Job Description
Security Operations Team Lead
Role Overview
A Security Operations Team Lead is required to oversee and coordinate day-to-day security operations within a complex enterprise environment. The role combines hands-on operational leadership with oversight, escalation management, and continuous improvement across detection, response, and security monitoring capabilities.
This position plays a central role in shaping how security operations function, acting as the primary escalation point for operational security matters and ensuring risks are identified, communicated, and addressed in a timely and controlled manner.
Position Context
* Reports into senior security leadership.
* Acts as the operational anchor point for security operations across the organisation.
* Operates with autonomy to recommend and influence changes across the security operations domain.
Core Responsibilities
Security Operations Leadership
* Provide day-to-day leadership for a small security operations function.
* Act as the primary escalation point for operational security incidents, alerts, and issues.
* Coordinate threat monitoring and response activities, maintaining composure and clarity during high-pressure situations.
* Integrate relevant cyber threat intelligence into operational practices and share insights where appropriate.
* Communicate risks, incidents, and emerging concerns clearly and proactively through the appropriate reporting channels.
* Liaise with external response teams, partners, and internal specialists when required.
* Lead and deliver security operations initiatives and projects throughout the year, ensuring timely completion.
* Contribute to the ongoing design and evolution of the security operations function.
Monitoring, Detection & Improvement
* Own and manage security monitoring tooling, including visibility gaps and their impact on operational awareness.
* Maintain and enhance the organisation’s overall security operating picture.
* Identify and recommend continuous improvements across operational security processes and controls.
Security Culture & Advisory
* Support the wider organisation by responding to security-related queries across teams.
* Educate colleagues on security topics where appropriate, raising general awareness and capability.
* Promote a “secure by design” mindset across projects, systems, and operational changes.
* Remain informed on evolving regulatory, privacy, and compliance requirements and assess their operational impact.
* Track emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities to strengthen security operations.
Authority & Accountability
* Empowered to recommend changes across all areas of security operations.
* Acts as a key escalation point during security incidents and response activities.
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Essential
* Strong understanding of security compliance frameworks and regulatory obligations.
* Proven ability to manage stakeholders and communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.
* High standard of documentation, organisation, and operational discipline.
* Ability to perform effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
* Solid foundational education including mathematics, English, and a technical or scientific subject.
Desirable
* Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience.
* Industry-recognised security certifications.
* Experience delivering or coordinating projects.
* Interest in mentoring, coaching, or developing others.
* Exposure to government, defence, or regulated environments.
* Practical engagement with hands-on security learning platforms or personal lab environments.
* Additional language skills.
Working Considerations
* Flexibility in working hours to support operational and management requirements.
* Occasional handling of IT equipment.
* Periodic international travel expected during the year.
* Valid passport required for travel.
* All travel subject to prevailing international regulations and restrictions at the time.