems which keep our cloud systems safe.
This role sits within the Digital Risk & Security team of the Chief Digital Office. The Digital Risk and Security branch comprises 4 areas; security risk and assurance, security architecture, cyber operations and protective monitoring, and security engineering.
As the Security Operations Centre (SOC) Manager you�ll oversee digital security activities, provide guidance during cyber incidents and provide support to stakeholders to ensure the business is secure and compliant. You�ll also lead, coach and develop a talented team of Cyber Security Engineers who design, build and run the protective monitoring and threat hunting systems which keep our cloud systems safe.
DDaT�Pay Supplement
This post attracts a �5,000�DDaT�pay supplement after a 3 months�DDaT�competency qualifying period.�The payment will be backdated to your start date in the role.�Pay supplements are temporary payments designed to address recruitment and retention issues caused by market pressures and are subject to regular review. This post is part of the Scottish Government�DDaT�profession. As a member of the profession, you will join the professional development scheme, currently BCS�RoleModel�plus.�
Job description
1. Subject Matter Expert in relation to the Security Logging, Monitoring and Alerting (LMA) environment.
2. Manage and lead the Security Engineering team responsible for the continual running of the LMA environment in cooperation with the hosting team.
3. Engage and consult with business areas across Social Security Scotland to design and develop their LMA use cases.
4. Responsible for the development of the Security Operations capability, working closely with other security and technical teams to ensure security coverage.
5. Produce relevant and targeted management information in a timely manner to demonstrate effectiveness of security controls and articulation of security risks to Social Security Scotland.
6. Stay informed of emerging security threats and techniques to ensure proactive security controls in place.
Person specification
1. Security Operation management experience with the ability and practical technical knowledge of SIEM solutions, including development of solutions to analyse and search indexed data.
2. Experience of managing a security focussed logging, monitoring and alerting SIEM security solution in a SOC environment (such as Elastic stack or Splunk or similar solutions), with the ability to develop existing and new solutions in support of security and related business areas, such as fraud detection.
3. Experience of leading and managing a team of skilled SOC analysts and engineers.
4. Experience of leading and managing security incidents across all incident response steps.
Benefits
Annual Leave - You will receive 25 days annual leave on joining us. This will increase to 30 days after four full years of service. You will also have public and privilege days of leave every year. We also offer Flexi-time. Any extra hours you've worked can be taken as leave when suitable.
A Civil Service Pension - This job comes with a Civil Service pension. New joiners to the Civil Service will join a career average pension scheme as standard. Read more here -
Healthy work life balance - We can offer the possibility of full-time, part-time, term-time, and job shares. We also encourage flexible working.
Discounts - You can enjoy a vast range of retail, travel and lifestyle discounts through our benefit scheme.
Personal support for you - Our Employee Assistance Programme gives you confidential, independent information and guidance 24/7.
Volunteering special leave - Up to six days paid special leave a year for volunteering. We support our staff to help causes important to them.
Great locations - Our bright and modern offices in the heart of Dundee and Glasgow have been designed with staff in mind. Both locations are ideal for public transport.